PRODUCTION WORKER

About the role

A Production Worker is an entry-level position responsible for assisting with various tasks supporting the manufacturing process. This includes 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.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment (e.g., rolls, shears, brakes, forming equipment, sandblast) that is repetitive in nature, requires minimal or routine setup, or where setup 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.
• Cuts scrap using equipment such as shears, manual Plasma cutters, ironworkers, etc.
• Performs tack and flat welding.
• 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 (e.g., tractors and fork-trucks).
• Uses basic computer skills, 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.
• Attends and contributes to open book management meetings.
• Regular, in-person attendance due to the necessary teamwork and interactive nature of the position.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Requirements

• Ability to read a tape measure and blueprints.
• 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Experience with trucks under three tons (e.g., tractors and fork-trucks) and overhead cranes.

Pay

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 based on company performance.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low employee premiums.
• Free off-site medical clinic.
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• 401k with 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, Sick, Family, and 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, and 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 are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to:

• Walk and stand.
• Use hands and fingers to handle, grasp, or feel.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Climb or balance.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lift, push, and pull material (assistance or lifting equipment required for material over 50 pounds).
• Navigate stairs and ladders.