Job Details

Job Location: Covington - Kalamazoo, MI

Salary Range: $20.00 Hourly

Description

Title

Bender

Classification
Non-Exempt

Reports to

Shift Supervisor

Position Type and Expected Work Hours

Full-time

1st Shift: Mon - Fri 6am - 2:30pm

Pay Rate: $20+/hour, dependent on knowledge and experience

Additional Compensation Available: $0.90/hour Safety & Attendance Bonus, Discretionary $90/month Gas Bonus, Discretionary Year-End Bonus, Steel-toe Shoe Reimbursement

SUMMARY

The Bender is responsible for all functions of tube bending including setting up, operating, and selecting the correct fixtures and tools needed to complete each job.

Essential Functions (Other duties may be assigned and management retains the discretion to add, delete, or change the duties at any time)

Maintain a safe work environment to make certain MIOSHA safety rules and regulations are followed.
Perform production assignments as directed by supervisor.
Conduct quality inspections using appropriate quality measurement tools (calipers, tapes, height gages, check fixtures etc.)
Perform production assignments as directed by supervisor.
Able to interpret technical drawings and demonstrate proficiency in following work instructions.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Must be able to interact in person with peers and the public.
Must be able to handle high stress situations.
Exhibit behaviors that reflect the company core values: Integrity, Empowerment, Sustainability, and Compassion.

Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience:

1 to 3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to speak effectively and clearly to others in a group setting.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to meet strict deadlines set forth in the production schedule.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Walk or stand for the length of the shift.
Routinely performs repetitive movements such as bending, twisting, reaching, and lifting.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the production department and other designated areas.