Current Light Industrial Job Openings

Job Description

Do you want to be a part of making the finest industrial knives and hardened wear products, working with highly trained employees, with the finest metal working equipment available, and with the best steels and tooling available? Come join our team where we offer all those and an air conditioned world class facility.

We are seeking an experienced CNC Operator/Programmer. In this role you will be responsible for full operation and programming of our Vertical Machining Centers.  Machining tool steel is not as predictable as machining aluminum and if you are the type of machinist that can make programming changes "on the fly" this is the position for you.

What’s in the job:

• Set up and operate CNC machines or machining centers to perform various machine functions such as cutting, drilling, milling, reaming, boring, turning, and broaching of metallic and nonmetallic workpieces.
• First piece and in process inspections of parts produced.
• Work from operational data to define and code tooling, fixturing, and machine arrangements.
• Recommend tooling applications and operational sequences to assist in developing practical programming for new and unusual machining requirements.

What does it take:

• HSD/GED; or 5-7 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have extensive experience with programming on Fanuc and Mori Seiki controls.
• Previous experience with Master Cam software
• Must be able to read blueprints at a level equivalent to the MATC Blueprint Reading class.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Physical Requirements: Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Must regularly lift or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs.

Our Watertown based client is seeking an experienced Assembler to configure, repair and test products, such as coin and currency processing equipment, as well as troubleshoot and repair cash dispensing and sorting equipment. 

Essential Job Functions

• Perform fitting and aligning to ensure free action of moveable parts and operating requirements.
• Complete diagnostics and repairs of high end products according to quality standards and schedule.
• Tear down, rebuild, configure, and test new and used units.
• Utilize precision measuring devices to include gauging devices and electrical testing devices.
• Maintain inventory accuracy.
• Assist with special project implementation.
• Advise quality department of technical training and product issues as they arise.
• Provide recommendations for improving the service, reliability, and performance of our equipment.
• Gather and record machine information at regular intervals to monitor performance.
• Support ISO 9001, ISO 14001 activities.
• Lift, place, transport, and assemble component parts and equipment.
• Work from Manufacturing work instructions, care points, assembly drawings, wiring diagrams and other specifications.
• Perform other activities as required

Education & Work Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) with a minimum of 0 - 6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Associate’s Degree in Electronics or other related field preferred.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 45 lbs..
• Be fully trained on 3 qualifying products during the first twelve months of employment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Highly self-motivated with keen attention to detail
• Ability to perform independently or within a team
• Strong PC, network and application skills
• Problem solving skills
• Must have experience or ability to learn Microsoft office, Outlook email, TS tools, and any other technical software

Electrical Assembler

Do you have previous electrical assembly experience and looking to jumpstart a successful career with a growing and reputable manufacturing company? If so we have several openings in the Franklin area!

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, the Electrical Assembler I is responsible for performing simple cable assembly operations to build high-quality cables, wire harnesses and integrated products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Builds simple point-to-point wire/fiber cables following drawings and instructions to a high level of quality and productivity
• Demonstrates proper use of basic hand tools: heat gun, hand crimpers, power screwdriver, solder pot, ruler and other machines such as pinning machines and automatic wire strippers
• Identifies wires with use of basic color code sequence
• Completes all necessary paperwork relating to the building of cable assemblies

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education – High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Good Math. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

JOB RELATED INFORMATION

• 1st Shift - 6:00am - 2:30pm
• Steel toe boots required

Summary:

Our client, a reputable commercial interiors firm is seeking to fill an immediate full-time position of furniture installer and warehouse helper. The incumbent in the role delivers, stages, knockdowns and/or install a variety of office furniture (desks, chairs, workstations, cubicles, etc.), using hand and power tools. Great care must be taken to avoid damage to the furniture as well as to the customer's existing furniture and building.  We are seeking individuals who are looking for a career, not just a job, as this is an entry level position with many opportunities for advancement.

Required Skills:

• ·         Successful candidates must possess the following skills:
• ·         Experience working with various hand tools and the ability and willingness to work with their hands.
• ·         Attention to detail is very important to satisfy clients.
• ·         Although a variety of tools are employed to make the job less strenuous, installers must be able to lift and/or move in excess of 75 pounds with ease.
• ·         Previous installation experience is preferred but not necessary.
• ·         A valid driver's license is required.
• ·         Must be dependable, reliable and work well with co-workers, supervisors and customers.
• ·         Basic construction/assembly knowledge a plus; mechanically inclined and basic construction skills a plus. Wear supplied uniform shirts/jackets and adhere to company personal appearance policy.

