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Job Title: Machine Operator 1st & 2nd shifts
Department: Production
Job Type: Hourly, non-exempt
Reporting To: Production Supervisor
Location: Dothan, AL
Rate of Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per Hour (D.O.E) + 1 hour for 2nd shift differential
First Shift: M-F 6:00 am-2:30 pm
Second Shift: M-F 2:00 pm-10:30 pm
Description
The Machine Operator will be responsible for performing various tasks to set up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on assigned machines. The Machine Operator will also be responsible for inspecting parts to specifications and make adjustments, or tool changes as necessary to maintain quality specifications. Machine Operator Experience Required.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Set up and operates a production machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines
- Perform necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup and operation on multiple pieces of equipment
- Adjusts machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications and in a timely fashion
- Operate tools in order to aid in the manufacturing process
- Reads and interprets blueprints and diagrams to select, position and secure machinery
- Overseeing training of new or Junior Machine Operators
- Operate/monitor multiple pieces of equipment during operation to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops
- Communicate with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials
- Troubleshoot issues and perform maintenance
- Perform quality control, follow reporting and recordkeeping procedures, and report problems to supervisor
- Comply with all safety and health regulations
- Clean machinery and maintain cleanliness in work area
- Cross train as directed in other production areas.
Required Skills & Experience
- Previous machine operator experience in a manufacturing facility
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment
- Proficiency with hand tools
- Must be detail-oriented
- Knowledge of production and plant processes
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions
- Strong written and verbal communicator
- Read and write in English.
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Willingness to work in shifts (late or early hours, weekends, and overtime if necessary)
- Well organized, creative problem solver
- Self-motivated and capable of operating with minimal supervision
- Reliable individual with an excellent time and attendance record
High School Diploma or GED required
Job Title: Production Team Member – 1st and 2nd Shifts
Job Type: Full-time
Reporting To: Production Supervisor
Location: Dothan, Alabama
Salary: $16.00 – $18.00/hour D.O.E. +1 hour for shift differential
First Shift: M – F, 6:00am – 2:30pm
Second Shift: M – F, 2:00pm – 10:30pm
Benefits: Full Benefits Package: Medical / Dental / Vision / HSA, Life/Personal Time Off/AD&D/Short-Term/Long-Term Insurance, Employee Assistance, Matching 401K, and 9 Paid Holidays.
Description
The Production Team Member will receive on-the-job training. Working in a team environment within a wood manufacturing setting. Follows guidance, written and verbal instructions from experienced employees and team leader. Will clearly communicates with coworkers.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Working in a team environment in a wood manufacturing setting
- Follows safe work practices. Employee safety is the up most important to us!
- Follow all health & safety regulations including wearing appropriate protective equipment.
- May be required to use floor, palm, and belt sanders and other small hand-held tools as necessary to meet finishing standards.
- May sort lumber.
- May be required to use/apply epoxy fillers or glue product as needed.
- Maintains a clean and organized work area.
- Maintain a healthy and safe environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills Required
- Wood working experience preferred, but not required.
- Basic math skills.
- Ability to use tape measures and other basic small tools.
- Basic computer skills
- Communication: read and write in English
- Physical: occasionally lift 50 pounds, and 20 pounds frequently.
- Able to follow written instructions.
- Able to clearly communicate with coworkers and Team Leader
- Team Member oriented
- Interpersonal skills to build relationships and interact with co-workers.
Benefits:
- 401(k) with matching
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Referral Program
- Employee Assistance program
Schedule:
- 8 hour Shift
- First & Second Shifts
SmartLam North America is committed to providing employees with a safe and healthy workplace.
Job Title: Designer-Detailer
Position: Fulltime, non-exempt
Department: Engineering and Design
Reporting to: Design Manager
Location: Dothan, AL
Wage: Hourly
Travel: Minimal
Description
The Designer-Detailer role is accountable for supporting the Engineering and Design department to ensure that mass timber projects are completed accurately and are issued for review, fabrication, and construction in a timely manner. The primary objectives are to design for optimal manufacturing and assembly (DfMA) and ensure that SmartLam North America’s high level of service is provided on every project. Starting position level will be determined based on experience and abilities.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Model and detail mass timber projects primarily in 2D/3D CadWork and Auto-CAD.
