Department: Operations

Primary Function: Lays out, bores, fills, and trims brush patterns on wood, plastic, or any other materials necessary to manufacture brushes according to specifications.  Set up staplers, drawing fixtures, trimmers, and power equipment.

Reports to: Production Supervisor

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meets standard production rates.
• Sets up and operates staplers, hand drawing tools, trimmers, table saws, radial arm saws, band saws, and any other equipment necessary.
• Performs or obtains quality checks on each operational step before proceeding to the next step.  Reports any quality issues to the production supervisor immediately.
• Lays out bores, fills, and trims brush patterns according to production order specifications.
• Performs routine maintenance\inspections on equipment and reports deficiencies to the production supervisor.
• Completes necessary paperwork for each production order.
• Keeps work area clean and safe.  Returns all tooling and fixtures to appropriate storage locations.
• Follows all safety policies.
• Delivers product to specified area upon completion.
• Assists in training and guidance for new department members.
• Be trained to use a torch.
• May need to help out in other departments on occasion.

Know-how:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of basic shop math.
• Experience with using a variety of small hand and power tools.
• Ability to read a tape measure to 1\32 of an inch.
• Able to use and read an analog and digital caliper as well as other measuring tools.

Department: Automatics Coiler / piston assembly

Primary Function: Sets up / operates coil brush / strip brush / piston assembly machine to producebrushes per specifications.

Reports to: Production Supervisor

  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs complete setup, change over, adjustments to include form rollers, channel coiler, retaining wire, shoe, trimmer, mandrel coiler, piston assembly machine and any other general adjustments to operate the machine.
2. Performs routine maintenance to include lubrication, general housekeeping, etc. to maintain a safe work environment.
3. Produces product at standard rates or better while maintaining specifications.
4. Maintains setup, data sheet and spare parts cabinet.
5. Documents SPC (statistical process chart) when required.
6. Fills out time sheet and labor summary daily.
7. Cuts raw material when necessary.
8. Boxes product when applicable.
9. Performs or obtains quality checks on each operational step before proceeding to the next step. Reports any quality issues to production supervisor immediately.
10. Assists in training and guidance for new department members.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

 Know-how \ Skills and Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of basis shop math and understanding of metrics
• Able to use a ruler and various measuring devices such as micrometers and dial calipers
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Must be detail orientated and accurate with good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills

Physical Characteristics Needed for Job

• Pulling: Physical ability to exert sufficient force to draw, drag or otherwise move objects in sustained motion.
• Pushing: Physical ability to exert sufficient force to press or otherwise move objects in a sustained motion.
• Reaching: Extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Repetitive Motions: Physical ability to sustain movements especially of the fingers, wrists, hands or arms.
• Standing/Sitting: Physical ability to remain in standing/sitting position especially for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping: Physical ability to engage in the activity of bending the body downward and forward for sustained periods of time.
• Walking: Physical ability to move about on feet to accomplish tasks related to the position.
• Vision: abilities require close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Lifting: Frequent lifting of material up to stated weight below.
• Able to lift up to 50lbs. (Above 50 lbs needs assistants).

The above description covers the principle functions of the job. It is not intended to be all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated professional who is passionate about manufacturing and eager to contribute to our company's growth, we encourage you to apply. Please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are a suitable candidate for this position to debbie.hoernke@schaeferbrush.com

Schaefer Brush is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs complete set-ups to include: Programming, wire guides, loading of raw materials, adjust picker gap, carriage speed, material pressure, trimmers, wire tension, change filling tools, pickers, wire and any other general adjustments to run the machines.
• Performs routine maintenance to include: lubrication, belt changes, changing trimmer heads, clean vacuum system, clean computer air filter, and general housekeeping.
• Produces product at standard rates or better while maintaining specifications.
• Maintain and update program card files and maintain spare parts cabinet.
• Documents set-ups in logbook.
• Fills out time sheet and labor summary daily.
• Cuts raw material when necessary.
• Boxes product when applicable.
• Performs or obtains quality checks on each operational step before proceeding to the next step. Reports any quality issues to production supervisor immediately.
• Assists in training and guidance for new department members

Know-how \ Skills and Abilities:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of basic shop math and understanding of metrics
• Able to read a tape measure to 1/32 of an inch and use various measuring devices such as a micrometer, analog and dial caliper
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Possess strong mechanical abilities and analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to learn to program machines
• Must possess good communication skills in the English language including written, verbal and listening.
• Machine Operation experience preferred, 3+ years

Physical Characteristics Needed for Job

• Pulling: Physical ability to exert sufficient force to draw, drag or otherwise move objects in sustained motion.
• Pushing: Physical ability to exert sufficient force to press or otherwise move objects in a sustained motion.
• Reaching: Extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Repetitive Motions: Physical ability to sustain movements especially of the fingers, wrists, hands or arms.
• Standing: Physical ability to remain in standing position especially for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping: Physical ability to engage in the activity of bending the body downward and forward for sustained periods of time.
• Walking: Physical ability to move about on feet to accomplish tasks related to the position.
• Lifting: Repetitive lifting of stated weight
• Able to lift up to 50lbs. (Above 50 lbs needs assistants).

The above description covers the principle functions of the job. It is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Department:  Wire                                                            

Primary function: Set-up and operate trimming, cutting, and punch press equipment; and all support equipment to produce product to specifications.

Report to: Production Supervisor and Team Leader

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Set-up equipment to produce product. This includes but is not limited to blades, calipers, gauges, diameter fixtures/dials, and any other adjustments to trimming equipment necessary.
2. Set-up cutting equipment to reach overall brush length.
3. Set-up and maintain Punch Press for fixture attachment.
4. Pulling boxes of fixtures to keep stocked on shop floor.
5. Measuring and checking product to make sure that quality is maintained throughout production.
6. Perform routine maintenance to include cleaning, coolant refilling, and greasing.
7. Deliver product to next operation.
8. Keep area clean and organized.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Know-how

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Good math skills
• Able to read a ruler to within 1/32”
• Good eye to hand coordination.
• Able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• Able to bend, twist with flexibility.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.

Skills that will be acquired through on the job training:

• Working knowledge of trimming blades.
• Working knowledge of brush materials.
• Use of some hand tools
• Use of measuring devices other than ruler

The above description covers the principal functions of the job.  It is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.