Manufacturing Team Members (First Shift)

Position Title: Manufacturing Technician (Welders / Machinists) 

Department: Production

Location: Winterset, IA

Status: Full-Time Position

Shifts: 1st and 2nd Shift Positions Available 

1st shift:  Monday-Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. **OT as required to meet business needs which may include Friday work.     

2nd shift:  Monday-Thursday 3:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. ** OT as required to meet business needs. 

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Manufacturing Technician will apply various machining and/or weld technologies and skills to ensure quality & timely completion of work orders.   Grip-Tite will train the right people with sound virtues regardless of prior machining / welding experience.   

WHY GRIP-TITE MANUFACTURING CO.?

Grip-Tite Manufacturing Co. offers a flexible environment, competitive benefits, and a culture that promotes growth, along with celebrating success. Here at Grip-Tite we realize that our greatest assets are our employees, and we are committed to developing and promoting our talented and hard-working individuals to support our future leadership needs.

Grip-Tite is 104 years young, and we are proud to say that all our products are made with American steel right here in the USA.  

FOCUS:

· Operates various machinery (mix of new and old) used to produce Grip-Tite parts and products.  

· Works in a variety of manufacturing cells that utilize saws, drills, welders, plasma cutters, punches, robots, etc.

· May be trained on stamping presses or laser operations.  

· May operate a forklift as needed.

· Maintains equipment and work areas.  Keeps area clean and free of safety hazards.   

· Must be able to fill out required paperwork completely and accurately.     

· Must have a positive attitude and ensure and holds oneself accountable to work as one team to ensure Grip-Tite's overall success.  

· Must be reliable and work with safety in mind.  

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

· Manufacturing/Industrial environment exposure preferred.

· High school diploma or equivalent or at least 1-year experience.

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety procedures, SOPs, and other instruction manuals.  

· Take the initiative to keep all areas clean and safe.

· Follow applicable housekeeping and safety procedures.

· Ability to lift objects weighing up to 55 pounds each on a consistent base, with the ability to lift up to 75 lbs. with assistance as needed, at heights from floor level to 4 feet high.

· Provides assistance to others in moving heavier or bulky objects.

· Must wear personal protective equipment - ear plugs, steel toe shoes and protective glasses and all other PPE as required.

· Maintains a high level of accuracy in all aspects of work assignments.

EDUCATION:

· High School Diploma

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching all day with the ability to be mobile throughout required work areas. The employee may frequently lift and/or move items up to 55 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· Uphold the Grip-Tite Manufacturing Co. Core Values

· Team player

· Self-motivated with a strong work ethic

· Organized

· Must be able to handle deadlines.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be expected to work inside a manufacturing environment with regular exposure to changing temperatures (hot, cold, humid), moving mechanical parts, dust, fumes, chemicals, and loud noises. The noise level in the work environment can be loud; vibration levels are moderate.

COMPENSATION:

· Competitive Hourly Pay - $18.00-$24 /hour, based on experience and shift.

· Overtime may be required.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING:

External hiring into this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a
pre-employment, post-offer drug screen and background check.

Grip-Tite Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Grip-Tite Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Salary : $18 - $24