Fabricator - 1st Shift

Genuine Parts Company; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 2,865,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Motion is recruiting a Fabricator to join our team in Iowa. The role involves fabricating lightweight and heavy-duty belts and hoses, including cutting, splicing, and assembly tasks. You will read work orders, operate equipment, and participate in a safety-conscious production environment.

Starting pay is $20.50 per hour with progressive raises every 6 months for the first 36 months. The position requires standing for long periods and lifting up to 70 lbs with safety footwear.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and understand work orders.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. frequently and 70 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Bale production and belt/hose fabrication operations.
• Cut rubber parts and perform cutting tasks.
• Operate extruder, splice, and other fabrication processes.
• Run forklift and manage material handling.
• Use measuring tools and maintain safety.

Skills

Mechanical Equipment

Power Tools

Hand Tools

Tape Measure

Calipers

Industrial Math

Education

High school diploma/equivalent

Tools

Power Tools

Hand Tools

Calipers

Tape Measure

Job description

SUMMARY

Motion is widely recognized across the US for the variety and quality of our hose, belting, custom fabrications, on-site belting services, and consumer products. Specializing in the value-added fabrication of belt, hose, and cut & molded products, Motion products are used across a wide array of industries and applications. We strive to provide a workplace built on teamwork, comprised of team players who take pride in a job well done while consistently achieving results that exceed our customer’s expectations.

We currently have a rewarding Fabricator opportunity available. Starting pay for this position is $20.50 with progressive raises every 6 months for the first 36 months.

JOB DUTIES

Fabricator roles consist of multiple functions/disciplines necessary to fabricate lightweight and heavy duty industrial and agricultural belts and hoses, including but not limited to:

• Baler production
• Belt sample cutting
• Cleating fabrication
• Custom fabrication
• Cut rubber parts fabrication
• Extruder operations
• Forklift operations
• Lacing fabrication
• Material handling
• Press operations
• Sidewall fabrication
• Slitter operations
• Splicing fabrication

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma/equivalent
• Ability to read and understand work orders with instruction
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. frequently and without assistance
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in main units of measure, using whole numbers, common fraction, and decimals

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Ability to set up and operate mechanical equipment as well as use power tools and hand tools safely
• Ability to use a tape measure and calipers
• Sufficient knowledge or experience to perform industrial math and measuring

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job entails long periods of standing in the operations area, which is often cold in the winter and hot in the summer months. Job requires safety footwear and protective eyewear.

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.