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Our Positions

9

Draftsmen with Solidworks Experience

9

Electricians with PLC Experience

9

Mechanical Design Engineers

The Mechanical Engineer will design and test all aspects of mechanical equipment and machinery.

Duties/Responsibilites

Designs products such as engines, machines, instruments, controls, or robots.
Works with a design team to create design sketches, layouts, and plans.
Uses computer-assisted design(CAD) and SolidWorks software to create preliminary and detailed drawings of the product.
Produces specifications for products and chooses raw materials and components to be used in production.
Builds models and prototypes of the product and tests the design.
Studies the test data and makes comparisons with similar designs.
Develops control systems and monitors production.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Required Skills/Abilities

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent mechanical and technical skills.
Proficient with computer-assisted design(CAD) software.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.
Five years of related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
Must be able to access and inspect all areas of machinery.

Draftsmen with Solidworks Experience

The CAD Draftsman operates Computer Aided Design (CAD) computer system, including creating, updating and modifying maps, and performs manual drafting. Solidworks proficiency is required.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Creates CAD drawings for engineering projects.
Calculate dimensions, weight limitations and requirements in materials.
Prepare and review rough sketches and review them along with the engineering team.
Identify potential operational issues and redesign products to improve functionality.
Participate in project meetings and conference calls as required.
Creates manual drawings for engineering projects.
Update and maintain drafting log.
Maintain all revisions of project drawings.
Review drawings for completeness and accuracy.
Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Physical Demands

This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position.

Travel

No overnight travel is anticipated. Occasional local day travel may be required.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None required for this position.

Competencies

Technical Capacity.
Communication Proficiency.
Problem Solving/Analysis.
Thoroughness.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Required Education and Experience

Associate’s degree or completion of a technical trade school in CAD, drafting or related field, plus at least three years of related work experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Solidworks proficiency required. We utilize both 2019 Premium & 2019 Electrical Schematic Pro.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Certified Welders

We are seeking a highly skilled Welder to join our growing organization. In this position, you will work on-site and in-house to complete jobs on time and on budget. You will lay out, fit, and fabricate metal components to assemble structural forms using knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy, and engineering requirements.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Use powered saws, hand shears, and/or chipping knife when necessary.
Use portable grinder, hand file, and/or scraper when necessary.
Use precision measuring tools to inspect grooves and angles.
Maintain proper equipment; repair when needed.
Weld parts in flat, vertical, and/or overhead positions.
Interpret drawings and plans; carry out work accordingly.
Produce templates and other work aids.
Performs related duties as assigned by supervision.

Competencies

Communication Proficiency.
Flexibility.
Initiative.
Learning Orientation.
Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
Problem Solving/Analysis.
Technical Capacity.
Teamwork Orientation.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stopping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Required Education and Experience

Professional Certification through the American Welding Society.
Proven experience as a welder.
Ability to do basic math.
Basic understanding of electricity.
Understanding of metallurgy.

Preferred Education and Experience

One or two years of work experience in fabricating shop.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Fabricators

The fabricator operates fabricating machines such as cutoff saws, shears, rolls, brakes,
presses, forming machines, spinning machines and punches that cut, shape and bend
metal plates, sheets, tubes and structures by performing the following duties below.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.

Operates fabrication shop and machine shop machinery and equipment. Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
Sets stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule or template.
Positions workpiece against stops or aligns layout marks with die or blade.
Observes machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction.
Measures workpiece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.
Removes burrs, sharp edges, rust or scale from workpiece.
Performs minor machine maintenance.
Sets up and performs maintenance on fab and machine shop machines and performs burning work.
Ensures that quality control standards are met.
Maintaining a production schedule.
Performs related duties as assigned by supervision.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED diploma, or three to six months’ related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

Fabrication certificate received from trade school.
Three to six months’ work experience in fabricating shop.

Competencies

Communication Proficiency.
Flexibility.
Initiative.
Learning Orientation.
Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
Problem Solving/Analysis.
Technical Capacity.
Teamwork Orientation.

Physical Demands

Work Environment

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CNC & Press Brake Operators

The CNC and Press Brake Operator will use a press brake to bend, shape, cut, and manipulate sheet metal and metal plates. They will also produce machined parts by programming, setting up and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards set forth by Growers Custom Equipment; keeping records as directed and maintaining equipment and supplies.

