Manufacturing Associate – Machine Shop

Position Title: Manufacturing Associate – Machine Shop

Department: Machine Shop

Location: Fenton, MO

Reports To: Production Supervisor – Machine Shop

Classification: Hourly – Non-Exempt

Schedule:  Monday - Thursday, 3:15pm - 1:15am

Position Summary:

• Ensure all chip containers are emptied in a timely manner to avoid machine shutdowns and that the chips and oils are handled properly for recycling and resale. Primary responsibilities include running 2 types of chip spinning machines to clean the chips and separate oils. Once the chips are cleaned, the operator is responsible for separating and transferring the oil to the appropriate storage tanks along with keeping the area clean and safe on a continuous basis. Additionally, the operator will assist with unloading trucks and transferring material to the assigned locations along with various duties assigned by the supervisor.
• Unloads and receives material as needed and provides materials to the machines. Operates material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and powered industrial vehicles. Accurately completes paperwork necessary to perform the duties of this classification.

Essential Job Duties:

• Run and maintain chip spinning equipment and overhead crane
• Move chip containers to spinner machine to clean chips and spin out oil for recycling purposes
• Operate forklift to retrieve and place chips into trailers
• Transfer chips into proper receptacles using a shovel
• Hand mop floors to maintain a safe and clean work area
• Ensure oil containers are separated into the appropriate area
• Unload and receive material as needed.
• Check the schedules and move material to the appropriate machines.
• Ensures the stock holding racks are organized.
• Remove full scrap barrels, weigh, log and tag the barrels.
• Check outside hoppers and call for pick ups
• Monitor material quantities to ensure proper stock.
• Assists the Chip Spinner as needed.
• Monitor the bulk oil and solvent quantities.
• Prepare the brass trailer for pick up.
• Clean out the mop stations.
• Empty trash cans and replace with liners.
• Scrub the main aisle ways.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience/Skills:

• Prior experience as a laborer required, Construction or contract labor strongly preferred
• Prior experience operating a forklift strongly preferred
• Prior experience operating an overhead crane strongly preferred
• Ability to work in an oily and noisy environment
• Ability to sit, stand, reach, pull, bend, and lift throughout the entire shift
• Ability to perform physical labor
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Ability to be certified on a forklift, overhead crane, high pressure gas, and Lock Out Tag Out

About Control Devices:

Control Devices (or "CDI"), an HBM Holdings company headquartered in Greater St. Louis, is a leading designer and manufacturer of engineered flow control solutions in the compressed gas, compressed air, oil & gas, and liquid controls markets. The company offers custom valves and flow control solutions for companies who place a premium on quality. Control Devices leverages operational excellence and flow control expertise to deliver trustworthy flow control products and innovative solutions that protect life and our planet.

CDI offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, paid time-off, personal protective equipment reimbursement for safety shoes and prescription safety glasses, casual dress work environment, and a solid 401(k) retirement plan to promote financial security.

Control Devices, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.