Job Description

Operate high speed stamping presses and auxiliary equipment producing metal goods and steel components with manual and automated packaging processes. Quality awareness and accurate production reporting is a major responsibility.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Operate a high speed stamping press and auxiliary equipment with manual and automated packaging processes. 
• Meet and/or exceed daily production goals. 
• Report all machine malfunctions to mechanics or supervisors.
• Assist mechanics whenever required to keep press/packaging equipment operational.
• Manually pack metal connector plates and/or steel components into packaging containers boxes.
• Strive to keep product waste to a minimum; inspect finished products and mark steel lot numbers on shipping containers boxes with material information.
• Attendance at work during the regularly scheduled shift is an essential duty.  This includes, but is not limited to the ability to be present at work, arrive on time and be at the work station ready for work at the start of the shift.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Safety: Must have an outstanding safety record and follow all safety policies and procedures.
  • Participate in safety training and meetings.
  • Maintain clean and safe work area.
  • Report all injuries/accidents near misses immediately to supervisor or a member of management.
  • Report all unsafe acts and conditions.
  • Use equipment and materials properly.
• Quality: Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. Monitor own work to ensure quality.  Apply feedback to improve performance.
• Quantity: Meet productivity standards without diminishing quality of work.  Strive to increase productivity. 
• Dependability: Take responsibility for own action.  Commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.  Willing to work overtime whenever necessary.
• Initiative: Readily volunteers.  Undertake self-development activities. Seek increased responsibilities.  Take independent action.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
 

Language Skills:

Effectively communicate with co-workers and management regarding work and safety issues.

Mathematical Skills:

Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:

Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Comprehend job training and safety instructions.
 

Computer Skills:

Some PC skills helpful, but not required.
 

Other Skills and Abilities:

Read a tape measure.

Other Qualifications:

Previous forklift experience preferred but not required.

MiTek Perks:

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off
• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement
• Performance/Incentive bonuses 
• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing  
• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at +1 314-434-1200.

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