Warehouse Fabricator

Lowen Corporation; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Hutchinson, Kansas is seeking individuals to operate machinery including welders and roll formers. Candidates must have a high school diploma and experience in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include following safety protocols, assembling parts, and maintaining equipment. The job is full-time, requiring attention to detail and teamwork. Ideal candidates will possess a strong customer-oriented approach and ability to manage multiple duties effectively.

Qualifications

• Must pass level 4 physical capacity test post-hire.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment is essential.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Operate various machinery including roll forming, welding, and bending.
• Follow safety procedures and report productivity.
• Assemble products and prepare for shipment.

Skills

Welding experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork ability

Knowledge of hand tools

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Grinders

Drills

Job description

Summary/Objective

May work on various pieces of equipment, setting up and operating. Support the production team by assembling parts and operating one or more pieces of machinery.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ROLL FORMER

• Follow all safety procedures as outlined on the Safety Placards.
• Operate roll forming line.
• Be able to handle raw material with overhead crane and load roll forming machine with raw material.
• Be able to determine condition of tools and verify coolant levels in the equipment.
• Work in a fast paced environment with fast changing priorities and report productivity to the Manager.
• Provide a high level of attention to detail and focus on a given tasks.
• Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Assemble items as instructed.
• Prepare product for shipment to 1111 Airport Rd.
• Lift raw materials, final products and items packed using a manual or electric pallet jack, crown lift or forklift.
• Assist or machine operators in area.

ROBOT WELDER

• Operate manual and/or robotic welding equipment.
• Safely apply welds per specifications to produce completed product.
• Produce assemblies of metal work pieces to quality and efficiency standards, including repetitive lifting and placing metal work pieces and sheets into fixtures.
• Measure dimensions of work pieces to ensure conformance.
• Perform quality checks and reports any issues to Manager.
• Modify computer-controlled robot movements.
• Develop robotic path motions to maximize efficiency, safety, and quality.
• Set-up and troubleshoot robotic systems.

ROD BENDER

• Position, align, and secure workpieces.
• Lubricate workpieces.
• Load workpieces into machines.
• Adjust to specified lengths.
• Turn controls to set cutting speeds, feed rates, or table angles for specified operations.
• Turn valves to start flow of coolant against cutting areas or to start airflow that blows cuttings away.
• Place workpieces on tables or crates.
• Be able to load and unload spool with an overhead crane.
• Thread ends of metal coils from reels through slitters and secure ends on recoilers.

Competencies

• Experience in welding
• Be well-organized and able to consistently meet deadlines.
• Be able to work in a fast paced environment that requires strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team to meet deadlines.
• Be able to work in diverse duties and responsibilities in relation to the products manufactured.
• Be able to be proactive and flexible in order to effectively carry out customer’s ship dates.
• Have required efficiency knowledge on procedures and processes.
• Have the ability to adhere to instructions.
• Display a customer-oriented approach and a creative positive outlook on all projects.
• Ability to work with a variety of hand tools, including grinders, drills, etc.

Work Environment

• Atmosphere heated and cooled to production temperature.
• Cement floor with anti-fatigue mats provided for comfort.
• Clean working environment.
• Will work around moving mechanical parts.
• Not temperature controlled in hot months, so will need to be able to work in heated conditions.
• Will be required to wear Personal Protect Equipment at times.

Physical Demands

• Required to reach level 4 physical capacity test post hire.
• Occasional walking, sitting, reach across midline, feeling, squatting, stooping, kneeling.
• Occasional fine manipulation
• Occasional carrying 50 - 80 lbs., pushing pulling 20-100 lbs.
• Frequent change of position, reaching, handling
• Frequent arm/hand, leg/foot control, firm grasping
• Constant standing

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full time position. Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. Hours may vary depending on department and shift. Additional hours may be required to meet customer deadlines.

Required Education And Experience

High School or equivalency.

AAP/EEO Statement

Lowen Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It remains our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons consistent with employment qualifications and applicable laws regarding discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran or other protected status.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.