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, operates one of the various CNC machine work centers in Fabrication. Maintains production runs, visually inspects parts to ensure quality and consistency and performs secondary operations as required

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Basic interpretation of blueprints, set-ups sheets, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece.
• Operates machine shop equipment under general supervision and makes direct supervisor aware of any problems as they occur
• Maintains continuous and repetitive production runs to meet manufacturing requirements
• Measures dimensions of finished work piece to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures
• Maintains machines and removes and replaces broken or worn tools.
• Makes sure that workstation is clean, organized and free of hazardous materials
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform occasional to continuous repetitive motion while walking, standing, sitting, distinguishing colors, lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

SUMMARY:

• Under general supervision, the Machine Operator II has the ability to program and operate various machines and work centers in Fabrication.  Maintains production runs and visually inspects parts to ensure quality and consistency, performs preventative maintenance on assigned machines and performs secondary operations on parts as assigned

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates and programs various machines and machine shop equipment under general supervision and makes direct supervisor aware of any problems as they occur.
• Maintains continuous and repetitive production runs to meet manufacturing requirements.
• Advanced interpretation and understanding of blueprints and shop orders to meet part specifications.
• Measures dimensions of finished work piece to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.
• Maintains machines and removes and replaces broken or worn tools.
• Makes sure that workstation is clean, organized and free of hazardous materials. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years related machine operator/brake press experience
• Programming experience with Stryker Systems or related software is preferred

Production Operator – Cottage Grove

Our client, a chemical manufacturing company is seeking a fulltime Production Operator.  This role offers a strong benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, 401K.  This is a full time role with potential for growth based on good tenure under the following logistics:

Location: Cottage Grove

Shift/Hours: 2nd shift - Monday through Friday - 2pm to 11pm

Pay: $15.50/hr

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction in an efficient and cost-effective manner, by performing the duties necessary for safe and efficient production and filling.  The role works in a large warehouse performing a variety of duties related to a production schedule.  Potential duties to be performed:

• Filling and emptying drums of chemicals and powders
• Moving drums, equipment, etc.
• Using math (calculator/computer) to determine proper steps and changes with equipment (trained)
• Monitoring levels via computer
• Washing and cleaning equipment
• Completing inventory and checklists (including safety)

• Manufacturing processes – blending and packaging
• Hooking/unhooking hoses to and from trucks and tanks
• Taking samples to the lab
• Completing inventory/checklists
• Entering data into the computer system
• Adjusting Chemical Variables
• Operating forklift/lift truck (will train)
• Loading and unloading tank trucks and rail cars of product (use forklift – will train)

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs production and filling duties according to existing Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs) to include computer entry of all necessary paperwork
• Able to produce and fill aqua ammonia, bleach, white room products, optical brightener, prep and fill cylinders. 
• Performs daily, weekly and monthly product and facility inspections to ensure adherence to quality standards

• Maintains “Good Housekeeping” practices throughout the warehouse
• Complies with all established SOPs, Safety and RCEP policies
• Must manage any wastes in accordance with applicable SOPs, including labeling, storage, and profiling
• Supports effective communication with all departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team.

Qualifications

• NONE! We are willing to train from the ground up so we desire a clean background, ability to pass a drug screen and a strong work ethic.  Past warehouse experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements:

• Ability to gain High school diploma or GED within 1 year of hire date… if not already possessed.
• Must be able to accurately transfer written and verbal information and enter data into existing computer system
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.

• Must be able to work in an un-cooled warehouse facility  
• Must be able to roll a 285-pound cylinder from a pallet onto the floor
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently

Production Operator – Lubbock, TX

Our client, a chemical manufacturing company is seeking fulltime Production Operators for split shift work - Monday-Friday 6am - 3pm and 12pm-8pm – MUST HAVE FLEXIBILITY TO WORK EITHER SHIFT AS NEEDED.  This role pays $14 per hour, offers desired overtime and comes with a strong benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, 401K.  This is a full time role with potential for growth and shift changes based on good tenure.

