We are in need of a driven Form and Weld Operator -- off shift to join our high-achieving team at Laclede Chain Manufacturing in Maryville, MO.
Growing your career as a Full Time Form and Weld Operator -- off shift is a remarkable opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in presentation, attention to detail and have the right work ethic for the job, then apply for the position of Form and Weld Operator -- off shift at Laclede Chain Manufacturing today!
It all started in a St. Louis blacksmith's shop in 1854 and since then, we at Laclede have been dedicated to providing strong, well-crafted chains to help people get where they need to go. and we've never stopped innovating. It's our mission to create a world where people live and work securely. Whether you're lifting a heavy load or securing it, defending the country, or driving across it on icy roads, Laclede Chain is there every step of the way, providing American-made chains forged in the fires of dedication and innovation.
At Laclede Chain, we form every link with passion, precision, and a commitment to quality. We believe that the strongest steel and the boldest ideas are fortified by the human touch, and so, when you work with us, it's the people on our team who make all the difference.
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 Benefits of working as a Form and Weld Operator -- off shift in Maryville, MO:
? Opportunity to Make a Difference
? Room for Advancement
? Competitive salary
