OVERVIEW
Perform a variety of punching, piercing, notching, forming, spanking, and similar press operations on variety of metal parts.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow detailed instructions as to method of loading and operating press.  Use fixed gauge, when available, to check work to maintain tolerance.
• Work is repetitive.  Most set-ups and adjustments made by others.  Individual judgment is required in checking work.  Also required is reading of blueprints and use of gauges.
• Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective material, and refer unusual conditions or operating difficulties to supervisor.
• Read detailed routing sheet, fill out route card, and keep aware of next operation for each part.  Required to open tub door with pry bar and remove door.  On occasion must grind, drill and ream, saw or sand parts.
• Prepare and cleanup work area.  Must oil all pierced parts before putting them in press.
• Continuously operate machines working with light to average weight material.
• Must be knowledgeable in and practice all safety procedures.
• Responsible for quality:  Accept training in blueprint reading, use of gauges and measuring tools common to manufacturing, along with related statistical process control principles and other quality control procedures.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Mathematical & Reasoning skills needed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

WORK HOURS/SHIFT

• 1st & 2nd shift + OT currently

WAGE

• $16.00/hr. to start

LOCATION

• Fulton

SCREENING/TESTING REQUIREMENTS

• Pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Position also requires steel toes with Metatarsals

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OVERVIEW
The Sectional Former – Ringbender will be operating forming presses to complete auger sectional rings.  Match newly formed rings to appropriate fixture to make an acceptable product.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Rework sectional rings that are not formed properly.
• Set-up presses for each job.
• Continuously pick up and handle average to heavy weight material.
• Responsible for quality:  Accept training in blueprint reading, use of gauges and measuring tools common to manufacturing, along with related statistical process control principles and other quality control procedures.
• Prepare and clean work area.
• Back-up operator for laser operations.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be willing to train and operate laser table. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

WORK HOURS/SHIFT

• 1st & 2nd shift + OT currently

WAGE

• $13.75/hr. to start

LOCATION

• Clinton, IA 

SCREENING/TESTING REQUIREMENTS

• Pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Position also requires steel toes with Metatarsals

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Position Summary:  The Press Bench will analyze die performance, make changes and repairs directed from a work order or specific die layout specification.  Disassemble production dies for maintenance purposes by correcting faults or tooling issues either during a production run or after that run. Use of basic hand tools and measuring veneers and micrometers. The Press Bench reports to the Press Bench Manager. 

Essential Job Duties: 
• Understand part print specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualize product.
• Set-up and operate machine tools such as grinder, lathes, drill presses to repair parts from the production die to further a production run or maintenance.
• Verify dimension, alignments, and clearances.
• Examine standard or previously used dies, jigs, and recommend design modifications regarding construction and function of a part.
• Complete all paperwork and reports to track what maintenance has been done.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:  High School diploma. Three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, not required for an entry position.
**If candidate has a One-year certificate from college or technical school, candidate will be considered for Press Bench

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: 

Forklift License required.

Benefits:  Competitive pay and an excellent benefits package that includes 401(k) match, Medical, Prescription, Dental, Life, Short-term/Long-term Disability, Paid Vacations/Holidays, and EAP Services.

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Job Objective
Maintain daily operations quality procedures, records and lab functions.  Improve employee communication, knowledge and training on the production floor.  Report to supervisor(s) on quality concerns or inefficient procedures.  Assist in other daily production positions as required by management.

Job Skills
• Minimum one year of experience and training within Quality Assurance
• Knowledge of quality procedures, terminology, guidelines and objectives.
• Ability to maintain quality records
• Strong computer skills (develop databases and spreadsheets)
• Follow instructions and communicate objectives to co-workers.

Job Duties
• Daily quality check for wash system
• Running daily data paq
• Record internal rejects, daily lab checks, daily logbook and maintenance schedules as required
• Monitor and repair testing equipment and maintain inventory of lab supplies
• Daily painted part testing
• Record and verify paint certifications and other documents for the paint department
• Work with shipping of in-bound and out-bound parts to meet customer specifications
• Assist shipping department with special packaging and inspections – such as test parts and service requirements
• Assist as needed in sampling new parts and documenting the paint processes
• Assist inspecting and determining root-cause for company rejects, defects or product returns
• Coordinate and document quality concerns to make both shifts aware of present issues
• Assist QA line and other supervisors as required
• Work with new and current employees (load, QA, buff, sand and shipping) to maintain high quality levels
• Advise employees and supervisors when quality levels are not being maintained or procedures that are not followed.
• Assist with packaging and inventory of raw or finished product part for service or production.