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction in an efficient and cost-effective manner, by performing the duties necessary for safe and efficient production and filling.  The role works in a large warehouse performing a variety of duties related to a production schedule.  Potential duties to be performed:

• Filling and emptying drums of chemicals and powders
• Moving drums, equipment, etc.
• Using math (calculator/computer) to determine proper steps and changes with equipment (trained)
• Monitoring levels via computer
• Washing and cleaning equipment
• Completing inventory and checklists (including safety)

• Manufacturing processes – blending and packaging
• Hooking/unhooking hoses to and from trucks and tanks
• Taking samples to the lab
• Completing inventory/checklists
• Entering data into the computer system
• Adjusting Chemical Variables
• Operating forklift/lift truck (will train)
• Loading and unloading tank trucks and rail cars of product (use forklift – will train)

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs production and filling duties according to existing Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs) to include computer entry of all necessary paperwork
• Able to produce and fill aqua ammonia, bleach, white room products, optical brightener, prep and fill cylinders. 
• Performs daily, weekly and monthly product and facility inspections to ensure adherence to quality standards

• Maintains “Good Housekeeping” practices throughout the warehouse
• Complies with all established SOPs, Safety and RCEP policies
• Must manage any wastes in accordance with applicable SOPs, including labeling, storage, and profiling
• Supports effective communication with all departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team.

Qualifications

• NONE! We are willing to train from the ground up so we desire a clean background, ability to pass a drug screen and a strong work ethic.  Past warehouse experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements:

• Ability to gain High school diploma or GED within 1 year of hire date… if not already possessed.
• Must be able to accurately transfer written and verbal information and enter data into existing computer system
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.

• Must be able to work in an un-cooled warehouse facility  
• Must be able to roll a 285-pound cylinder from a pallet onto the floor
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently

Production Operator – Cottage Grove

Our client, a chemical manufacturing company is seeking a fulltime Production Operator.  This role offers a strong benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, 401K.  This is a full time role with potential for growth based on good tenure under the following logistics:

Location: Terre Haute, IN

Shift/Hours: Nights and Weekends

Pay: $16/hr

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction in an efficient and cost-effective manner, by performing the duties necessary for safe and efficient production and filling.  The role works in a large warehouse performing a variety of duties related to a production schedule.  Potential duties to be performed:

• Filling and emptying drums of chemicals and powders
• Moving drums, equipment, etc.
• Using math (calculator/computer) to determine proper steps and changes with equipment (trained)
• Monitoring levels via computer
• Washing and cleaning equipment
• Completing inventory and checklists (including safety)

• Manufacturing processes – blending and packaging
• Hooking/unhooking hoses to and from trucks and tanks
• Taking samples to the lab
• Completing inventory/checklists
• Entering data into the computer system
• Adjusting Chemical Variables
• Operating forklift/lift truck (will train)
• Loading and unloading tank trucks and rail cars of product (use forklift – will train)

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs production and filling duties according to existing Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs) to include computer entry of all necessary paperwork
• Able to produce and fill aqua ammonia, bleach, white room products, optical brightener, prep and fill cylinders. 
• Performs daily, weekly and monthly product and facility inspections to ensure adherence to quality standards

• Maintains “Good Housekeeping” practices throughout the warehouse
• Complies with all established SOPs, Safety and RCEP policies
• Must manage any wastes in accordance with applicable SOPs, including labeling, storage, and profiling
• Supports effective communication with all departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team.

Qualifications

• NONE! We are willing to train from the ground up so we desire a clean background, ability to pass a drug screen and a strong work ethic.  Past warehouse experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements:

• Ability to gain High school diploma or GED within 1 year of hire date… if not already possessed.
• Must be able to accurately transfer written and verbal information and enter data into existing computer system
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.

• Must be able to work in an un-cooled warehouse facility  
• Must be able to roll a 285-pound cylinder from a pallet onto the floor
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently

Position Summary

The Shipping Clerk is responsible for completing all shipping transactions, and relevant internal and external communication to the customer. The Shipping Clerk will act as a champion in driving a proactive safety culture.

