Feeder Fabricator Apprentice

The Feeder Fabricator Apprentice is responsible for polishing vibratory feeders for the automation industry under the direction of an experiences fabricator.

Functional Responsibilities:

• Polish feeders and accompanying tooling by hand and using abrasive and pneumatic tools where possible.
• Teardown feeders for painting and reassemble. Prep and paint when required.
• Drill and tap necessary holes on feeder tables using blueprint and verbal instruction.
• Assist with fabricating and assembling feeders per job order, verbal instructions and blueprints when required.
• Verify conformance of workpiece to specifications using square, ruler and tape measure.
• Maintain work area/booth clean and organized.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Willing to learn TIG welding on stainless and mild steel is useful.
• Basic machine shop experience is useful.
• Must have valid Illinois driver license and must maintain a good driving record.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand 90% of the time.
• Must be able to hand polish and use power tools 75% of the time.
• Read, analyze and interpret blueprints.
• This position needs to regularly move about the manufacturing floor.
• Requires frequent communication with teammates and staff.
• Must be able to move parts, components, or assemblies weighing up to 75 lbs.

We offer the following benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)-retirement contributions up to 22% annually
• 401(k)-3% annual contribution
• Health Insurance - company subsidizes and majority of the premium
• Life Insurance - company subsidizes 100% of the premium
• Dental Insurance- company subsidizes 100% of the premium
• Vision Insurance - company subsidizes 100% of the premium
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) –company provides annual contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company Paid Tuition
• Health and Wellness Program
• 8 Paid Company Holidays
• Disability Insurance