- Develop mass timber submittal drawings, shop drawings, and production drawings using CadWork software and other tools.
- Provide necessary files and details to the production team to manufacture mass timber projects.
- Develop miscellaneous steel submittal and fabrication drawings.
- Support the maintenance and implementation of drafting standards for ALL drafting software being utilized.
- Support the development and maintenance of typical details and other assembly drawings.
- Utilizing various drafting software, support Sales and Project Management teams with project estimating and take-offs.
- Lead calls with the project teams to present 3D mass timber model and review coordination questions.
- Support the Project Manager with the management and tracking of project RFI’s.
- Support Quality Control review of all projects prior to delivery for submittal review or production.
Required Skills & Experience
- 2 year associate degree in Computer Aided Drafting or equivalent.
- 2+ years’ experience in architectural, structural or construction drafting using Revit or other 3D modeling software.
- Experience preparing and interpreting building construction documents and project manuals.
- Experience with other drafting software such as AutoCAD (2D & 3D), Rhino and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products.
- Highly organized, accurate and detailed.
- Self-motivated, energetic, and a quick learner.
- Able to work well with others in a team environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Understanding of building construction, detailing and structural systems.
- Mass timber design for manufacturing and assembly (DfMA) experience.
- Experience in CadWork or equivalent production software.
- Understanding of import/export function of production software to large format CNC machines.
- Understanding of import/export function of various file formats to CadWork software (e.g.: IFC, STEP, SAT, DXF, DWG, etc.).
Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician
Department: Quality Control
Type: fulltime, non-exempt
Reporting To: Quality Control Manager
Location: Dothan, AL
Wage: $16.00 – $18.00 per Hour plus $1 Shift Differential (D.O.E).
First Shift: M – F 6:00 am – 2:30 pm
Second Shift: M – F 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Benefits
Full Benefits Package. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance, Disability and Life Insurance, Personal Time Off (two weeks to start, earn up to five weeks), matching 401K, & 9 Paid Holidays.
Summary
The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for monitoring and troubleshooting the daily quality of the plant. The Quality Assurance Technician must always stay in communication with the Quality Control Manager and/or the Production & Plant Manager(s) in cases of failures. This is a physically demanding job and requires the ability to lift 50 pounds, kneel, squat, sit, and stand repetitiously for the entire shift.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Follow guidelines for preparing and testing samples.
- Measure test pieces using a variety of measuring devices including calipers, tape measures, moisture meters, and scales.
- Must be able to determine when retesting is necessary and maintain communication with management regarding all retests.
- Must be able to always maintain legible paperwork to record test results.
- Maintains a safe and clean working environment, complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Must work well with limited supervision.
- Must be very safety oriented and comply with all company and OSHA regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
- Troubleshooting quality issues.
- Daily monitoring of quality and process flow.
- Data entry of quality results.
Required Skills & Experience
- Read and write in English.
- Reliable individual with an excellent time and attendance record.
- Proficient in basic math skills.
- Proficient in the use of basic tools and measuring devices.
- Proficient in basic computer skills (Microsoft Excel and Word).
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- High attention to detail and organization.
- Creative problem solver
- Positive attitude with a track record of delivering results.
- Self-motivated with a strong ability to multitask and operate with minimal supervision.
- Capable of lifting at least 50 pounds, kneeling, squatting, and standing repetitiously.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in quality control or quality assurance.
- Previous experience in lumber manufacturing.
Job Title: Electrical Supervisor
Department: Maintenance
Reporting To: Maintenance Manager
Position: Fulltime, Exempt
Salary: DOE
Description:
The Electrical Supervisor is responsible for training and mentoring staff, creating work schedules, providing technical assistance, and troubleshooting system issues. You may also be required to maintain and repair the electrical equipment used on-site. To ensure success as an electrical supervisor, you should exhibit strong leadership skills and have sound knowledge of industrial and commercial electrical systems. A top-class electrical supervisor will ensure that all the electrical work done on-site is completed on time and to code.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Designing and implementing work schedules for the electrical staff.
