Job Description Summary:

This position will be required to perform duties required to meet production demands.  This position will be responsible for set-up and operating brake press machines, in-process inspection and cleaning operations required in the manufacturing of steel fabrication for custom trailer and hitch products.  This position will report to the Manager – Fabrication.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of this position will consist of, but not limited to, the following:

• Operate machines to remove finished work pieces or to change tooling, setup, or work piece placement, according to required machining sequences
• Confer with shift leads and managers to resolve machine malfunctions or production errors or to obtain approval to continue production
• Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems
• Check to ensure that work pieces are properly lubricated and cooled during machine operation
• Measure dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures
• Clean machines, tooling, or parts, using solvents or solutions and rags
• Adjust machine feed and speed, change cutting tools, or adjust machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if machines malfunction
• Monitor machine operation and control panel displays and compare readings to specifications to detect malfunctions
• Follow work instructions to operate machine control units to start & stop operation
• Review program specifications or blueprints to determine and set machine operations and sequencing, finished work piece dimensions, or numerical control sequences
• Assist with the preparation of goods for shipment
• Help to maintain necessary inventory of manufacturing supplies
• Assist with cycle counting of material to ensure inventory integrity
• Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Results, Action Oriented
• Displaying Technical Expertise
• Time Management

Requirements:

• Work Experience: 1 year of prior experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Education: High School Diploma
• Computer Skills Basic computer skills necessary
• Organization Skills: Maintain clean and organized work space
• Cross-functional skills: Ability to work and handle multiple job assignments
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate within a team setting
• Physical, Mental and Visual Skills:  Ability to lift, bend, and twist throughout the workday; ability to lift between 50 to 100 pounds
• Physical Environment: Fast-paced manufacturing environment

Preferred Requirements:

• Education: Associates Degree in Metal Fabrication

About CURT Group:

CURT Group is a family of more than 1000 associates world-wide.  We believe that the customer is KING and our associates are our greatest ASSET.  With headquarters in Eau Claire, WI our brands include CURT, Aries, Retrac, Luverne, and UWS.  With manufacturing plants in Eau Claire, the Philippines, Brandon, South Dakota, Perry, Florida and eleven regional warehouses across North America and Canada, we are proud to offer our customers reliable service and dependable American-made towing products and truck accessories.

CURT Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CURT provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex age, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local law.