High Heat Line Operator

Job Description

Dexter is the premier manufacturer and supplier of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets has an opportunity for High Heat Line Operator at our manufacturing facility located in Seagoville, TX.

Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter has manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes, Dexter has achieved many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service.

For more information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dextergroup.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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  Understanding of quality policy
• Review work order instructions before each project
• Verify tools to be used and components according to the forming area
• Verify measuring instruments to be used according to the work instructions and control plan
• Verify work order and part number to be run.
• Check the control plan for furnace temperatures (high heat, quench oil, and temper) and verify conveyor speeds. Record in inspection report every hour.
• Check the first piece according to the control plan, inspection report, and work instructions
• Verify one piece every hour and record in the inspection report according to the control plan
• If material is found out of specification, see, analyze, communicate to the Supervisor, and follow work instructions and control plan.
• Before ending the shift, stop 10 minutes early to clean the machine and report natural scrap and bad pieces.
• Fill out the scrap form according to work instructions."
• Deliver report and work order to the supervisor.
• If there is a second shift, communicate to the next operator what is running.
• Load high heat furnace according to wrok instruction and visual aids
• Rotate every 45 minutes within the high heat area, forming area, and quenching area
• Forming area: Place pieces in the former according to work instructions
• Quench oil area: Take pieces from the conveyor, arrange, and place them in the tempering furnace according to work instructions

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time and perform repetitive motion type tasks regularly
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds,
Ability to endure heat in a manufacturing facility that is not climate-controlled
Regularly exposed to various repetitive vibration of hand tools
Continuous range of motion, bending, lifting, twisting, crouching, reaching, pushing and/or pulling
Frequent exposure to powered vehicles, power tools, and automated assembly fixtures
Continuously uses manual and powered hand tools, (electric, battery operated and/or air powered)

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent

We care for our people. Here are some of our great, comprehensive Benefits:

• Dexter offers a competitive wage
• Full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA
• 3% profit sharing in our Safe Harbor program
• 401(k) Plan with company contributions
• Opportunities for internal career development and growth

Apply now to join an industry leader and make a difference in what we do for the customers we serve!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screen. Dexter Axle Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

Dexter will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada. We do not provide sponsorship. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.