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Responsibilities * Assist in operating a burn/laser table. * Utilize crane/jib to move plate and cut parts. * Manage steel plate inventory. * Load and unload machines. * Stack finished parts on ...
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Machinist - Overnights (Des Moines)
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... and finished products, operating overhead/jib cranes and hoists, and following rigging ... What We're Looking For - Entry-level machining experience or formal training (technical school ...
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| Aspect | Entry Level Jib Operator | Crane Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | OSHA safety training, basic crane/jib operation certification | Crane operator certification (e.g., NCCCO), OSHA safety training |
| Work Environment | Construction sites, industrial settings, with jib cranes | Construction sites, industrial facilities, with various types of cranes |
| Job Scope | Operate jib cranes for lifting and moving materials at a basic level | Operate different types of cranes, including tower, mobile, and jib cranes, often with more complex tasks |
Entry Level Jib Operators typically focus on operating jib cranes with basic certifications and work in similar environments as crane operators. While both roles involve lifting and moving materials, crane operators often handle a wider variety of crane types and more complex tasks, requiring advanced certifications. The entry level jib operator role is ideal for those starting in the industry, gaining experience before advancing to broader crane operation roles.
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$17.75 - $23.50/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 10 days ago
EVAPCO rating
8.5
Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
59th of 417 rated machine equipment manufacturers
Job description
Job Title: Flat Welder
Basic Purpose of the Position:
To provide the highest quality, safety, and performance standards within grade in the Flat Welding department.
Major Areas of Responsibility:
Position Challenges & Latitude:
Knowledge, Skills, & Experience:
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
Evapco's Summary of Pay & Benefits:
Pay Range: $49,670.40 - $55,985.28 per hour
Basic Purpose of the Position:
To provide the highest quality, safety, and performance standards within grade in the Flat Welding department.
Major Areas of Responsibility:
- Maintain production schedule
- The ability to weld Black, Galvanized and Stainless Steel at the highest quality.
- The ability to Mig weld meeting all quality and quantity standards.
- Maintain a safe and clean work area
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance PM's that are the operator's responsibility
- Complete all production and quality documentation
- Assist in all other departments as required.
- Maintain a high quality of weld appearance
- Maintain a high production rate within the skill level averaging 85% and above
- Make quality checks to ensure materials, parts and workmanship are compliant with engineering requirements and productions expectations
Position Challenges & Latitude:
- Demonstrate superior service skill(s) and professionalism in day-to-day dealings with coworkers, setting a good example in attendance and work ethics.
- Willingness to learn
- Successfully performed as an entry level welder for one year minimum
- Continually demonstrate good attendance practices, minimizing unplanned absences
- Ensures adherence to company policies and work rules, as well as ensuring a safe work environment is maintained
- Maintain a cheerful and positive attitude
- Strive to continually improve quality, safety, and productivity within your department.
- Able to understand and follow all MAP's, PAP's, CRN, B31.5, ASME, TMI's, TPI's, and SOP's that pertain to the product
- Able to complete all documents pertaining to the process
- Safe operation of all overhead lifting cranes and jib booms
- Able to determine good weld quality during the welding process and make correction as needed
- Assist in other areas of the shop when needed
- Able to be recertified as needed (Structural Certifications)
- Mentor lessor experienced welders
Knowledge, Skills, & Experience:
- Basic shop math (i.e. add/subtract/divide/multiply, whole numbers and fractions)
- Read a tape measure to within 1/16"
- A general understanding of common hand tools is preferred.
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Able to read and understand all engineering prints related to the process
- Maintain the required welder certification within the skill level
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Manufacturing environment
- Continuous standing, squatting, bending, pulling, and lifting throughout the workday
- Wear PPE when required - Manufacturing Areas
- Shift work, days or evenings, Monday through Friday, and some Saturday's and Sunday's
- Job Progression - Typical:
- Assisting in planning of the department in the supervisor's absence including department reporting, set-up and flow of production within the shift and for the next shift.
Evapco's Summary of Pay & Benefits:
- The salary range consists of base pay and most recent profit sharing bonus amounts
- Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
- Employee Stock Ownership Program - we are an employee-owned company
- Profit Sharing Bonus - which is paid twice per year
- (k)larity Plan - Voluntary Employee Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Bereavement Pay
- Company Paid Basic Life Insurance equivalent to base salary, with option for Supplemental Life election
- Paid Sick Leave
- Long Term Disability
Pay Range: $49,670.40 - $55,985.28 per hour