Employment Opportunities

Any company can proclaim superior quality and customer service, but it requires quality people to deliver on that promise; consequently, we are looking for a career-minded individuals to join our highly dedicated team where quality and customer service is truly our mission. Below, please find current opening positions. If no open positions are listed, but you would like to join a strong a team with a clear vision of continuous growth through providing quality products and maintaining superior customer service please submit your resume.

Carrolton Texas Plant

1725 Sandy Lake Road
Carrollton, Texas 75006

Industrial Maintenance Technician Level II & III

Pay $26 – $56/ Hour depending on experience level

Position Summary:

Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic tools, hydraulic systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions. Qualified Technicians must be able to demonstrate a strong aptitude for troubleshooting equipment while also following strict OEM preventive maintenance techniques.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair all capital equipment.
• Monitor and complete preventive maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and electronic equipment, including injection molding machines, extrusion machines, air compressors, HVAC, fire suppression, and alarm systems.
• Respond, troubleshoot, and perform emergency repair work on manufacturing equipment promptly based on priority established by production management.
• Understand PLC Lader programs and components like I/O, timer, counter, loop, jump.
• Install and troubleshoot VFD/Drives 240 V and 480V, including wiring and programming (IP Addressing, CCW Parameters)
• Understand the hydraulic schematic for troubleshooting and identifying components in the field.
• Blueprints: sizes, tolerances, units (inches and mm), convert measurements, and identify multiple fasteners.
• Understand how to use precision tools: torque, mic and calipers, and dial indicators.
• Disassembly/assembly medium mechanical precision (components tolerances within 0.002″ – 0.015″). bearings (radial and thrust loads), seals, glands, lubrication, fittings, subassembly/attachments, pumps, conveyors, valves, fans, motors, alternators, ovens, cutters, presses, tanks, paint lines, cranes, including shaft alignment, belt/chain tensions, equipment testing/release.
• Welding MIG and stick, to make a safe repair in hydraulic lines and machinery. TIG and Flux-Cored, occasionally welding enough to make a safe repair in hydraulic lines and machinery in general.
• Fabricate or modify parts using lathe, tree drill, milling Machine, power saw, withing 0.0001″ to 0.002″
• Install and troubleshoot on field medium mechanical precision: rollers, sheaves and sprockets, belt/chain/coupling for power transmission, pumps, conveyors, valves, fans, motors, alternators, ovens, cutters, presses, tanks, paint lines, cranes, including shaft alignment, belt/chain tension, equipment testing/release.

Qualifications:
• Knowledge of injection molding process, pneumatic conveying process and troubleshooting, chilled water systems, and grinding equipment.
• Ability to use a multimeter for electrical troubleshooting.
• General facilities maintenance experience.
• Associate’s degree or credits from a technical college preferred, with a focus in the areas of mechanical, electrical, electronics, hydraulics, or pneumatic systems repair.
• Successful completion of high school, or equivalent
• Bilingual is a plus

Physical Demands: The employee in this role will be primarily standing while performing assigned duties. There will also be frequent walking involved, as well as the use of hands to handle and feel. The employee will be required to have coordination and manual dexterity to safely operate overhead cranes, among other equipment. The employee will be required to reach with their hands and arms, occasionally balance or climb, and stoop as necessary. Additionally, the employee will need to have the ability to regularly lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted. This job requires specific vision abilities, including close vision for performing detailed tasks, distance vision to see objects clearly at a further distance, and peripheral vision to be aware of surroundings. These vision abilities, among others, are essential to successfully carry out the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.

Extrusions Supervisor 

Position Summary: Reporting directly to the Extrusions Manager, this position performs frontline supervisory functions and is responsible for safety, corrective action, associate relations, housekeeping and performance reviews for assigned shift. This position will have multiple direct reports in the various areas of the extrusions department (Presses, Saw Operators, Press Operators, Rackers, Stackers, etc.)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assign, supervise and coordinate daily activities of assigned shift to ensure production goals are met and work is performed in a safe manner
• Ensure production demands are met for assigned shift and work is focused on quality, safety, and environmental responsibility
Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules
Ensure staff is trained to perform their job safely and in the most efficient manner
• Provide technical leadership and training as needed
Make recommendations to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product
• Identify nonconforming material/products and work toward resolution
• Conduct daily shift start-up meetings (Tool Box Meetings) discussing safety issues and expected workload
• Conduct annual employee performance reviews
• Communicate, motivate, supervise, counsel and discipline all direct reports as necessary
• Participate in hiring decisions for assigned shift
• Facilitate seamless hand off between shifts by communicating status of work
• Accurately complete all shift documentation/paperwork
• Address complaints and resolve issues related to assigned shift
Maintain strict adherence to company and safety policies/procedures
• Act as a back-up to the Extrusions Manager in their absence
• Safety Advocate for department, strictly enforcing all safety policies and procedures
• Promote and enforce ISO 9001 elements as they apply to the Extrusions department
• Maintain all performance goals assigned by the Extrusions Manager
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Skills and Experience:
• Must be able to perform Essential Duties and Responsibilities of job description
• 5+ years of aluminum extrusion experience
• Associate’s degree or technical school preferred
• Previous supervisory experience preferred

