Installation Technician - J Craft

About the role

TBEI - Lake Crystal is a cutting-edge manufacturer of Class 3-8 truck bodies and truck and trailer hoists, with an emphasis on municipal and utility applications. With a worldwide distributor network, our products are the first choice for everyone from landscape professionals to the US Military.

Responsibilities

• Layout, wiring, and mounting of custom truck bodies on trucks
• Setting up and operating machines that cut, bend, saw, and punch steel into custom parts needed for body mounting
• Completing mechanics work such as working with hydraulics and mounting PTO (power take-offs) and pumps
• Maintaining a clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Tools Used

• Overhead chain hoists
• Forklift trucks
• Handcarts
• All types of hand/air tools
• Business operating system

Safety Equipment

• Safety glasses
• Steel-toed shoes with metatarsal guards
• Ear plugs
• Gloves
• Aprons
• Safety props
• Grinding shields
• Welding sleeves

Work Environment

• Heavy industrial atmosphere
• Exposure to grease, oil, heat, and humidity
• Occasionally cramped quarters
• Possibly wet conditions

Requirements

• Know basic math to set up and operate machines accurately, measure, and problem solve
• Ability to manually move product and materials up to 50 lbs. through regular heavy physical exertion, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and bending
• Using overhead hoists requires ability to push and pull up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to stand and work on concrete for several hours at a time
• Ability to work in a variety of positions, including kneeling, crouching, bending, twisting, turning, and climbing
• Ability to read job specifications to determine material layouts, machine adjustments, complicated instructions, blueprints, and measuring devices
• Ability to perform basic computer data entry
• Basic understanding of hydraulics, PTO, frames, pumps, electrical controls, and wiring
• Able to work in a team environment to identify and determine effective countermeasures
• Attend and participate in required company meetings
• Ability to attain and maintain production efficiencies and quality standards
• Must work in a safe manner, including following safety procedures, wearing personal protection equipment, completing maintenance requests, and communicating hazards to co-workers and management
• Must be a team player that works with other departments or facilities to meet company goals
• Must be detail-oriented, energetic, and goal-driven

Pay

$19.00 to $25.00 per hour (non-exempt, hourly position; paid bi-weekly)

Schedule

Four (4) ten (10) hour days, Monday through Friday. Overtime may be available on your 5th day of the week and/or Saturdays.

Location

On-site – 52182 Ember Road, Lake Crystal, MN 56055

Travel: Very minimal to none

Benefits

• Eligible on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
  • Health Care Reimbursement Account
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
  • Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • PTO / Holidays
  • Company-paid life insurance policy for each full-time employee ($20,000.00)
  • Voluntary life insurance for employees, their spouse (or domestic partner), and their children
  • Company-paid short-term disability (STD) & long-term disability (LTD)
• Eligible from the first day of employment:
  • 401(k) with partial company match (100% vested immediately)