- Providing motivation and assistance when necessary.
- Inspecting and assessing the work done by the electrical staff.
- Reading and interpreting design schematics to ensure the proper installation of electrical systems.
- Troubleshooting major system failures and equipment malfunctions.
- Repairing and maintaining electrical equipment.
- Overseeing the purchasing and maintenance of the electrical equipment on-site.
- Ensuring the work is completed on schedule and to code.
- Maintaining a safe and clean work area.
- Consulting with builders, architects, and other workers on-site.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment, both mechanical and electrical required; with three (3) – five (5) years of related working experience desired in each field.
- Basic computer skills desired.
- Communication: Read, Write and Verbally Communicate in English required.
- High attention to detail.
- Creative problem solver
- Positive attitude with a track record of delivering results.
- Must be safety oriented and comply with all company, state and OSHA regulations.
- Proven work experience as an electrical supervisor (3 years supervisor experience).
- Strong leadership and managerial skills.
- In-depth knowledge of commercial and industrial electrical systems.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Familiarity with state electrical and safety codes.
- Advanced troubleshooting skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- A good eye for detail.
- Reliable individual with an excellent time and attendance record.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a similar field.
Physical Demands (To be successful as an Electrical Supervisor, the individual must be able to meet the physical demands of this position).
- Lifting up to 50lbs
- Repetitive lifting 35lbs
- Carrying up to 50lbs
- Pushing/Pulling up to 50lbs
- Pinching/Gripping
- Reaching overhead
- Reaching away from body
- Standing up to 10-hours
- Walking up to 10-hours
- Crawling, kneeling, squatting, and climbing
The responsibilities named above are a summary of the responsibility of the Electrical Supervisor. Other responsibilities and duties may be assigned as needed at the discretion of Management.
Job Title: Master Carpenter
Department: Production
Job type: Fulltime, non-exempt
Reporting To: Plant Manager
Location: Dothan, AL
Salary: $21/hour – $24/hour
Summary
We’re looking for an experienced carpenter to join our team and help us create the next generation of beautiful designs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in carpentry, as well as experience with a variety of tools and techniques. He or she will be able to work independently, as well as take direction from our lead carpenter.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements.
- Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools.
- Study specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
- Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
- Assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
- Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
- Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter’s hand tools, or power tools.
- Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard.
- Install trim pieces such as moldings, casings, or baseboards.
- Hang drywall sheets, apply plaster or other compounds, and sand seams between sheets to prepare wall surface for painting or wallpapering.
- Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, millwork, and hardware.
- Plan and lay out work to sequence and alternate finish installation, considering appearance, access, and structural support.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Proven experience as carpenter.
- Solid understanding of carpentry techniques and methods of installation and construction.
- Excellent mathematical skills and understanding complex plans and drawings.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good physical strength, stamina, and coordination.
- Ability to work long hours standing, bending, and stooping.
- 3-5 years experience in construction and or carpentry work.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
- Leadership and supervisory experience.
- Project management experience.
- Working knowledge of CAD software and other computer programs.
- Cabinet making and wood product experience a plus.
- Certification from a vocational school or apprenticeship program.
MONTANA
Hourly Rate: $18/Hr. – $ 20/Hr. D.O.E.
Benefits: Benefits Package. Med/Dental/Vision Ins., Personal Time Off (8 hrs immediately – Earn up to 80 hrs. in the first yr.), Matching 401K, & 9 paid holidays.
Role Summary
The Production Team Member will receive on-the-job training. Working in a team environment within a wood manufacturing setting. Follows guidance, written and verbal instructions from experienced employees and team leader.
Second shift: Monday – Thursday, 4:00pm to 2:30am
Duties and Responsibilities
- Working in a team environment in a wood manufacturing setting
- Follows safe work practices. Employee safety is the up most important to us!
- Follow all health & safety regulations including wearing appropriate protective equipment
- May be required to use floor, palm, and belt sanders and other hand and other small hand-held tools as necessary to meet finishing standards
- May sort lumber
- May be required to use/apply epoxy fillers or glue product as needed
- Maintains a clean and organized work area
- Maintain a healthy and safe environment
- Performs other duties as assigned
Skills
- Team Member oriented
- Interpersonal skills to build relationships and interact with co-workers
- Able to clearly communicate with coworkers and Team Leader
- Basic math skills.
