Blueprints, Calibration, Computer Skills, Crane, Dental Insurance, Forklift, Grinding, Heavy Lifting, Life Insurance, Lifting Equipment, Loading/Unloading, Machining Operations, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mathematics, Order Picking/Packing, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Physical Demands, Plasma, Production Schedule, Quality Metrics, Safety/Work Safety, Shipping/Receiving, Team Player, Testing, Training Program, Tuition Fees, Vision Plan, Warehousing, Welding
A Production Worker is an entry level position that is responsible for assisting with various tasks supporting the manufacturing process. This may include shipping, receiving, moving, preparing, cutting or assisting in the preparation of material to manufacture tanks, vessels and their components. Additionally, this role may support basic fabricating, grinding and welding operations for non-ASME materials while adhering to quality standards.
Essential Job Functions
- Operates equipment (i.e. rolls, shears, brakes, forming equipment, sandblast, etc.) that is repetitive in nature, requires minimal or routine set up, or set up is performed by someone else.
- Performs routine painting where finish or compliance to specifications are not critical.
- Operates overhead cranes and JIB hoists in a safe manner, including selecting appropriate rigging.
- Builds, assembles, tests and repairs components, subassemblies and assemblies, etc.
- Cuts scrap using equipment such as shears, manual Plasma cutters, ironworkers, etc.
- Tack and flat welds.
- Prepares and sandblasts material.
- Performs calibration of vessels.
- Grinds, deburrs, bevels and otherwise prepares edges or surfaces of material.
- Quarters heads and shells with assistance.
- Prepares parts and equipment for shipment by packing, boxing, crating and loading. Receives materials and completes other warehouse functions.
- Operates trucks under three tons (i.e. tractors and fork-trucks).
- Basic computer use, limited to locating and issuing parts.
- Assists as a spotter.
- Maintains a clean work environment.
- Assists other classifications as required.
- Performs other duties requiring similar skills and abilities as assigned.
- Attend and contribute to open book management.
- Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position.
- The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies)
- Ability to read a tape measure and blue prints.
- Knowledge of basic math principles and computer skills.
- Ability to promote a safe work environment.
- Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter to meet production demands and schedules.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Basic mechanical knowledge and ability.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
- Experience with trucks under three tons (i.e. tractors and fork-trucks) and overhead cranes.
Base Compensation Range: $16.90 - $18.64 per hour
Shift Differential: $2.00 per hour
Variable Compensation Range: Incentive bonus eligibility up to 12% of gross annual salary base on company performance.
Health and Ancillary Benefit Overview:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with low employee premiums
- Free off-site medical clinic
- Company paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
- 401k - Employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more
- Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades
- Paid Time Off and Sick, Family & Parental Paid Time Off
- Ten (10) Paid Holidays
- Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position
- Career progression program for advancement
- Free in-house welding, grinding & machine operation school
- In-house training program
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Exposure to conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures. Machinery with energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, or other energy.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, use hands and fingers, handle, grasp or feel; reach with hands and arms climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Additional effort requirements consist of, but are not limited to, lifting, pushing and pulling material, stairs, and ladders. When there is an occasion to move heavy material greater than 50 pounds, the operator will request assistance from another operator, or utilize provided lifting equipment.
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Applicants for Paul Mueller Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Paul Mueller Company is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran
If you are interested in applying and need assistance or have questions, please call 417-575-9000.