Fabrication Technician: Hands-On Builder & Lean Improver

Holland, L.P.; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job description

Wage Type: Hourly

Essential Functions

may include but not limited to:

• Supply on time and quality products to all Holland customers.
• Safety (5-S) / discipline practices and enforcement of Main shop safety.
• Training personnel / cross training / documentation and records as required.
• Maintain clean and organized shop at all times.
• Maintain Shop Paper Work, excel spreadsheets, E.C.R.’s, N.C.R.’s, O.F.I’S, I.F.S. Procedures and work instructions etc. as required.
• Assist in testing, FAT’s and certifications.
• Participate in LEAN training and develop and support process improvement practices.
• Participate and support technical training programs as requested by the Group Supervisor or Production Manager.
• Travel as required
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, stooping, reaching, kneeling and bending, for extended periods required to perform basic functions along with some sitting.
• Hands on working position.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is regularly required.
• Vision must be sufficient for reading electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical prints and schematics.
• Ability to climb a steep ladder frequently.
• Ability to move up and down from trucks.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure on a regular basis to mostly indoor and sometimes outdoor weather conditions.
• Could be working at off sight locations either inside or outside.
• Shop environment, dry conditions, heated shop, non-air conditioned.
• All safety related gear and PPE provided.
• Fully lighted and secure facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience of any of the follow: Electrical Knowledge, Welding skills, Fabrication skills, carpentry skills, hydraulic knowledge.
• Develop clear understanding of Holland quality expectations or requirements.
• Read tape measure, mic’s and calipers.
• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical prints and schematics.
• Working knowledge of the proper use of electrical diagnostic instruments and measurements tools.
• Use of forklifts, manlifts, scissor lifts.
• Ability to understand bills of material and non-conformance procedures.
• Capability in the usage of basic hand tools, fasteners and power tools (drills, grinders, etc.).
• Able to work effectively as a team member.
• Good safety awareness and behavior.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Takes ownership in solving problems.
• Able to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated; motivated by improvement and performance.
• Ability to complete all pre-employment testing required by Holland LP.

Holland LP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, citizen status, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local employment laws or regulations in every location in which the company has facilities.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise this job description at any time to add or remove tasks as circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).