Work Hours/Shift
• 1st shift Monday – Friday

Location
• De Witt, IA

Wage
• TBD

Screening/Testing Requirements
• Pre-employment drug screen

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Position Summary:

The forklift operator is self-directed in performing a variety of somewhat repetitive duties, primarily associated with the receiving, shipping, storing, and moving of materials.  Work from load list, shop orders, bills of lading, and verbal instructions.

Essential Job Duties: 

• Load and unload material from common carrier using forklift or dollies.  Inventory all items received by count or number and store in specified areas.  Band and tag material. 
• Responsible for accuracy of load list with material to assure proper shipping.
• Deliver materials or parts to various plant locations or machining operations as directed.  Pack, stack, and band for shipment; lift, move, and store material from finished operation.
• Perform preventive maintenance on forklift, such as checking tires, oil, battery, water, and gas.
• Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective material and refer unusual conditions to supervisor. 
• Maintain tools and equipment in proper manner.
• Must be knowledgeable in and practice all safety procedures. 
• Responsible for quality:  Accept training in blueprint reading, use of gauges and measuring tools common to manufacturing, along with related statistical process control principles and other quality control procedures.
• Use portable scanners to make inventory transactions as required by the operation being performed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience: 
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Forklift license required.

Pay:

$13.75/hr.

Hours/Shift:
Full time, day shift, possible T/H

Pre-employment screening:
Background and drug screening

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Window Machine Operator

Will train the right candidate.  High priority given to candidates with Kohmann Window Patch Machine Operator experience.

OVERVIEW

If you love computer work, have an eye for accuracy, and don’t mind working independently with a position that has a great amount of responsibility, this is for you.

REQUIREMENTS

• -Some data entry
• -Tends machine that glues transparent acetate over precut windows in folding carton blanks
• -Maintains glue level, reloads rolls of acetate or cellophane, inspects product for quality standards
• -Fills feeder with blanks and maintains
• -Able to do basic troubleshooting (diagnose and correct running faults)
• -Run machine and maintain quality
• -Able to perform preventative maintenance

WORK HOURS/SHIFT

• -M-F 
• - 2^nd shift

WAGE

• -$17-20.00/hr.

LOCATION

- Clinton

OVERVIEW
Performs manual labor along a production line making large chain.  Operates and troubleshoots production line machinery.  Maintains required documents and records work orders, production reports, and proper parts labeling (route cards). 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective material and refer unusual conditions to supervisor.  Maintain work area in proper manner.
• Responsible for quality:  Accept training in blueprint reading, use of gauges and measuring tools common to manufacturing, along with related statistical process control principles and other quality control procedures.
• Must be knowledgeable in and practice all safety procedures.
• Keep work area clean.

Slide Die/Cam Die Operators and Assemblers

• Perform highly repetitive machine operations to attach bar and pin stock assembly of various chain links.  Work from blueprints.  Some setups, adjustments, and minor repairs made by operator.  Insert pins in chain links, load bars in cam blocks, trip machine. 
• Check work for long or even pins.  Continuously monitor links of chain to meet blueprint specifications.

Automatic Operator

• Perform highly repetitive machine operations to make component parts.  Work from instructions.  Set-ups and adjustments made by others.
• Load finished work into bin.
• First and second stages to make single links.  Third and fourth stages to make link sections----2060, 555, 550, 560 and 620 links.

