General Laborer | Laser & Press Break (Night Shift)

About Us:

Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, USA, Afinitas is the global market leader for pipe and precast concrete equipment, forming systems and concrete accessories used to build the world’s critical transportation, water and utility infrastructure systems. Afinitas is known for the innovative technologies and services it provides through its trusted HawkeyePedershaab, BFS, New Hampton Metal Fab and other well-known brands, which customers have relied upon for decades. Afinitas is a part of BW Forsyth Partners, LLC, the investment arm of Barry-Wehmiller, a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

 

 

Job Description:

Hours are Monday - Thursday 7pm-5am with a 45 minute unpaid meal break

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operation of light, medium and heavy equipment including forklift.
• Setup and operate Laser Machine and Press Break in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
• Read and analyze prints, layouts, or route sheets to determine optimal setup.
• De-nest completed parts, inspect, and match to prints.
• Material handling: receive, check-in and stock/put away raw materials.
• Inventory Maintenance: issue material, cycle count and manage obsolete material.
• Use suction hoist and lift bridge to insert and remove material.
• Organize parts for the next process.
• Handles parts with care to avoid cosmetic and physical damage.
• Operation of various hand-operated tools related to steel fabrication.
• Maintains equipment and performs daily inspections of equipment.
• Cleans and maintains workstation to be used daily in the production process.
• Regular, timely attendance to meet organizational needs in an efficient and effective manner.
• Performs special projects or assignments as directed.
• Must be able to follow all appropriate safety practices.
• Must be able to comprehend and retain safety programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior forklift and operator experience a plus
• 1 year of production experience
• 1 year of experience with plasma tables, laser machines, press breaks or similar equipment
• Detail oriented
• Able to use hand tools.
• Basic mathematics skills and be able to read a measuring tape.
• Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds frequently.  Over 50 pounds, a forklift or crane will be used.  Must be able to push or pull a cart with 80 pounds of force.
• Basic knowledge in the operation of computer and computer software a plus
• Team oriented
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Ability to work individually as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to obtain and operate mobile equipment needed to perform essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Lighting: natural lighting, supplemental lighting as needed
• Space: indoor/outdoor work in open environment
• Temperature: seasonal extremes of hot and cold are encountered
• Flooring: primarily concrete and gravel; snow, ice or mud may be encountered
• Noise: continuous noise levels of 80 DB, may be higher on occasion

BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

KEY:

Occasional = 0% to 33%

Frequent    = 34% to 66%

Continuous = 67% to 100%

N/A              = Not Applicable

Standing

Continuous

Sitting

Occasional

Walking

Occasional

Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping

Frequent

Reaching above shoulder

Occasional

Climbing (stairs, ladder, etc.)

Occasional

Working on unprotected Heights

Occasional

Working on protected Heights

Occasional

Lifting weights from 0 to 20 pounds

Frequent

Lifting weights from 21-40 pounds

Occasional

Lifting weights from 41-60 pounds

Occasional

Lifting weights from 61-80 pounds

Occasional

Lifting weights over 80 pounds

N/A

Push/ Pulling equipment/products etc. weighing from 0 to 50 pounds

Occasional

Being around or operating moving machinery/equipment

Frequent

Operating a vehicle (as a part of your job)

Occasional

Hand Movements: Recording Data

Occasional

Operating office equipment

NA

Operating Computer

NA

Simple Grasping (right and left)

Fr