Production Laborer | Threaded

About Us:

Afinitas, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a global leader in equipment, forming systems, and essential accessory products that support transportation, water, and utility precast concrete infrastructure worldwide. We provide industry-leading production equipment; highly engineered formwork; and a broad portfolio of precast concrete, electrical, and construction accessories, along with structural products and systems designed for bridge, highway, and heavy construction applications. Afinitas is part of BW Forsyth Partners, LLC, the investment group of global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm 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:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operation of light, medium and heavy equipment including forklift.
• Ability to assemble various threaded products at appropriate/acceptable rates.
• Pull and deliver parts to work center, referring to work order or pick list.
• Handles parts with care to avoid cosmetic and physical damage.
• Perform basic repetitive operations such as drilling, grinding, deburring and simple assembly tasks.
• Perform basic assembly operations to exacting tolerances’ work with various types of parts including rotating shafts, gear trains, mechanical structures and sprockets.
• Operation of various hand-operated tools related to steel fabrication.
• Operate eye bolt bender.
• Maintains equipment and performs daily inspections of equipment.
• Must be able to use welding equipment or the ability to learn welding procedures.
• Set up equipment needed for threading and bending that are needed in the manufacturing production process of steel fabricated products.
• Tears down and set up shearing machines used to necessary items for threaded products.
• 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 experience with Tesker Roll Threader.
• Basic knowledge of threaded operational procedures.
• 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

 

• Works in a plant/manufacturing environment that involves the use of industrial machinery and chemicals.  Employee must be able to correctly wear and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required at the location.

Vision: Good Vision, corrected to normal: or ability to access required information and to perform job duties          

Hearing: Good hearing, corrected to normal; or ability to communicate/understand-required information and to perform job duties.

Mobility: Ability to be mobile throughout required work area.

Compensation:

The approximate pay range for this position is $19-21/hour. Please note that the pay range is a good faith estimate at the time of posting and may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, and geographic location.  Our complete benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 401k plan with company match…all starting on day one!

 

 

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