Shop Fabricator - Ft Smith, AR

Rubber-and-Gasket-Company-of-Americ; Fort Smith (AR); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

ESOP

Benefits package

Career growth

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

RGA (Rubber-and-Gasket-Company-of-Americ) in Fort Smith, AR is seeking an entry-level Fabrication Associate for hose and gasket products. You will learn and apply a variety of tools and machinery to tailor products to customer needs, with safety as a priority.

As part of our ESOP, you’ll earn real equity and have a voice in the company. We offer supportive culture, strong benefits, and opportunities to grow your skills on the floor with hands-on training.

Qualifikationen

• Preferred: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid, active Driver’s License with an insurable driving record

Aufgaben

• Fabricate hose assemblies, gaskets, and related products per customer requirements.
• Operate shop equipment such as die press, belt slitter, and automated coupling machines under supervision.
• Conduct warehouse inventory, move/store material using forklifts, and deliver products using company vehicles.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and OSHA‑compliant workspace and follow safety procedures.
• Learning and safely operating a wide variety of tools and machines.

Kenntnisse

Reasoning

Communication

Problem solving

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Driver’s License

Jobbeschreibung

At RGA, you're not just working a job-you're investing in your future. As part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) , you earn real equity and get a voice in a company that treats you like a person, not a number. That means when we grow, you grow . Whether you're starting out or looking to advance, this is a place where your work makes a real impact-and where leadership listens.

Why You'll Like It Here:

• Real Ownership - You earn equity. That means real financial growth, not just a paycheck.
• Supportive, Respectful Culture - We treat you like a pro and trust you to do your job-no micromanaging
• Strong Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, vacation, holidays, and stock ownership.
• Career Growth - Learn hands-on skills and move up fast. Many of our managers started on the floor.
• Purposeful Work - What you build here helps keep America running-schools, farms, factories, and more.

You Belong Here If You're:

• Reliable, motivated, and ready to learn
• Proud of your work and your team
• Looking for more than just another job

Position Purpose

Entry-level fabrication of hose and gasket products. Assists in utilizing a variety of tools and machinery to customize products according to customer needs. This position is safety sensitive.

Goals of Position

• Accurately fabricate hose assemblies, gaskets, and related products per customer requirements.
• Ensure safe and effective use of shop tools and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and OSHA-compliant workspace.
• Support warehouse and delivery tasks as needed to meet customer demands.

Responsibilities

• Use hand, measuring, and cutting tools such as tape measures and mechanic’s tools.
• Operate shop equipment such as die press, belt slitter, and automated coupling machines under supervision.
• Fabricate hose assemblies, gaskets, and conveyor/drive belting per directives and specifications.
• Conduct warehouse inventory, move/store material using forklifts, and deliver products using company vehicles.
• Perform general housekeeping in compliance with OSHA standards and follow all safety and RGA procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Learning and safely operating a wide variety of tools and machines.
• Maintaining quality and consistency under production timelines.
• Adhering to safety guidelines in a physically demanding environment.

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to perform duties successfully using reasoning, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Follow verbal and written directions with attention to detail and timeliness.

Authority

Act Alone:

• o Pull tickets and complete orders
• o Verify task completion and equipment readiness
• o Check product quality before release

Touch Base with Supervisor:

• o Request additional materials or supplies
• o Coordinate project deadlines and priorities

Need Approval from Supervisor:

• o Authorize overtime or shift changes
• o Adjust production priorities as needed

Evaluation Criteria

• Dependability & Attitude
• Problem Solving, Trust & Leadership
• Safety & Policy Compliance

Education and Experience

Preferred: High School Diploma or equivalent

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

Must have a valid, active Driver’s License with an insurable driving record

Physical Demands

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to safely use potentially dangerous equipment.
• Occasionally required to sit; must be able to stand, climb, stoop, crouch, reach, walk, and bend.
• Must be able to travel by car.
• Must be able to talk and hear.
• Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
• Frequently exposed to uncomfortably hot or cold temperatures.
• Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and very loud noise levels.