Metal Fabricator | Defiance, OH

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innovation. The company invests with our most valuable resource - our people. Swanton Welding Company is seeking a Pre-Installation Truck Technician that is proactive, energetic, and a team player that thrives in a manufacturing environment. The position is based out of the Swanton, Ohio location and the hours are Monday - Friday from 6:30am - 4:00pm.

A career at Swanton Welding Company means becoming a part of a diverse group of dynamic professionals. Our work style is collaborative, open, and welcoming of new ideas. Our employees enjoy a company culture that fosters teamwork as well as individual initiative and rewards success. Swanton Welding Company offers an excellent benefits package

with three medical plan options, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, AD&D coverage and a 401(k) plan with company match. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Pre-Installation Truck Technician's responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, Understand the safety features of the machines and tooling to ensure they are operating without compromise to safety systems.

Follows safety protocols and complies with all PPE requirements Respect and protect Swanton Welding's and third party's property (tools, vehicles, facilities, equipment) and business activities Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided

for the job. Install bolt-on accessories, including lift axles and drill holes into bed frame.

Mount hitches, mud flaps, crane plates, etc. Move battery boxes, air tanks, fuel filters, install axels and airbags and route air lines. Operate power hand tools and basic tools Visually inspect quality and use other quality inspection equipment to confirm compliance to part specifications. Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and work area Conduct self at all times in a way that promotes a positive image of the Swanton Welding and follows the code of conduct Performs other duties as assigned by the Shop Supervisor QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or equivalent Basic mechanical knowledge Familiarity with plumbing of air lines Experience working with wrenches and impact tools (i.

e. auto mechanic skills) Knowledge on how to operate drills, air tools, power tools and cranes. Experience working with cars, trucks or semis Basic weld experience a plus Ability to read a tape measure and understand mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions). A work history of compliance to safety, quality, and productivity standards A work history that supports a good to excellent attendance record Fast learner and able to adapt in a fast-paced environment Detail oriented approach to daily work activities Able to work well in a team-oriented work environment Positive attitude and willingness to learn PREFERRED SKILLS At least 2 years' of mechanical experience Ability to read, interpret and understand Work Orders.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Walking, Standing, Sitting Kneeling, Stooping (Frequently) Lifting, Carrying up to 50 pounds (Occasionally) Temperatures (Occasionally) ADDITIONAL NOTES May require overtime with little notice before or after normal work hours or weekends. Job Posted by Applicant Pro

world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities. Job Purpose Job Duties and Responsibilities This position is located in Napoleon, Ohio and is a brownfield plant start-up.

The facility will be a Dana final assembly plant for the Ford Bronco and Ranger products. Responsibilities: Oversee, provide leadership for and coordinate activities for production within the plant to ensure quality and productivity measurements are acceptable. Supervise all employees in your department and manage the flow of production. Encourage teamwork within the lines and across

all shifts. Monitor shop floor safety. Responsible for training team members in their operations and the safety requirements of that operation. Responsible for maintaining high standards for housekeeping, safety and general maintenance.

Actively participate in all aspects of quality control as it related to daily production. Verify work standards/ set up sheets, quality checkpoint sheets and all other production related documents are present at the point of use and up to date. Must also ensure employees follow them. Monitor scrap on daily basis and implement corrective actions to achieve yearly scrap goals. Focus on improving product and process capability. Forward thinking and self-motivated

in relation to production floor/ systems improvements. Involved in problem solving and corrective actions related to production issues.

Oversee production meetings with employees in your department. Liaison to Team Leaders on all shifts (Coach, Lead, and Direct). Must be willing to accept phone calls during off hours. Able to coach and give disciplinary notices to employees when necessary. Update and backss employee-training matrix at all times. Schedule and post overtime requirements when necessary. Monitor vacation and attendance of employees in your department. Responsible for time entry. Supports, enforces and complies with all company policies and procedures.

In charge of completing performance evaluations on employees. Experience Required: High School diploma required. College degree or some college preferred. 3+ years in manufacturing or assembly experience. Union experience preferred. Supervisory experience preferred. Solution oriented with the ability to investigate and analyze data for problem solving. Project Management skills and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to think and act cross-functionally. Computer proficiency in a Windows environment utilizing Microsoft Office.

Basic mechanical aptitude with strong attention to detail focus. Ability to work in a fast paced, highly complex setting. Excellent organizational skills. Must have the ability to work overtime and weekends as required. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, interaction, age, national origin, religion, interactionual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters Please note that as per Dana policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening.

Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Dana will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.