Job description
Overview
Dexter, a premier manufacturer and distributor of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts and accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets, has an opportunity for an
Saw Operator at our manufacturing facility located in
Albion,
Indiana
.
Dexter, headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, employs over 3,800 people in the U.S. and Canada, operates 20 manufacturing facilities, and distributes trailer parts and accessories through over 30 company-owned distribution locations. Dexter has achieved its many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service. Dexter is a wholly owned subsidiary of DexKo Global, Inc.
Founded in 1960 by Leonard Dexter, Dexter is recognized as a progressive industry leader providing quality products manufactured in the U.S. and Canada, employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes. Through company-owned distribution, Dexter excels in providing customers with the best in value by delivering the trailer parts you need when you need them. With over 30 warehouses nationwide and thousands of trailer parts in stock, we help our customers get the job done quickly and correctly.
For more information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dexteraxle.com .
Dexter offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Dexter’s benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA, and 401(k) Plan with company contributions.
Position Summary
This position reports directly to the Production Supervisor and will be responsible for operating various saws in the Axle plant to meet production schedules.
More specifically, this position will be responsible for activities including, but not limited to the following:
- Operating overhead crane to lift material into appropriate saw
- Setting up and programming saw parameters to cut material accurately
- Tracking orders and processing administrative work pertaining to orders
- Performing minor maintenance tasks to ensure continued safe operation of equipment
- Loading materials into shot peen machine
- Performing troubleshooting activities on machines, as needed
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency preferred, but not required
- Must be able to read work instructions and other work documents provided in English
- Prior manufacturing experience preferred, but not required
- Must be able to read tape measure, micrometers, and calipers
- Ability to read and comprehend work instructions and other simple documents
- Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and looks for ways to promote quality
- Observes safety procedures
- Must be able to work without constant supervision and be self-motivated, while working as part of a team
- Possess a high degree of quality workmanship and be detail oriented
- Maintains good attendance and work ethic
- Hand tool experience is a plus. Also working with overhead crane, hammer, wrench, saw blades, pen, tubes and racks
Some examples of preferred competencies:
- Communication (verbal & written)
- Initiative & Energy
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Adaptability & Agility
- Customer Focused
Physical requirements
- Lifting up to 50 pounds and up to 100 pounds with a two-person lift
- Standing, reaching, balancing, stretching lower extremeties constantly
- Grasping, pinching and fine manipulation frequently
- Bending and squatting occasionally
Work Environment
- Working indoors where temperatures could be hot/cold, depending on season
- Mandatory PPE for eyes, ears, hands, and feet to prevent exposure to hazardous materials or injury
- May be required to work overtime, including weekends
Disclaimer
- The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in said position.
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