Specific Responsibilities

• Accurately and timely complete tasks assigned by the Shipping Clerical Lead and Shipping Clerical Supervisor.
• Perform modality shipping requirements on a daily basis.
• Respond to urgent requests, and ensure all other orders are processed based oli load schedule.
• Coordinate with the Pick, Pack, and Export teams to ensure that customer expectations for shipment deadlines are met.
• Contribute corrective actions to eliminate errors.
• Complete the Shipping Clerical activities including monitoring the Release Queue, putting orders out for pick, updating all relevant websites and databases, coordinating with the customer to ensure load times meet expectation, completing all necessary Oracle transactions, and creating shipping labels as part of the established shipping process.
• Respond to customer escalations and complaints to quickly resolve service issues.
• Maintain tonnage reports and complete the customer process for tracking serialized components.
• Attend daily and weekly conference calls with customer teams to verify shipment schedules
• Responsible for participating in quality audits and complying with all established quality procedures.
• Engage in the relocation process to ensure inventory accuracy is maintained.
• Accomplish inventory counting.
• Document shipping information and complete reports for management.
• Attend facility safety meetings and training sessions.
• Report customer complaints following the established reporting criteria.
• Drive and promote safety program.
• Responsible for following all reporting procedures for near miss, safety incidents, accidents, and employee injuries.
• Participate in the housekeeping program to ensure responsibilities are met on a daily and weekly basis.

Candidate Specifications

Requirements

• 1-2 years of clerical experience, preferably in a warehouse setting
• Ability to sit for long periods of time, bending, pivoting, and lifting up to 25 lbs unassisted
• Commitment to safety as demonstrated through previous work
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend all documents proficiently
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; possess good phone and email etiquette
• Experience working in a team environment
• Willing to work flexible hours and weekends as requited
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Positive can-do attitude
• Excellent attendance history
• Good organizational skills; ability to multitask
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Internal transitions for this role must demonstrate proficiency following completion of training

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Surface Grinder. In this role you will be responsible for the set up and operation of reciprocating and/or rotary surface grinding machines. You will be able to work with one of Mattison’s more unique grinding machines in that it has both vertical and horizontal grinding heads. You will also be able to take advantage of the latest grinding wheel technology to allow us to hold close tolerances and variable speed spindle drives.

What’s in the job:

• Set up, adjust and operate a surface grinder to achieve required finish to flat surfaces having several related dimensions.
• Set up using blocking, aligning, and securing of irregular shaped work pieces, use magnetic chuck and/or sine plate where applicable.
• Dress and change wheels for various finish requirements, radius, and/or angles.
• Assist in development and implementation of process improvement initiatives.

What does it take: 

• HSD/GED; or 5-7 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive knowledge on operation of Mattison (reciprocating) style surface grinders.
• Knowledge on operation of Blanchard (rotary) style surface grinders a plus.
• Knowledge of grinding angels, four and six side grinding, and grinding parts square required.
• General knowledge of manual machine operations required.
• Experienced using and interpreting inspection tools (micrometer, caliper, depth micrometer, etc).
• Must be able to read blueprints at a level equivalent to the MATC Blueprint Reading class.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Physical Requirements: Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Must regularly lift or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs.

Position Description:

Please note: Occasional overtime may be required.

The Distribution Center Associate performs tasks associated with the receipt, storage, and shipment of product while meeting Safety, Quality, productivity, behavioral and attendance expectations.  This person effectively and efficiently uses established procedures, tools, equipment, and technologies to complete transactions related to inbound and outbound processes with a distribution center.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely perform assigned warehouse functions utilizing established processes, procedures and tools while meeting performance expectations for productivity, quality, safety and attendance.
• Functions may include, but are not limited to unloading, put-away, sorting, labeling, picking, packing, replenishing, auditing, shipping, making boxes, etc.
• Complies with company policies, guidelines and procedures as well as state and federal regulations. Performs necessary housekeeping duties in order to maintain a clean, safe, organized work environment.
• Actively participates in process improvements by utilizing the company’s Ramps quality system.
• Competitive pay for qualified candidates!

Position Requirements:

Must be able to tolerate an environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust and work around moving equipment. A minimum of 6-12 months warehouse or related experience preferred. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Able to meet productivity, quality, safety, and attendance requirements. Able to do continuous lifting up to 75 pounds and be able to operate, or learn to operate, warehouse vehicles and material handling equipment. Able to work in a team environment. Must be customer oriented. Possess good attention to ensure accuracy and quality Must have the ability to communicate improvement opportunities as well as concerns within the process Must be self-motivated and performance driven. Clean Driving record required.

Required education:

• High school or equivalent