Description

IKG is the North American leader in the manufacture of high-quality steel and aluminum bar grating.  We place a high value on our employees, our customers, and our stakeholders and we welcome like-minded individuals to apply to join our organization.  We are part of the Meiser/Dutco group of companies operating in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Germany, Dubai, France, Hungary, Belgium, Egypt, Brazil, Morocco, Romania, Czech Republic, and Turkey employing over 14,000 employees globally.

Position Summary

Primary Responsibilities

• Assists      operator in making set-ups as required.
• Observes      incoming material, monitors coil feed process, manipulates controls as      required and advises Operator in event of malfunction or material      problems. 
• Loads      welder with slit coil using fork trucks, coil grippers and other      appropriate material handling equipment.
• Monitors      run out equipment, shear and off-load equipment. Checks material coming      off welder and identifies finished grating pieces, and writes up jobs.      Reports apparent defects or equipment malfunction to Operator and/or      Supervisor. Unload material into designated areas.
• Performs      minor maintenance reports any malfunction of equipment to supervisor.
• Performs      other miscellaneous duties as assigned by Supervisor such as, but not      limited to inventory counts, unloading incoming materials, loading raw      material, etc.
• Maintains      neat and orderly work area.
• Restocks      coils of flat bar, loads, threads, cuts, matches end and welds ends      together, as required.
• Performs      job functions using safe work practices.
• Required      to adhere to all safety rules and regulations and participate in safety      efforts.
• The      above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to      describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be      construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may      be inherent in the job.
• Load      slit coil onto payoff racks and monitor coil payoff while running,      insuring smooth and steady operation. Unloads finished product and moves      to designated staging areas. Threads, cuts, matches ends and welds coil      ends.

Requirements

• Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should      demonstrate the following competencies:
• Professionalism      - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure;      Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or      position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on      commitments.
• Customer      Service - Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets      commitments.
• Interpersonal      Skills - Maintains confidentiality.
• Oral      Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative      situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
• Written      Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling      and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; 
• Planning/Organizing      - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
• Quality      - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and      promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own      work to ensure quality.
• Attendance/Punctuality      - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Education      and/or Experience: 
• High      School diploma and some manufacturing or related experience.
• Trade      school preferred: Welding; manufacturing or related. 
• Ability      to read and interpret documents as well as technical manuals and      materials. Ability to write clear instructions and fill out required      paperwork.

Mathematical Skills: 

• Ability      to perform basic math as it relates to production items. 

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is exposed to plant & office environments, occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. 

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

“IKG is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender orientation; genetic traits, national origin, disability or protected Veterans.