Sample Maker II

Great Northern; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive 401K match

Profit-sharing retirement savings

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Great Northern Corporation is seeking a Sample Maker II to work closely with our engineering group to develop display concepts into functional prototypes. You will create samples from design drawings using steel fabrication, welding, and finishing processes.

Responsibilities include reading engineering drawings, performing MIG welding, brake press setup, and collaborating with the team in a fast-paced environment. Offsite installation travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Proficient MIG welding and brake press setup experience.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and translating them into prototypes.
• Knowledge of metal forming and finishing for display samples.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for offsite installations.

Responsibilities

• Read engineering drawings and create high-quality prototypes.
• Fabricate samples using brake presses, welding, and finishing skills.
• Collaborate with engineering to develop display concepts from drawings.
• Work on prototypes for retail display with attention to detail and quality.

Skills

MIG welding

Brake press operation

Reading engineering drawings

Metal wire forming

Problem solving

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Tools

SolidWorks

Mastercam

Haas CNC router

Job description

Sample Maker II

Why Great Northern

Privately held, Great Northern Instore, a division of Great Northern Corporation, is a Multi-Million Dollar, Designer, Engineering, and Manufacturer of Custom Permanent Point Purchase Displays and Retail Fixtures.

Great Northern is committed to making a difference in the lives of our team members, customers, and the communities in which we live and work. Many of our team members were referred to by their friends and families who are already a part of the Great Northern team.

The Benefits of Great Northern

Competitive 401K match and a historically generous profit-sharing retirement savings contribution

Paid Time Off and IL Paid Leave after 30 days of employment

9 Paid Holidays

Medical PPO, Health Savings Account, Dental, and Vision insurance

Wellness Program

Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability available

Health Fitness, Safety Prescription Glasses, and Safety Shoes Reimbursement annually

Tuition Reimbursement available after 1 year of service

Opportunities to advance your career and compensation level

Annual increases

Pay/Schedule

$22.00-$25.00 USD

On Site Weekdays 5:45a.m.-2:15p.m.

Position Summary

As a sample-maker, you will work closely with our engineering group to develop display concepts from engineering drawings into fully functional prototypes. You will be responsible for creating samples from drawings provided by the design engineers, utilizing good steel skills including the use of brake presses, welding, and finishing materials

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• · Read engineering drawings and problem solving to create high-quality prototypes.
• · Possess good steel fabrication skills including the use of brake presses, welding, and finishing experience.
• · Work closely with our engineering group to develop display concepts from engineering drawings into fully functional prototypes.
• · Prior retail display experience, effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with other team members in a fast-paced environment.
• · Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• · Demonstrate proficiency in MIG welding or brake press setup (for sheet metal and/or wire grids)
• · Experience with metal wire forming, 2D and 3D design
• · Ability to work independently, and take assigned projects to completion
• · Problem solving skills and recognition of required quality standards
• · Good communication skills including ability to listen and ask questions
• · Ability to travel and participate in offsite installation activities
• · Grinding and finishing skills

Other work experience and abilities:

• · Working knowledge of SolidWorks is a plus.
• · Ability to create and run programs in Mastercam is a plus
• · Ability to set up and run a Haas CNC router is a plus
• · Painting and decorating skills working with graphic elements

Physical Requirements

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards

Opportunities for Growth

You will have the opportunity to gain experience, and new skills and acquire new knowledge that can be applied to grow into new positions with higher pay. Furthermore, you can grow your career with Great Northern through advancement opportunities available at our facilities locally and nationally.

Expectation

To be successful your teammates will depend on you to have pride in your work, be on time, work safely, work effectively with others, be optimistic, take ownership of your responsibilities, and look for continuous improvement opportunities.

Great Northern is an equal opportunity at-will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.