Description

Join us in Shaping our Future!

If you're looking for a company that offers both job stability and the opportunity for personal and professional growth, Power Test is the place for you.

Why Power Test?

Financial Stability: Over 90 years in business, our sustained growth is a testament to our prudent financial management and our ability to adapt to changing market dynamics.

Career Advancement: Many of our team members have enjoyed long and fulfilling careers with us, with opportunities for advancement.

Industry Leader: Join a company that is recognized as an industry leader and pioneer.

Community Involvement: Share time, talent, and treasure in the community through group projects, eight hours paid charity time off, donation drives, and employee donation match.

Summary:

The Saw Operator is responsible for helping deliver profitable growth by completing machining functions accurately, efficiently, and safely. Power Test Saw Operators will be tasked with operating a horizontal band saw, reading blueprints, tape measures and calipers. This position plays a critical role in maintaining and organizing the department, as well as supporting the department through other duties and tasks as assigned. The Saw Operator is a good fit for anyone who is interested in starting a career at an industry leading manufacture.

Essential Functions:

• Perform standardized and repetitive machine operations to meet tolerance and finish requirements.
• Adjust machine and feeds according to standard procedures.
• Optimizing machine processes, produce parts accurately and efficiently.
• Read and follow procedures and specifications to complete basic setups and operations on standardized machine sequences and dimensions.
• Read and interpret basic drawings. Report necessary corrections to engineers or supervision.
• Complete first piece inspection and use basic measuring and inspection tools to ensure parts conform to specifications.
• Maintain quality and safety standards.
• Operate a forklift or crane when necessary.
• Follow company procedures to complete assignments. Complete required records.
• Communicate concerns to manager timely.
• Maintain a clean and neat work area.
• Participate in and contribute to continuous improvement culture, including Lean initiatives.
• Work effectively as a team member to contribute to a positive workplace.
• Demonstrate and support company values.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Some experience working with mechanical tools or equipment (hand tools and power tools), this experience may have come through a high school shop class
• Ability to read a ruler and tape measure
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

Knowledge & Skills:

• Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and their applications.
• Computer Skills - Basic computer skills and Manufacturing Software skills are preferred, but not required.

Competencies:

• Ownership Mindset Understands that individual actions have a direct impact on the success of organizational goals and profitability.
• Safety Focus Adheres to all workplace and safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices.
• Emotional Self-Awareness Understands what triggers one’s emotions and uses this understanding to maintain a professional presence both inside and outside the company.
• Interpersonal Understanding Aware of what others are feeling and thinking.
• Uncompromising Integrity Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and company values.

• Accountability & Dependability Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight.
• Attention to Detail Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks.

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.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

The employee may be required to drive on occasion and must have a valid driver’s license and be covered under the company’s insurance policy.

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.

The employee works in a manufacturing assembly environment and is occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. He/she is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is loud.

The above statement reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation describes and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work that may be inherent in the occupation.

Total Reward Offerings:

• Generous paid time off policy
• Ten (10) paid holidays
• One (1) day paid charity time off
• Employee donation match
• Organized service projects to support local nonprofit organizations (i.e. charity drives, team building activities)
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability & Life AD/D
• Employer Subsidized Health, Dental, Vision, Hospital Indemnity, Supplemental Life, Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Matched 401(K)
• Onsite Gym with employee led classes
• Avanti Market one stop shop to purchase breakfast, lunch or snacks
• And much more

Company Overview:

At Power Test, LLC we take pride in our unwavering commitment to excellence and our track record of sustained financial growth. As an industry leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of dynamometers, heavy equipment testing systems and related data acquisition and control systems, we've not only weathered economic storms but have consistently thrived, providing our employees with job stability and a platform for career growth.

EEO Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.