Duties/Responsibilities

Operates a press brake to manufacture tools, equipment, and other components from sheet metal or metal plates.
Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, reference planes and machining parameters.
Prepares, sets up, and adjusts press brake as required by product plans and production schedules.
Ensures that there are sufficient raw materials available; anticipating needed stock; requesting orders for stock.
Measures and aligns materials to be used.Programs mills and lathes.Inspects products, evaluating finished pieces for compliance with quality standards and specifications.
Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing word tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
Maintains equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Physically able to operate the press brake and CNC machine.
Prolonged periods of standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying materials.
Must be able to lift 25pounds at a time.

Required Skills/Abilities

Proven experience as CNC operator.
Computer savvy with basic understanding of computer programming and CAD/CAM
Controls and Instrumentation
Ability to read, interpret, and follow mechanical documents and drawings.
Mechanical aptitude and good math skills (basic math, geometry and trigonometry).

Education and Experience

Highschool diploma or equivalent required; certificate or diploma in engineering or relevant discipline is a plus.
Successful completion of apprenticeship is preferred.
At least two years of experience in metal fabrication or related work preferred.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Growers Custom Equipment is an equal opportunity employer, as such, reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Shop Foreman

The Shop Team Lead contributes to the success of Growers Custom Equipment, LLC by being fully immersed in floor operations, welding, fabrication and providing in the moment coaching totem members.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Operates fabrication and welding shop machinery and equipment. Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction.
Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
Sets up and performs maintenance on fab and machine shop machines and performs burning work.
Ensures that quality control standards are met by the shop floor team.
Models and holds employees accountable to safe operating standards and quality assurance standards.
Work as a part of a high-performing team to achieve the company’s goals.
Demonstrates exceptional verbal and written communication skills with employees, customers, field management and corporate office.
Maintaining a production schedule.
Stays informed by maintaining product knowledge, accesses available training and seeks out additional resources when necessary.
Performs related duties as assigned by GM or Corporate Office.

Competencies

Communication Proficiency.
Flexibility.
Initiative.
Learning Orientation.
Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
Problem Solving/Analysis.
Technical Capacity.
Teamwork Orientation.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position is an immersive leadership role. While fully engaged inday-to-day welding and fabrication of jobs on the floor, the Shop Team Lead will directly coordinate the activities of production and operating workers. The Shop Team Lead will work directly with the GM and Corporate Management.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED diploma, or three to six months’ related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

Welding certificate received from trade school.
Two to three years work experience in welding/fabricating shop.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Shift Supervisors

A Shift Manager, or Shift Lead, is responsible for overseeing business operations, delegating tasks to team members, and resolving problems that occur on their shift. Their duties include observing team members performance and coordinating employee responsibilities to improve efficiency. Shift Managers might perform the same tasks as employees while having the authority to manage co-workers in the absence of the Shop Foreman.

Duties/Responsibilities

Assigning team members with tasks to be completed each shift.
Setting performance metrics for team members and work with team members to ensure all metrics are met.
Properly resolving problems and troubleshooting issues as they arise without the direction of management.
Managing multiple projects as well as staff members.
Reporting to the Shop Foreman and meeting with management to review goals and metrics.
Maintaining a work environment that meets company, state and federal safety and employment guidelines.
Assist in welding/fabrication when needed and ensuring that all fabrication is properly completed.
Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Completion of a formal apprenticeship OR successful completion of an in-company, three-year training program required.

Supervisory Responsibility

Observe team members and ensure work is getting completely correctly and in a timely manner.

Required Skills/Abilities

Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair.
Able to manage team members and assist Shop Foreman with different projects.
Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models, and blueprints.
Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
Must be able to see details at close range.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.

Inventory Control Specialist

The Inventory Control Specialist will maintain the organizations inventory, ordering and supplying necessary items while maintaining accurate records of all procurements.

Duties/Responsibilities

Maintains consistent stock of inventory, ordering new stock up to pre-authorized limit as inventory dwindles.
Establishes and maintains backup source for high-demand items.
Assesses inventory reports and order patterns to identify items in need of automatic, recurring delivery.
Provides inventory reports to purchasing and inventory control manager.
Develops and maintains good working relationships with vendors.
Maintains accurate daily records of goods received and shipments made.
Manages and maintains inventory system; facilitates upgrades to related database and/or software under the direction of the purchasing or inventory control manager.
Conducts frequent spot and partial audits of physical inventory.
Assists with periodic (at least annual) physical inventory audits.
Operates forklift truck when necessary.
Performs other related duties as requested.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Required Skills/Abilities

Excellent communication skills with warehouse workers, purchasing department, and outside vendors.
Basic understanding of inventory control procedures.
Proficient keyboarding skills.
Extremely organized and able to work with minimum supervision.
Ability to develop professional relationships with outside vendors.
Ability to perform basic math calculations.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience with computerized inventory systems required.
Forklift operator certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.
Must be able to navigate warehouse and reach items both high and low.

