Production Worker | Maryville, MO

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: This position is a production " floater" within our Form & Weld department.

This position will need to have the capability of helping out wherever needed within the department and perform various responsibilities as needed. Sets up and operates machine that performs multiple operations such as forming, welding, twisting, and calibrating to form chain metal rod or wire; run proof-tester machine (checking for chain tolerances); and, function as a material handler. Key Duties and Responsibilities: 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. 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. Runs calibrator properly and can identify quality defects in chain. Runs proof-tester to check for chain tolerances. Helps load wire on turntable. Assists Operator with Load Former and loading wire. Checks wire tag to ensure that the new Hi-Hat is correct wire, size, and same heat number.

Reads and understands wire tag and job. Helps keep Operators caught up by calibrating chain and getting cut off wire in proper container. Core Competencies: Problem Solving skills Technical 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 Ability to use measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers is preferred Ability to read blue prints is preferred Must be able to use hand and power tools Must be able to work in a fast paced environment Must possess good quality control management skills'ability to identify good chain vs. bad Must be able to run calibrator properly and identify quality defects Ability to be forklift certified Physical Demands/Work Environment: Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, or crawl Must be able to lift 35lbs, at times may be asked to lift more Environment is non-climate controlled Production floor is typically loud Must wear required PPE

Yes, our teams make and finish chain, but they also have the opportunity to make their own work environment a little better and safer. At Laclede, we work hard because our products are put to the limits every single day. If one of our links fails, it could mean the difference between someone hurt or getting home safely to their family.

We take chain making seriously, so our customers don't have to. Position Summary: Back-up for Supervisor in his/her absence; as well as assists with day-to-day operations of the Form & Weld Department. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Assists supervisor with daily operations within the Form & Weld Department and perform as acting supervisor in the absence

of the supervisor. Assists operators with troubleshooting problems. Able to identify continuous improvement programs related to the department. Learn to read and understand Production Schedule to discern when setups are to be performed.

Learn to read and review Job Travelers to ascertain product data. Develops/revises standard operational and working practices and observes employees for compliance. Assists operators with more in-depth repairs of the equipment. Consults with the supervisor and or shop personnel to determine if a repair requires the maintenance department. Fill in as a Setup operator in the absence of the Setup Person. Duties and Responsibilities in the Absence of the Supervisor:

Reviews and plans for production operations, establishing priorities and sequences.

Reviews, maintains, and verifies employee work schedules and hours worked. Prepares operational schedules and manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meet specifications. Reviews production and operating reports and resolves problems to ensure minimum cost and delays. Resolves worker grievances or submits unsettled grievances to Human Resource Manager for action. Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data. Core Competencies: Analytical skills Technical skills Customer Service Interpersonal Skills Communication Skills-Oral and Written Ability to work independently and as a team.

Good work ethic- dependable, punctual, organized, efficient, effective, conscientious, with attention to detail. Ability to meet company standards (i. e. goals and objectives, production quotas, project deadlines) while maintaining a quality conscientious attitude. Capable of changing with the work environment, production demands, priorities, methods, and direction at a moment's notice. Self-motivated Innovative/Resourceful Cost Conscious Quality Management Leadership/Strategic Thinking Ability to think on your feet and decide with conviction.

Education: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience Required Qualifications: Knowledge to all safety aspects within the department as well as various safety concerns throughout the plant. Complete knowledge of quality aspects of the product or where to look them up. Knowledge of mechanisms, mechanics tools and basic machine operation is a must. Basic understanding of industrial safe practices and standards is required Demonstrated experience managing and coaching employees Intermediate computer skills with Outlook, Work, Excel, with the ability to learn company specific programs such as Epicor.

Ability to troubleshoot issues with production, equipment, or people as well as delegate tasks as needed Basic math skills-addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers and fractions; conversion of fractions and decimals Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Ability to obtain forklift license Physical Demands/Work Environment: Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, or crawl, and climb a ladder. Must be able to lift 50lbs, at times may be asked to lift more Environment is non-climate controlled Production floor is typically loud Must wear required PPE

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