- Ability to use tape measures and other basic small tools.
- Basic computer skills
- Communication: read and write in English
- Physical: occasionally lift 50 pounds, and 10-20 pounds frequently.
- Able to follow written instructions
Job Title: Industrial Electrician
Department: Maintenance
Job type: Fulltime, non-exempt
Reporting To: Maintenance Superintendent
Location: Columbia Falls, MT
Travel: Minimal
Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 4:00pm to 2:30am
The Industrial Electrician installs new equipment, conduit, wiring and connection boxes per standards. Determines the parts required for proper installation and obtains them. Electrician will perform troubleshooting and repair of equipment with voltage ratings up to and including 600 volts. Performs general troubleshooting of lighting circuits. Replaces motion sensors, photo eyes and switches. Will clearly communicate with coworkers.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Follow safe work practices. Employee safety is the utmost important to us!
- Follow all health & safety regulations including wearing appropriate protective equipment
- Perform highly skilled electrical maintenance tasks including equipment installation
- Repair and PM electrical machinery; this may include, but not limited to, such equipment as AC/DC motors, drives, pneumatic, hydraulic, conveyors and instrumentation and PLC controls
- In downtime situations, must be able to analyze cause of breakdown with equipment
- Must also determine and complete maintenance repairs required to return the equipment to effective operating conditions
- Follow and adhere to safety lockout procedures and strictly adhere to plant safety rules
- Must be able to work independently, as well as in a group
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Maintain a healthy and safe environment
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Model company core values
Required Skills & Experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Stable employment history with a minimum of three (3) years experience in Industrial Maintenance work AND/OR equivalent education to include vocational/technical school certificate/diploma
- Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, on-call and rotating shifts and holidays
- Proficient in use of hand and power tools
- Experience with reading electrical drawings and schematics
- Troubleshooting experience, including the use of necessary test instruments such as digital multi-meter, oscilloscope, megger, etc.
- Experience using a computer for record keeping and documentation
- Able to work in extreme heat/cold, navigate catwalks and ladders
- Physical ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position, which includes climbing stairs, lifting up to 50 pounds, stooping and bending
- Ability to communicate effectively and constructively
- Comprehension of complex work instructions and documentation
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts in an industrial environment
- Team oriented
- Willing and able to learn new jobs and skills
- A personal and total commitment to observe all safety rules and regulations including NEC and NFPA70E (including LOTO and Arc Flash)
- Knowledge of DC motors and motor controls
- Knowledge of AC motors and motor controls
- Knowledge of DC, VFD, and servo drives
- Knowledge of single phase and 3-phase power distribution systems
- Knowledge of various process instrumentation, including pressure, flow, temperature, level, weight, etc.
- Knowledge of PLC controls, HMI operator interfaces, and control systems networking
- Working knowledge of basic industrial maintenance issues
- Able to read and write in English
- Able to follow written instructions
- Able to clearly communicate with coworkers and Team Leader
- Interpersonal skills to build relationships and interact with co-workers
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Knowledge of fire alarm and protection systems
- Experienced in pneumatic, hydraulic, and conveyor systems
- Excellent skills in root cause analysis
- Previous experience in Rockwell Software RSLogix5000 and FactoryTalk View Studio (Editor, Me, and SE), AB PowerFlex VFD’s and Kinetics Servos, and Ethernet IP networks using AP Stratix switches, Yaskawa AC drives and servo drives, and Lense motion control drives
Job Title: Environmental, Safety, and Health Manager
Department: Production
Job type: Fulltime, exempt
Reporting To: Plant Manager
Location: Columbia Falls, MT
Travel: Minimal
Summary
Environmental, Safety, and Health Manager inspect and evaluate the environment, equipment, and processes in working areas to ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) safety regulations and industry standards. The chief goal is to protect the employees, customers, contractors, and the environment. Manage, plan, implement and oversee the policies and procedures of SmartLam North America’s Safety Program. Educate employees on how to prevent health problems through the use of safety training programs. They also investigate accidents to identify their causes and find ways to prevent them in the future.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Plan and implement OHSA policies and programs.
