Company History:

GETT Industries, Ltd. has been in business for over 40 years. Most work is prototypes, test parts, and small production runs. Gett Industries is a small manufacturing facility located on the Illinois side of the Quad Cities with approximately 35 employees. We specialize in CNC machining, fabrications, sawing, welding press brake and painting.

Job Summary:

The Purchasing Assistant is accountable for the planning and procurement of raw materials according to company needs and customer requirements. The Purchasing Assistant is responsible for implementing overall purchasing and ensuring best practices are followed for maximum profitability. The ideal candidate will be a take charge individual who can drive results through their industry and product knowledge.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Reads blueprints to determine job requirements for material

· Researches and contact suppliers to obtain the best prices, delivery dates, quality of products per customer requirements on specifications for all grades of steel, plastic, brass, copper and bronze along with various shop supplies.

· Creates purchase orders for the acquisition of materials that include all required information on the material specification (i.e. grade, measurements, quantity, due date, etc.)

· Routinely follows up, and tracks purchased items and provides an up-to-date status to the Purchasing Supervisor and/or Plant Manager

· Tracks material cost vs. quoted material costs per job and reports any overages to the Plant Manager

· Applies materials to job and prepares job folder for the shop

· Performs other duties as assigned

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position upon request.

experience and required skills:

While we are willing to train, this isn't an entry level position for people who simply need a job. We are looking for someone who is committed to their field and has a reputation for producing quality work. While there are many different personalities that fit in here, but we all share common traits that are highly valued:

· Work ethic: Consistently working hard with a sense of urgency

· Attention to detail: Never taking shortcuts and consistently produce quality parts

· Positive Attitude: Discussing how things can be done, instead of why they can't

· Respect: Leaving a work area better than you found it, and treating others as you would like to be treated

· Problem solving: Define problems and suggest workable solutions

· Ability to read blueprints required

· Prior manufacturing and purchasing experience a plus, but will train the right candidate

· This position will work Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with occasional overtime

· Good organizational skills and attention to details required

· Requires excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with co-workers, management, and vendors

· Good computer skills required to include Microsoft Office Suite (JobBOSS a plus)

· Candidate must have good data entry skills

Benefits for full time employees:

· Health Insurance

· Dental Insurance

· Vision Insurance

· Life Insurance

· Short Term Disability

· Vacation

· Holidays

· 401(k) Plan with Company Match

Physical and Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

Frequently (>75%) required to sit, walk, talk and/or hear, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and/or use hands to finger, handle, manipulate, or touch objects and/or computer keyboard.

Occasionally (<10%) required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Working Environment:

Work is performed primarily in an office environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• How would you prefer to be contacted? If email, please provide.

Experience:

• Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location