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Come join a company known for its vibrant culture, fantastic benefits, and unwavering commitment to customer service. EJ is seeking a Pattern Maker Apprentice at our Pattern Shop Facility in East Jordan, MI.

Generous Benefit Package that includes:

Paid Vacation and Holidays, Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave, 401K (with match), Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, HSA with Employer Match, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement and Bonus Program

About EJ:We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. EJ is a family-owned company with global operations. The corporate headquarters is in East Jordan, Michigan, where the company was founded in 1883.

We are seeking high performing individuals who embrace our values, understand the importance of relationships, and strive for excellence. Our values, which have been passed down for generations, are the essence of our company's identity and our guide for making decisions. Core values at EJ include safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others, quality and excellence, and social responsibility.

Location: East Jordan, MI

SUMMARY

Supports and assists the sales function by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ability to read and interpret drawings/diagrams/prints, and daily work instructions.
• Ability to operate various manual and CNC machinery.
• Ability to proficiently use micrometers, Vernier scales, and various other measuring devices.
• Ability to use/operate various power and/or hand tools as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervision and fellow employees.
• Ability to perform basic welding operations on steel, aluminum, and cast iron.
• Promotes the culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company. This includes adherence to and promotion of the company safety beliefs, employee engagement, competencies, code of conduct, and other policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, comprehend, and write instructions, correspondence and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and/or group situations to other employees in the department or organization if/when required

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Knowledge of and ability to apply basic math skills, including some algebra, geometry, and trigonometry functions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Certificate of completion for Patternmaker Apprenticeship program from Technical Trade School or Correspondence School. East Jordan Pattern Shop to provide Patternmaker Apprenticeship training if necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk or sit. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance as well as lift objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to high places, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is moderate and occasionally loud.

EJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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