Electricians with PLC Experience

The Electrician will install and maintain the electrical wiring, fixtures, and systems in buildings. Experience in PLC Programming preferred.

Duties/Responsibilities

Installs and repairs electrical wiring, systems, and fixtures in buildings.
Installs conduits and pipes to house electrical wires and cables.·Ensures piping complies with electrical codes.
Installs circuit breakers and other electrical hardware and connects wiring to them.
Connects electrical systems to power lines to provide electricity to the building.
Tests electrical systems to ensure proper installation and operation.
Inspects electrical systems to determine whether repairs are needed.
Replaces conduit and wiring as needed.
Replaces circuit breakers as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Program and trouble shoot PLC Programming.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Required Skills/Abilities

Ability to read blueprints.
Extensive knowledge of electrical systems and wiring.
Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
Proficient in the use of test meters and other diagnostic equipment.
Excellent analytical and problem–solving skills.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Completion of a formal apprenticeship and valid electrician’s license required.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to see color to discern color–coded wiring.
Prolonged periods standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing ladders or scaffolding.
Must be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

Quality Control Engineer

The Quality Control Engineer will ensure that products are designed, built, and produced in accordance with customer specifications and quality requirements.

Duties/Responsibilities

Facilitates planning and development of quality control systems for specified products or processes.
Collaborates with representatives from various functional groups assigned to the product or program including but not limited to design engineering, purchasing, production, manufacturing engineering, and inspection staff.
Collaborates with teams of engineers and product specialists to ensure customer and division quality requirements are met.
Reviews design, manufacturing, and testing documentation.
Coordinates and performs inspections of raw materials and finished products, applying appropriate quality assurance testing models.
Identifies the root cause of quality problems, and coordinates modifications or other corrective actions.
Offers technical guidance and support in response to quality testing and analysis.
Ensures contract compliance by reviewing and approving quality requirements for supplier purchase orders, manufacturing, and other related services.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

Thorough understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering.
Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn the company’s quality control system.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, required; OR
Associates degree with related coursework plus a certifiedquality engineer certificate required.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Ammonia Technician

Ammonia Refrigeration Technician is responsible for maintaining, operating, inspecting, and repairing various types of ammonia refrigeration equipment, air compressor system and HVAC equipment and testing and maintaining the chemical systems used in the refrigeration system and in the boiler systems.

Job Responsibilities

Perform PMs and repairs on compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, vessels, valves, and other machinery included in the ammonia refrigeration equipment.
Replacement of defective mechanical and manual valves.
Replace defective motors.
Remove ice buildup from evaporator drain pans, investigate the cause, and correct the problem.
Drain oil from ammonia system.
Fill out daily reports.
Remove and reinstall ammonia compressors.
Perform motor alignments by use of dial caliper indicators.
Compressor and pump shaft seal replacements.
Work directly with all refrigeration contractors, electricians, and pipefitters when they are working on the ammonia refrigeration system to ensure that they are following all the company safety policies, and meeting work standards. Inspect and maintain the ammonia detection system.
Ensure that all ammonia system safeguards are always functioning properly.
Check integrity and tolerances by the use of a micrometer.
Troubleshoot electrical problems.
Ability to write SOPs, pump-down procedures, LOTO procedures.
Remove and install 3 phase motors.
Layout, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
Other routine work such as hanging plastic and handling roof concerns as needed.
Participate in an active role on the HAZMAT team utilizing expert knowledge of the Utilities Department.

Job Requirements

Associate Degree or a minimum of 2 years of experience in mechanical/refrigeration/utilities field in an industrial or manufacturing setting is preferred.
Working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration system is a must.
Basic computer skills including Google Suite and L2L.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.
Must be able to work with limited supervision.
Must be able to climb ladders and do work on aerial work platforms as needed.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to work in all types of conditions including cold work in the wintertime and hot work in the summer time.
Must be able to read and interpret P& ID drawings.