Production Associate

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Town of Alden (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Afinitas, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is seeking a shop technician to support fabrication operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

You will condition material surfaces, apply protective coverings, and assist with loading, unloading, and packaging for shipments. Qualifications include 0–2 years in a fabrication shop, ability to operate power tools and material handling equipment, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years’ experience in a fabrication shop environment.
• Ability to operate power tools safely.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Strong verbal and written interpersonal/communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Condition material surfaces by abrasive blasting, grinding, sanding, polishing and cleaning operations.
• Apply/remove protective coverings and masking from stainless steel sheet, threads and other features used to mitigate damage during process operations or used for preservation of surface conditions.
• Assist with loading and removal of materials and subassemblies from process operation staging areas.
• Package materials, subassemblies and assemblies for local and/or long-distance shipment by palletization, banding, wrapping or other methods.
• Load and unload local and long-distance carriers.
• Clean, organize and maintain shop and office spaces.
• Assist with facility maintenance and janitorial activities.

Skills

Power tools

Material handling

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Task management

Teamwork

Job description

About Us

Afinitas, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a global leader in equipment, forming systems, and essential accessory products that support transportation, water, and utility precast concrete infrastructure worldwide. We provide industry-leading production equipment; highly engineered formwork; and a broad portfolio of precast concrete, electrical, and construction accessories, along with structural products and systems designed for bridge, highway, and heavy construction applications. Afinitas is part of BW Forsyth Partners, LLC, the investment group of global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm Barry-Wehmiller, a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members, united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description

• Condition material surfaces by abrasive blasting, grinding, sanding, polishing and cleaning operations.
• Apply/remove protective coverings and masking from stainless steel sheet, threads and other features used to mitigate damage during process operations or used for preservation of surface conditions.
• Assist with loading and removal of materials and subassemblies from process operation staging areas.
• Package materials, subassemblies and assemblies for local and/or long-distance shipment by palletization, banding, wrapping or other methods.
• Load and unload local and long-distance carriers.
• Clean, organize and maintain shop and office spaces.
• Assist with facility maintenance and janitorial activities.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years’ experience in fabrication shop environment
• Ability to operate power tools in a safe manner
• Ability to operate material handling equipment
• Strong verbal and written interpersonal/communication skills required
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to shifting priorities
• Ability to work individually as well as in a team environment

Work Environment

Works in a plant/manufacturing environment that involves the use of industrial machinery and chemicals. Employees must be able to correctly wear and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required at the location.

Compensation

The approximate pay range for this position is $$19.50-$21/hour. Please note that the pay range is a good faith estimate at the time of posting and may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, and geographic location.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• 401k plan with company match…all starting on day one!

Company Culture

Throughout Barry-Wehmiller, we hold ourselves to a unique measure of success: by the way we touch the lives of people.

It’s that vision that drives us in creating world-class experiences and solutions for our customers and unites us around our common goal—to use the power of our business to build a better world.

We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.

Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer.

Additional Information

M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company

Afinitas