Production Worker

Join ClarkDietrich as a Finisher/Packager

Are you interested in working for a company that fosters growth opportunities, community involvement and a team-oriented atmosphere? ClarkDietrich, fosters a work-life balance and offers competitive compensation and benefits. Join a team that is STRONGER THAN STEEL℠., by applying to become a Finisher/Packager at our manufacturing plant in Riverside location.

Job Summary

The Finisher/Packager performs work in a manufacturing facility. Packages finished goods following proper standards and procedures. Additional tasks to include safely set up, operate and adjust metal forming equipment by use of appropriate tools and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Packages finished goods following proper packaging standards and procedures
• Exhibits ability to accurately read a tape measure
• Unitizes, check counts and verifies length
• Demonstrates ability and willingness to learning to operate machinery
• Ensures production areas are completely stocked with required material.
• Performs in a fast-paced production environment
• Displays ability to understand manufacturing procedures
• Lifts heavy objects by hand and cleans work area, machines and equipment, using broom,

Machine Operation

• Sets up, operates and adjusts metal forming equipment by use of appropriate tools and procedures
• Keeps mill operating according to operating procedures and in good condition
• Operates cutback saw in a safe manner and to order specifications
• Keeps mill and surrounding area clean and clear of obstruction
• Performs all change overs, using appropriate tooling
• Changes punches and shear dies
• Performs to Machine goals
• Willing and able to assist in training co-workers
• Must be able to work in team environment
• Performs other duties as assigned

Safety

• Works safely and follows all safety rules and operational procedures.
• Wears and maintains all required PPE.
• Performs Lockout Procedure as required by mill specific Lockout JSA
• Understands all safety devices and their operation.
• Notifies management if safety devices are malfunctioning or missing prior to operation.
• Safely operates all lifting devices per manufacturing specifications.

Quality

• Performs quality checks to include:
• Understands and uses a tape measure to check length, width and hole spacing
• Understands and appropriately uses a micrometer to measure thickness of the product - periodically
• Understands and performs routine checks for straightness, bow, and camber
• Understands and performs routine checks for part dimension using appropriate tools
• Appropriately maintains all paperwork on quality in a legible manner

Maintenance

• Performs routine maintenance and notifies maintenance personnel concerning any machine issues that might slow down production, cause a safety concern or lead to further maintenance problems
• Assists maintenance personnel as directed

Housekeeping

• Maintains a clean organized work station

Other

• Assists material handler with changing coils and follows reject policy on rejected steel
• Directs, assists and trains helpers to perform necessary functions
• Performs all necessary paperwork

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Qualifications

• Mechanically inclined
• Problem Solver
• Team Oriented

Education and/or Experience

• Prior manufacturing experience preferred
• The Military Equivalent will be recognized in lieu of education and/or experience

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to 50 lbs
• Standing 8 or more hours per day
• Walking - Off and on, 4-6 hours per day
• Body Positions - Squatting, bending, flexing and extending both arms
• Grasping - Both hands, up to 8-hours per day
• Sitting - None
• Pushing Effort - Carts of finished product and tools, up to 50lbs
• Pulling - Tools and finished product, up to 50lbs
• Climbing - ladders/stairs, occasionally

Mathematical Skills

• Basic Mathematical skills, addition, subtraction, multiplication and converting fractions into decimals
• Must be able to use and read a tape measure, caliper, and micrometer accurately

Work Environment

• Manufacturing facility - exposed to heat and cold
• Personal Protective Equipment always required
• Controlled Noise environment
• Activity level high - continuous overhead crane and forklift movement

ClarkDietrich Benefits Include

• Tiered wage system, where promotion is based on ability
• Full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts and Life Insurance)
• Monthly Bonus
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Vacation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Community Service Day