Who is Martin Sprocket & Gear?

Martin is a progressive leader in the Power Transmission and Bulk Material Handling Industry, classified as an essential business. We are proud of our rich heritage dating back to our beginning in 1951 as a family-run organization. Fast forward to today, we have more than 25 locations in North America.

Why is it great to work for us?

As an employer of choice, we offer a stable work environment with equal leadership development and career growth opportunities. We take great pride in our people and believe they are our greatest asset.

• Affordable Medical, Pharmacy, and Dental
• Employee Wellness Plan
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401k Profit Trust Plan
• PTO
• Growth Opportunities
• Competitive Pay
• Company Holidays
• Shift differential's 
  • 2nd Shift: 6% added to an hourly wage
  • 3rd Shift: 8% added to an hourly wage

What will you do?

In this role, you will be involved in the machining or processing of metal or plastic parts by operating industrial machine tools, equipment, or systems in one or more departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work from process sheets, part prints, or other written/verbal instructions to perform production tasks.
• Setup, operate and tend machines used to process components.
• Install, align and lock dies, punches, blades, or other machine fixtures to assure safe operation of the machine.
• Maintain clean and safe equipment and work areas.
• Work safely and wear required PPE for an entire shift.
• Work in other areas or departments as assigned.
• Schedule: 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM

What are we looking for?

We're looking for engaged individuals who are adaptable to a changing environment, take pleasure in learning, and enjoy working with others.

Key Competencies: 

• Good mechanical aptitude with a manufacturing background
• Experience reading part prints is a plus and reading a tape measure down to 1/16th
• Average math skills, simple oral communication skills; ability to read and comprehend instructions written in English
• Ability to complete simple logs and reports in English
• Physically able to handle heavy items including lifting, pushing, pulling, and positioning products
• Work scheduled hours and comply with the company’s timekeeping policy and all other company policies
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment
• Consistently stand for the entire shift
• Ability to work with others and be a team player
• Accuracy 
• Reliability 

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to report daily to the company's Paragould, Arkansas branch to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified candidates with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimers
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by candidates applying for this specific role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of candidates hired.

Martin Sprocket & Gear is an EEO Employer and E-Verify participating employer and we do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or veteran status.