Pella, IA Wood Fabricator 2nd Shift $25.25 hourly+$1.50 diff for 2nd Shift

Job Title

Be part of a winning team that emphasizes professional growth and development. A window of opportunity is open for individuals seeking meaningful careers with a strong, people-focused company headquartered in the nation's heartland: Pella, Iowa!

At Pella, we're all about building great windows and doors, strong customer relationships, and the rewarding career you've always wanted. Pella Corporation is proud to be a privately held, professionally managed company.

Our team members are able to grow from cross-functional experiences, an abundance of development opportunities apply themselves in individual contributor roles or lead areas of the organization. We know you will find the right opportunity with Pella!

Pella Corporation Requirements

• Pass drug screen
• Pass pre-work ability screen
• High school diploma or equivalency
• Pass pre-employment tests
• Work in a team environment with the ability to communicate in a concise, polite and respectful manner

Environment

• Noise level requires hearing protection in designated areas
• Seasonal high temperatures and humidity
• Ability to work in fast pace conditions

Essential Responsibilities

• Comply with safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures
• Regular/dependable attendance required
• Flexibility of work hours including overtime
• Able to work with and around moving equipment
• Operate equipment that requires close control and adjustment following production orders to maintain tight tolerances
• Make mechanical adjustments and perform equipment maintenance and set ups

Additional Responsibilities

• Ability to rotate to other positions as needed
• Other duties may be assigned

Education & Experience

• Manufacturing experience is preferred
• Job-related experience is preferred

Skills and Talents

• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to use measuring tools and instruments (i.e. calipers, templates, gauges)
• Ability to use hand tools and machinery
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Proficient mechanical and math aptitude

Applicable Classes

• Industrial Math
• Measurement Technology
• Quality Technology
• Wood Technology
• Adhesive Sealants
• Standard & Technical Blueprint Reading

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 60 lbs. at waist level and up to 30 lbs. at shoulder level up to an occasional basis when moving products
• Push or pull with up to 70 lbs. of force up to an occasional basis when moving products
• Generate up to 65 lbs. of grip strength up to an occasional basis with each hand while handling products
• Generate up to 15 lbs. of pinch strength up to an occasional basis with each hand while handling products
• Display average coordination with both hands up to a continuous basis while performing job tasks
• Perform elevated work up to an occasional basis when handling products
• Stoop, kneel or squat up to an occasional basis when handling products
• Reach forward and to the side up to a frequent basis when handling products
• Stand up to a continuous basis and walk up to a frequent basis during the course of each shift
• Able to perform repetitive tasks up to 12 hours per day