Production Laborer/Grinder

Raycap, Inc., an industry leader in manufacturing solutions for telecommunications, renewable energy, transportation, defense, and other applications, is currently looking for a  second-shift Welder in our Kearny, NJ facility. This is a fast-paced position in a metal manufacturing environment.  

The Grinder/Metal Finisher will operate grinding equipment to finish grind welds and to remove sharp burrs and edges of metal parts to customer expectations.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Performs repetitive deburring operations by removing excess metal and surface defects from parts by polishing, grinding, and cleaning per customer specifications
• Requires the ability to use common hand tools such as: orbital sanders, right angle die grinder, and 4 1/2" grinder
• Ensures work areas are clean and clear of debris and scrap material, placed in proper receptacles
• Assists with general production labor needs such as:
  • Punching cut parts out of sheet metal
  • Placing and organizing punch parts onto pallets
  • Moving material using pallet jack and/or forklift to appropriate work areas
  • Operating the PEM inserter machine
• All other duties as assigned
• Has the obligation to be aware of and comply with environmental, and safety policies and regulations and always endures duties of high-quality standards

Job Requirements:

• Ability to work effectively with limited to no supervision 
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred 
• Ability to communicate verbally
• Excellent time management skills
• Willingness to adapt and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Physical Demands:

• Ability to Lift up to 50 lbs
• Stand and Bend frequently without issue 
• Ability to work in non-climate controlled production environment

Hours: Second shift (3:30PM-12:00AM)

This job requires occasional overtime, which may change to meet our business's needs.  

Break/Lunch:     30 minutes lunch, plus two 15-minute breaks, to be determined by the manager.

Union:                 IBEW Local Union 3 with a 45-day probationary period.

Benefits:             Please reference the IBEW Local 3 Union Contract for all details on benefits.

• Medical/Dental/Vision/HRA/Annuity – 6 months from the hire date.
• Vacation Time – will begin effective June 30^th, after 6 months of continuous employment.
• Sick Time – will begin after 1 year of continuous employment.
• Mandatory Union Dues - $7/week, $28/month.
• Mandatory One Time $182 Union application fee.
• 12 Paid holidays.

Raycap is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, creed, veteran or military status, or other protected status. We participate in E-verify for all employment verifications. Drug-free workplace