- Advise and lead employees on various safety-related topics.
- Prepare educational seminars and webinars on a regular basis.
- Review existing policies and procedures.
- Adhere to all the rules and regulations.
- Conduct risk assessment.
- Enforce preventative measures.
- Lead accident investigations
- Identify process bottlenecks and offer timely solutions.
- Check if all the employees are acting in adherence with rules and regulations regarding PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), inspecting PPE as required and replacing PPE as needed.
- Responsible for new hire safety orientation, and additional training and re-training, as needed, for current employees.
- Prepare and present reports on accidents, violations and determine causes.
- Oversee workplace repair, installations and any other work that could harm employees’ safety by working closely with the Maintenance Manager and his team.
- Train employees on forklift, overhead crane and lock-out, tag-out procedures, fire, and weather safety, making sure all required safety procedures are in place for all new employees, our equipment, building and products, are following OSHA regulations and standards.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Extensive knowledge of environmental regulations and policies.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient in technology and equipment used in environmental inspections.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational health, safety, or a related scientific field.
- Five years of related experience.
- OSHA Knowledge required.
- Excellent knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices.
- Working knowledge in producing reports.
- Experience with writing policies and procedures for health and safety.
- Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics.
- Working knowledge of safety management information system
- Certificate in occupational health and safety preferred.
- Emergency First Responder certificate preferred, required once employed.
Department: Maintenance
Job type: Fulltime, non-exempt
Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 4:00pm – 2:30 AM (additional $1.00 shift differential)
Reporting To: Maintenance Superintendent
Location: Columbia Falls, MT
Travel: Minimal
Summary:
The Industrial Maintenance Technician is accountable for keeping the production machinery functioning in a proper manner to ensure manufacturing schedules and targets are met. This role focuses on promoting equipment longevity and operational efficiency through preventative maintenance and downtime minimization. Proficiency with equipment maintenance, technical understanding, troubleshooting, dealing with uncertainty, and a safety-conscious mindset are required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensures operation of machinery and equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, VFDs, soft starts and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
- Locates the source of problem by observing mechanical and electrical devices in operation, using precision measuring, and testing instruments.
- Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, hand, and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
- Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using rules, squares, multimeters, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
- Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, straightedges, multimeters, and basic electrical component programing knowledge.
- Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation, welders, torches, grinders, drills, hydraulic press, and all other tools/equipment associated with Industrial Maintenance.
- Maintains equipment, parts, and supply inventories, by reporting stock needs to Purchasing; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing Purchase Request and verifying receipt.
- Provides mechanical and electrical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
- Prepares maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications and by establishing personal networks.
- Maintains a safe and clean working environment, complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
- Must work well with limited supervision.
- Performs all tasks safely and complies with all company and OSHA regulations.
Required Skills & Experience:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Industrial Maintenance Technician Degree or Journeyman License desired, or with five plus (5+) relevant work experience.
- Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment, both mechanical and electrical required; with five (5) years of related working experience required.
- Must be able to troubleshoot Pneumatics and Hydraulics.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Must have competent skills using a variety of tools.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritize tasks in a self-directed work environment and maintain high levels of productivity without direct supervision.
- Excellent written and verbal communication in the English language.
- High attention to detail.
- Creative problem solver.
- Positive attitude with a track record of delivering results.
- Self-motivated with strong ability to multitask and operate with minimal supervision.
- Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed.
Physical Demands (To be successful as Industrial Maintenance Technician, the individual must be able to meet the physical demands of this position)
- Lift up to 100lbs
- Repetitive Lifting 30lbs
- Carry up to 70lbs
- Push/pull up to 100 lbs
- Pinching/gripping frequent
- Reaching overhead frequent
- Reaching away from body frequent
- Standing up to 8-10 hours frequent
- Walking up to 8-10 hours frequent/continuous
- Climbing frequent
- Hand/wrist use frequent
- Fine manipulation frequent
- Bending frequent
To be successful in this position, the duties and responsibilities must be performed on-site, remote work is not available.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.