Manufacturing Operator 1

Manufacturing Operator I

About us:
P.G. Adams is a small family-owned truck frame manufacturing company committed to providing the highest quality product in our industry while also offering unparalleled lead times. We value our employees and are dedicated to providing a safe workplace and a positive environment with growth potential. We have spent over 50 years investing in our business and are proud to employ an outstanding team of individuals who share our passion for quality and integrity.

Our Values:

We are relentlessly focused on serving our customers’ needs. We expect our employees to practice respect and compassion for self and others. We value reliability, remembering that the team and company are counting on each of us. Cooperation and shared knowledge are imperative--recognizing that we are working toward a common goal: delighting our customers. We expect employees to demonstrate initiative and accept opportunities and duties outside of specified responsibilities and tasks. In turn, we strive to offer competitive wages, benefits and a positive work environment with growth potential.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a Manufacturing Operator I at P.G. Adams, you will train with and be supported by other team members while working collaboratively and individually toward overarching production/business goals.

Qualifications:

● High school diploma or equivalent.

● Strong math skills, including arithmetic, algebra, and basic geometry.

● Accurately read tape measure to 1/32”, understand instructions, and interpret basic drawings.

● The strongest candidates will possess knowledge of machines (CNC & mechanical) and tools commonly used in steel fabrication, as well as proficiency with overhead cranes and forklift. However, we recognize the value of transferable skills from other industries and we encourage a diversity of applicants to apply.

Core Responsibilities:

● Adhere to all safety protocols and company policies, recognize and prevent safety hazards, and look out for safety of co-workers.

● Produce high quality work consistently and accurately.

● Perform work in a timely manner according to production schedule.

● Work cooperatively and collaboratively across operations to meet dynamically changing business needs.

Our strong onboarding process and well supported development program helps ensure that new team members have the training and tools to succeed in these Core Job Duties:

○ Assist with press brake operation under the supervision of equipment operators.

○ Set up and operate CNC plasma tables including most efficient use of machine and materials.

○ Rig, load & unload material with overhead cranes & forklift.

○ Operate a variety of steel fabricating tools including grinders, torch, ironworker.

○ Quality control of own work as well as final quality control of product.

○ Packaging with pneumatic bander.

○ Help troubleshoot and prevent equipment problems.

○ Conduct pre-operation equipment safety check & participate in equipment preventive maintenance.

○ Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment.

○ Identify opportunities for improving the work and actively participate in implementing solutions.

○ General duties as required to support the needs of the business.

Core Skills and Competencies:

· Follows all safety protocols, recognizes hazards, & looks out for safety of co-workers.

· Takes pride in and produces consistently high-quality work in a timely manner.

· Follows procedures with care to ensure all details are completed accurately.

· Maintains a consistently strong pace of work.

· Takes immediate, prudent action when confronted with a problem. Goes above and beyond the basic requirements of the job to support the team as a whole.

· Demonstrates personal commitment to the team by working across the business operation as called upon to do so. Makes suggestions for achieving team goals.

· Develops and uses collaborative, positive relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.

· Actively participates in the learning process, quickly gains knowledge, and puts new skills to use on the job.

· Approaches change positively and adjusts successfully to changing work assignments.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10
• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• South Burlington, VT 05403: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person