Anderson Dahlen
Description:
Gray's Specialty Equipment segment offers a comprehensive range of expert services, including design, manufacturing, integration, installation, and maintenance of some of the most advanced systems in the food, industrial, pharmaceutical, and vacuum science markets. From components to fully integrated equipment, we provide purpose-built solutions that integrate seamlessly into larger facility design-build, expansion, and retrofit projects.
The Specialty Equipment segment includes Anderson Dahlen, located in Ramsey, MN and Waconia, MN, and AD Process Equipment, located in Naperville, IL. Anderson Dahlen specializes in stainless steel and specialty alloy fabrication and is ISO 9001:2015 certified, as well as ASME, AWS, and PED compliant. AD Process Equipment features a dedicated control panel fabrication shop, in-house engineering capabilities, and manufacturing space to support customized process system solutions.
The wage range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; certifications; as well as other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $26 to $39 hourly.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION:
As a working lead, performs a full range of rough grinding, polishing and metal finishing operations on components, manufactured parts and assemblies in accordance with prescribed specifications.
MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Collaborate with the Manager / Supervisor to ensure workload demands are met.
- Inform the Manager of important developments, potential problems, and related information necessary for effective supervision of the department.
- Grinds, files, or sands surfaces of metal items using hand tools, power tools, and knowledge of metal finishing techniques: Examines and feels surface of metal to detect defects, such as dents, scratches, or breaks in metal.
- Use a variety of hand tools and manual techniques to smooth surfaces to grind and blend to specified finish.
- May polish metal surface, using powered polishing wheel or belt.
- Be able to set-up and operate straight-line sanders, buffers, timesavers, and hand-held grinders and polishers.
- Coordinate and complete information for the Manager and other personnel, relative to projects within his/her assigned group to ensure on-time and accurate job completion.
- Develops, maintains, and portrays a high degree of professionalism and technical competence within the organization, encouraging excellence through example.
- Recommends measures to improve productivity and quality.
- Continually works to improve the company's efficient use of material, capital, and human resources.
- Responsible for training employees along with the Manager/Supervisor, communicates quality plans, and activities as appropriate, to ensure a coordinated work effort and “team” approach. Periodically giving input to the Welding Resource Manager on appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems with Welding Resource Manager.
- Functions as a technical resource for the finishing department and as such is consistently able to communicate clearly and effectively with both technical personnel and non-technical personnel in an appropriate and understandable manner.
- Works from drawings, sketches, specifications and instructions to plan work in proper operational sequence and determine methods and techniques to be applied.
- Responsible for inspecting the work of the Metal Finisher and repairing defects as needed to produce a quality product that aligns with our Mission Statement.
- Attends training as needed or required.
- Ability to use equipment and stage work independently for the team.
- Participate in cross functional teams on projects to help meet company goals.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY:
- High School Diploma/GED + 1 year in manufacturing industry, preferred.
- A minimum of 5 Years of Finishing or related experience.
- A high level of attention to detail is a must as aesthetic appearance is critical.
- Demonstrated skill and experience in Finishing processes.
- Good verbal and written communication
- Ability to relate well to others and gain the respect of co-workers.
- Displays a positive attitude and a strong desire to learn and grow.
- Must be reliable and punctual.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Forklift and Crane license.
- Ability to train others.
- Ability to problem solve and develop finishing processes and methods.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The company fosters a manufacturing-type environment. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Lift/Carry-
- 0-10 lbs. continuously.
- 11-50 lbs. frequently
- 51-100 lbs. never
- Push/Pull-
- 0-25 lbs. continuously
- 26-100 lbs. frequently
- Bend- 34-66% during a 10/12-hour shift
- Twist/Turn- 34-66% during a 10/12-hour shift
- Kneel/Squat- 0-33% during a 10/12-hour shift
- Sit- 0-33% during a 10/12-hour shift.
- Stand/Walk- 67-100% during a 10/12-hour shift
- Overhead Reaching- 0-33% during a 10/12-hour shift
- Ladder/Stair- 0-33% during a 10/12-hour shift
EEO DISCLAIMER:
Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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