Panel Saw Operator (Utility Operator)
Second Shift: 2:30pm–11:00pm, Monday through Friday
About the role
Join The Gund Company, where you will find friends who support and challenge you to crush goals that provide amazing growth opportunities. We are in the business of electrical insulation manufacturing, but we pride ourselves on being a group of fun, driven problem solvers who love what we do.
Implement the Production Fulfillment Process steps related to the fabrication of parts according to work orders and customer requirements. Ensure machinery is set up, works properly, and conforms with company quality, quantity, and efficiency standards.
Responsibilities
- Operate multiple types of fabrication equipment according to instructions, specifications, and standard charts.
- Place and secure work pieces in proper machine tables, holding devices, or other appropriate surfaces using clamps and wrenches.
- Load, operate, and manufacture a variety of parts using various manufacturing equipment to make custom parts according to customer orders, work orders, and blueprints.
- Complete project work involving the assembly of parts using hand tools, paint accessories, and mechanical devices.
- Complete work order paperwork.
- Perform in-process inspection according to standard procedures.
- Maintain count and perform packaging duties as required.
- Participate in cross-training activities to become knowledgeable of equipment and processes within the department.
- Perform routine daily machine maintenance, including cleaning and lubrication.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Provide guidance, feedback, and positive behavior modeling.
- Determine if tools are undamaged and in safe condition for use.
- Make suggestions to improve production and order processing efficiency.
- Assist with training other team members.
- Follow safety rules and quality standards.
- Model ethical and moral behavior consistent with company values.
Requirements
- Perform work independently with minimal defects.
- Communicate with supervisor on work order priority.
- Open to change due to emergency orders or fabrication of parts.
- Very good math skills.
- Ability to understand drawings and blueprints.
- Ability to use basic measuring instruments.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Must be able to work overtime as needed.
Qualifications
A High School Diploma or GED with prior hands-on, vocational, or job-related course work/training, or any similar combination of education and experience is required. Prior experience in a manufacturing industry is preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Regularly required to talk or hear.
- May be required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
- Regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
- Must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required include the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment is typical of most shop environments: not climate-controlled and subject to outdoor weather conditions. Team members are exposed to distracting sounds and noise levels. Frequent exposure to fumes and dust particles may require the use of respirators or other types of personal protective equipment. May come in contact with toxic or caustic chemicals. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Pay
$23–$25 per hour plus a 15% shift premium.
Benefits
- 30% employee-owned through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan); shares are awarded each year based on company profitability, employee tenure, and earnings with no out-of-pocket investment required.
- Comprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability.
- 401(k) retirement savings program with a 50% employer match up to 6% of contributions.
- Regular employee feedback through our Individual Development Plan (IDP).
- Ranked “world-class” in employee engagement according to the Gallup Q12 employee survey method.