Pioneer Metal Finishing is the leading surface engineering company in North America. For 75 years, we’ve delivered consistent, quality metal finishing solutions for mission-critical applications. Our advanced surface modification technologies and scalable execution improve the performance of mission-critical products and enhance brand value for companies in the healthcare, automotive, and industrial markets. We encourage you to learn more about opportunities with Pioneer Metal Finishing and join our team today!

Job Summary

This position is responsible for designing and fabricating efficient tooling to maximize efficiencies on the production lines. Collaborates regularly with tooling supervisor, production support, and other production leaders to ensure specifications are accurate and quality meet the customer requirements and expectations.

Primary Functions and Responsibilities

• Designs and fabricates tooling to maximize load density and efficiency while ensuring safety of all personnel and quality of the customers’ product is maintained.
• Collaborates with production and direct supervisor to determine daily priorities, maintenance schedules, and procedures for special tooling and basic production needs.
• Consistently provides tooling and load size recommendations for quoting purposes, advises appropriate parties if/when tooling needs cannot be met as expected.
• Understands how to use basic hand tools and specialized equipment such as drills, welding equipment, grinders, and various cutting tools and equipment, as well as measuring tools.
• Partners with quality in the development of SOPs and participates in cost reduction by notifying appropriate personnel of irregularities and machine malfunctions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Objectives

• Facilitates consistency by ensuring all processes and procedures are followed appropriately for all assigned areas.
• Contributes to safety by keeping work areas and equipment clean, responding accordingly to alarms, and escalating situations as outlined by facility guidelines and practices.
• Supports all staff in assigned areas by completing necessary documentation, aiding teammates where able, and communicating effectively at all levels of the organization.

Work Environment

• Sharp parts & tooling, heavy carts, occasional temperature fluctuations and humidity changes, heat from ovens, moderate noise levels, limited hand and air tool use, and compressed air (must use hearing protection).
• Repetitive lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Ability to identify color variances.
• Potential splash exposure near process lines; various chemicals used in process.

 Education/Qualifications

• Fabrication and welding experience is required.
  • Mig & Tig (aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong math skills and attention to detail.

 Disclaimer

This job description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties to be performed by the position incumbent. Employees are expected to follow job-related instructions and perform other job-related activities assigned by their supervisor. This description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for this role and is subject to change.

We offer the following benefits to All Employees immediately upon hire:

• Next-Day Pay: Don’t wait for payday; access your daily pay the next day!
• Quarterly Incentive Program: Paid based on hours worked and business results
• Paid company holidays
• Shift Differentials for 2^nd and 3^rd shift
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• On-the-Job Training and Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Recognition and Rewards program
• Fun Recognition Events and more!

Full-Time Employees (30 + hours per week) may participate in the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Eligibility begins on the 1^stof the month, following your start date)
• Paid Time Off: 80 Hours earned your first year
• Company funded Health Reimbursement or a Health Savings Account up to $3,000
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Additional benefits for employee purchase: life insurance, critical illness, voluntary accident, and accidental death & dismemberment
• LiveHealth Online, virtual doctor visits