Description
Overview
Join The Gund Company, where you will find friends who will support and challenge you to crush goals that provide amazing growth opportunities. We are in the business of electrical insulation manufacturing, but we really pride ourselves in just being a group of fun, driven, problem solvers who LOVE what we do!
The Gund Company: Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business
Job Summary
Implement the Production Fulfillment Process steps related to the manufacture of thermoset composite materials by operating manufacturing equipment that includes presses, forming, pultrusion and/or shape machines. Ensures machinery is set up, works properly, and conforms with (and can produce materials that conform with) company quality, quantity, and efficiency standards.
Duties also involve manual work and duties that require the use of various hand tools and secondary/accessory equipment.
Essential Job Functions:
* Form molded sheets and shapes of materials using various manufacturing equipment.
* Manufacture molded glass polyester sheets by laying up material to the desired thickness and spreading resin according to customer orders per instructions on customer work orders.
* Select and install machine components, such as dies, spacers, shims and/or stops according to specifications, using hand tools and measuring devices.
* Set up tooling, load programs and set machine parameters to ensure optimal equipment performance, including stop block shimming, shear bar changes and machine parameter entry.
* Trim/file and de-flash molded sheet edges and perform in process measuring and material inspections.
* Record and maintain production data, such as tolerance readings, and quantities, types, and defects of materials produced.
* Clean dies and molds, using scrapers, brushes, scotch pads or air hoses.
Qualifications and Competencies
* Production and Processing: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
* Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools including designs, uses, repair & maintenance.
* Basic to Intermediate math skills with the ability to understand technical drawings and troubleshoot.
* Forklift experience required.
Education and Experience
* A High School Diploma or GED with prior hands-on, vocational or job-related course work/training, or any similar combination of education and experience is required.
* Prior experience in a manufacturing industry with mixing, batching or compounding equipment is preferred.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee may be required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lb. drums, mixing bags and/or other related material. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment is typical of most shop environments; not climate controlled and subject to outdoor weather conditions. Team members are exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Why Join Us?
Our employees have a vested interest in our Company’s success. The Gund Company is 30% employee-owned through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Shares are awarded each year based on a calculation that takes into consideration our Company’s financial profitability, employee tenure, and earnings. There is no out-of-pocket investment required!
In addition, our employees enjoy:
* A safe and healthy work environment.
* Competitive wages.
* Comprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability.
* 401(k) retirement savings program with a 50% employer match up to 6% of contributions.
* Regular employee feedback through our IDP (Individual Development Plan).
According to the Gallup Q12 employee survey method, The Gund Company is ranked “world-class” regarding employee engagement. Please review our current career opportunities and consider applying today! We are always accepting applications for new talent to join our organization.
EEO Statement: It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discriminating based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual preference, or disability.
Sample Titles: Composites Operator I
Sample Equipment: (Sheet Molding Press, Shapes Press, Mixer, Pultrusion Line)
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