Benchworker

• Perform repetitive duties inspecting, aligning, matching, and placing in wire baskets various size and length of chain from staking press operations.  Work from blueprint.
• Align chain with fixed gauges for correct position of attachments and length.  Match right and left hand.  Check link for proper swivel, remove faulty length when necessary and return to chain linking operation.  Check for correct sinking and tolerance using go/no-go gauges.  Use hand crank to coil chain.  Tie and tag.
• Rake and fill parts for cam die operator.  Keep supply of tails to cam die operator.
• Must be able to operate staker machine.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

LOCATION

• Fulton, IL

WORK HOURS/SHIFT

• 2nd shift (3:30pm -2am Mon - Thurs + overtime)

WAGE

• $13.75/hr. Possible Temp to Hire

SCREENING/TESTING REQUIREMENTS

• Pre-employment drug screen and background check

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OVERVIEW

Processing and packing, ensuring the product is made accurately, and performing regular quality checks.

RESPONSIBILITIES/SKILLS/QUALIFICTIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Manufacturing experience preferred or desire to learn
• Possess a quality mindset
• Safely handle product at a steady pace
• Ability to work M-F and every other weekend
• Steel toed shoes/boots
• Be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen
• Ability to work long term

WORK HOURS/SHIFT & WAGE

• 1^st shift - 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM @ $12 per hour
• 2^nd shift - 2:30 PM  - 10:30 PM @ $12.50 per hour
• 3^rd shift - 10:30 PM – 6:30 AM @ $13 per hour
• Pay increases after you work set amount of hours. Call our office for the details.

LOCATION

• Clinton, IA 

Eligible for benefits after you work 1000 hours during a 12 month period.  Health insurance is offered to all Temp Associates employees.

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Job Summary
Performs routine work in the repair and general maintenance of facilities, buildings and equipment.

Job Duties
• Ensure work areas are cleaned and address maintenance related incidents (e.g., spills, etc.)
• Troubleshoot and address basic repairs and maintenance including electrical, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, glazier and painting tasks
• Dispose of waste and scrap properly
• Order parts, supplies and equipment from catalogs and suppliers or obtain them from storerooms
• Record maintenance and repair work performed and associated costs
• Assist maintenance department when required
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Education
• Perform work under minimal supervision
• Handle basic issues and problems and refer complex issues to higher level staff
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of subject matter
• Typically require a high school diploma or equivalent and 0 to 2 years of experience

Competencies/ Skills
• Ability interpret work instructions
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions
• Basic verbal and written communication skills
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to lift/move heavy objects
• Physical stamina

Benefits

Direct Hire opportunity starting at $12.50/hr. on 1st shift

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OVERVIEW

This position is a self-leader working with the Mobile and Process industry sales team.  The position supports key customer accounts in the Mobile and Process side of the Drives business. It is all encompassing from quote process through delivery, utilizing internal business systems and working closely with other functional areas to ensure customer needs are met.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build strong, positive relationships with key contacts, internal and external, mainly through phone contact.
• Manage the customer quotation process from receipt of RFQ from the customer through the internal review and approval process to the customer direct quotation and follow up with the customer to obtain the order.
• Manage the order fulfillment process through order receipt through order entry, proactive order reviews, order expediting, order management with customer changes, order acknowledgments and shipping.
• Provide product or other information promoting our products with current and prospective customers.
• Maintain customer item/price files.
• Monitor customer forecasts and communicate changes within Drives production and planning.
• Solve problems relating to delivery.
• Process and manager the communications internally and with the customer on quality issues or product returns.
• Proactively notify customers as needed when open orders may become past due.
• Interface with regional managers, manufacturers’ representatives, and warehouses to meet customer needs.
• Provide requested shipment tracking and data.
• Communicate openly and positively with Customer Service, Planners, plant personnel, Engineering, Purchasing, etc.
• Provide customer input to regular planner meetings
• Analyze data to benefit Sales & Operations measurements. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Associates Degree in a business related field preferred.  Bachelor Degree in Marketing, Business, Supply Chain or similar desired.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Planning/Ordering System. 
• Familiarity with The Company’s products and department operations.
• Effective communication skills both written and oral. 
• Conflict resolution and problem solving skills.
• Effective organization skills.
• Great customer service skills including account management and phone skills.
• Self-started, committed to results and continuous improvement.
• Ability to handle pressure/deadlines in a respectful, constructive manner.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.

WORK HOURS/SHIFT

• 1^st shift with varying hours until 6:00pm, Monday - Friday

WAGE

• $ Based on experience

SCREENING/TESTING REQUIREMENTS

• Pre-employment background check and drug screening

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