Form and Weld Machine Operator Vicksburg--various

Position Title: Form & Weld Machine Operator

Location: Maryville, MO

Department: Form & Weld

Reports to: Form & Weld Manager

Laclede Chain Manufacturing has origins dating back to 1854 when we manufactured hardware for the wagon trains heading out west. Our rich history started with having innovative and hardworking people. People continue to be the backbone that makes Laclede Chain a great place to work. We are a family owned American company that continues to be a force in the chain industry. Our teams promote a safe and fun working environment. We were recently recognized with a gold award by the Association of Wire Rope Fabricators for having an outstanding safety record during the 2015 year.

We are needing more innovative and hardworking individuals to help our company continue to grow. As the only family owned business in our industry, we have the capability of being flexible. Our flexibility allows us to quickly promote from within, offer competitive wages and a generous benefits package. The package includes health care, vacation, paid holidays, and a 401K.

Position Summary: Sets up and operates machine that performs multiple operations such as forming, welding, twisting, and calibrating to form chain metal rod or wire.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Selects, installs, and aligns tooling, coppers, cutting tools, guides, and stops to set up machine.
• Sets controls to synchronize machine actions for various operations on chain in specified sequence.
• Positions coil of metal wire or rod on feed spindle and threads it through straightening rolls into feed mechanism.
• Starts machine to produce sample product and measures for conformance with specifications.
• Adjusts settings of controls, as required, to obtain product meeting specifications and quality standards.
• Starts machine to begin production and observes machine operations for evidence of malfunction and products for defects.
• Repairs or replaces worn/broken tooling/machine parts in tool holders or machines to maintain efficient machine use insuring product specifications.
• Observes machine operation and continually monitors quality of product to certain specifications.
• Reads and understands product schedule to insure proper rod or wire are being used for product being run.
• Maintains machines and work area by keeping both clean.

Core Competencies:

• Problem Solving skills
• Technical skills
• Customer Service
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills'Oral and Written
• Ability to work as a team or individually
• Good work ethic'efficient, effective, accurate, organized, conscientious, dependability, punctual, etc...
• Meets Company standards (i.e. goals and objectives, production quotas, project deadlines, etc...) and with high quality
• Adaptability'changes in the work environment, production demands, priorities, methods, direction, etc...
• Takes initiative
• Innovative/Resourceful

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated mechanical ability, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• Must be able to use measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers
• Must be able to read blue prints
• Must be able to use hand and power tools
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, or crawl
• Must be able to lift 25lbs, at times may be asked to lift more
• Environment is non-climate controlled
• Production floor is typically loud
• Must wear required PPE