CNC Foreman

Position Summary: Reporting directly to the Fabrication CNC Manager, this position is responsible for providing guidance and motivation to the CNC personnel to achieve established production goals consistent with ISO 9001, Quality, and Safety standards. Main duties are to ensure workflow and production goals are met, and to ensure safety procedures are followed thoroughly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Promote, support and enforce ISO 9001 standards as they apply to the CNC department
• Provide clear direction for assigned work in the CNC department
• Review output to ensure quality of work and production demands are met
• Motivate staff to work with higher efficiency and ensure that the work is completed on time
• Support floor staff during setup of jobs, evaluate blueprints and estimate labor hours
• Compile purchase lists for tooling and other support materials
• Train employees on the proper CNC Equipment
• Partners with programmers to identify CNC programming issues
• Works with the team on technical best practices and establishes standard policies and procedures
• Leads and mentors the team to accomplish production goals aligned with company goals
• Ensure employees receive proper training focusing and promoting Safety, Quality, and Productivity
• Counsel employees when needed and is part of the hiring and disciplinary process in accordance with company guidelines
• Guides and teaches others and has a strong ability to enforce procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Skills & Experience:
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 elements and understanding of their applicability to the CNC Department
Strong math background and blue print reading skills
• Strong Analytical, Problem Solving, Delegation, Conflict Resolution, Motivational and Team Building skills
Knowledge of Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook) is a plus
• Knowledge with 3,4, & 5 axis Mazak or Hass machines is a plus Demonstrated communication, organization and project management skills
• Ability to perform essential duties of job description
• Experience leading/supervising small teams
• Trade school certification in CNC preferred
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a complex fast-paced manufacturing environment, managing multiple priorities
• Problem solving experience required

Pennsauken New Jersey Plant

9000 River Road
Pennsauken, NJ 08110

Industrial Maintenance Technician Level II & III

Pay $26 – $56/ Hour depending on experience level

Position Summary:

Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic tools, hydraulic systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions. Qualified Technicians must be able to demonstrate a strong aptitude for troubleshooting equipment while also following strict OEM preventive maintenance techniques.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair all capital equipment.
• Monitor and complete preventive maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and electronic equipment, including injection molding machines, extrusion machines, air compressors, HVAC, fire suppression, and alarm systems.
• Respond, troubleshoot, and perform emergency repair work on manufacturing equipment promptly based on priority established by production management.
• Understand PLC Lader programs and components like I/O, timer, counter, loop, jump.
• Install and troubleshoot VFD/Drives 240 V and 480V, including wiring and programming (IP Addressing, CCW Parameters)
• Understand the hydraulic schematic for troubleshooting and identifying components in the field.
• Blueprints: sizes, tolerances, units (inches and mm), convert measurements, and identify multiple fasteners.
• Understand how to use precision tools: torque, mic and calipers, and dial indicators.
• Disassembly/assembly medium mechanical precision (components tolerances within 0.002″ – 0.015″). bearings (radial and thrust loads), seals, glands, lubrication, fittings, subassembly/attachments, pumps, conveyors, valves, fans, motors, alternators, ovens, cutters, presses, tanks, paint lines, cranes, including shaft alignment, belt/chain tensions, equipment testing/release.
• Welding MIG and stick, to make a safe repair in hydraulic lines and machinery. TIG and Flux-Cored, occasionally welding enough to make a safe repair in hydraulic lines and machinery in general.
• Fabricate or modify parts using lathe, tree drill, milling Machine, power saw, withing 0.0001″ to 0.002″
• Install and troubleshoot on field medium mechanical precision: rollers, sheaves and sprockets, belt/chain/coupling for power transmission, pumps, conveyors, valves, fans, motors, alternators, ovens, cutters, presses, tanks, paint lines, cranes, including shaft alignment, belt/chain tension, equipment testing/release.

Qualifications:
• Knowledge of injection molding process, pneumatic conveying process and troubleshooting, chilled water systems, and grinding equipment.
• Ability to use a multimeter for electrical troubleshooting.
• General facilities maintenance experience.
• Associate’s degree or credits from a technical college preferred, with a focus in the areas of mechanical, electrical, electronics, hydraulics, or pneumatic systems repair.
• Successful completion of high school, or equivalent
• Bilingual is a plus

Physical Demands: The employee in this role will be primarily standing while performing assigned duties. There will also be frequent walking involved, as well as the use of hands to handle and feel. The employee will be required to have coordination and manual dexterity to safely operate overhead cranes, among other equipment. The employee will be required to reach with their hands and arms, occasionally balance or climb, and stoop as necessary. Additionally, the employee will need to have the ability to regularly lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted. This job requires specific vision abilities, including close vision for performing detailed tasks, distance vision to see objects clearly at a further distance, and peripheral vision to be aware of surroundings. These vision abilities, among others, are essential to successfully carry out the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.

Project Manager

Position Summary: Reporting directly to the Director of Maintenance and Engineering, this position is responsible for providing direction, guidance, motivation, and development to Project engineering personnel to achieve established production goals consistent with ISO 9001, Quality, and Safety standards. This position will be responsible for the selection of equipment, process improvements, and adherence to EHS and quality system requirements. Responsibilities will include oversight and management of all plant wide project installation or repairs as well as project management of assigned projects throughout the company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Promote, support, and enforce ISO 9001 standards as they apply to all regulatory code for city, state and federal
• Control and administer all activities in the Project Management department
• Directly supervises assigned project managers
• Oversee the development and implementation of manufacturing processes to maintain proper product functionality as well as cost efficiency
• Responsible for the development of equipment to aid in the plant assets and manufacturing processes
• Collaborate with all affected personnel to choose, install, and validate equipment
• Implement preventive maintenance instructions to all affected departments / asset managers
• Include cost effective critical spare parts to inventory as needed
• Participate in and/or lead Kaizen (continuous improvement) events
• Develop and implement procedures designed to assist in asset reliability
• Manage the team on technical best practices and establish standard policies and procedures while also mentoring and leading assigned employees
Set ambitious goals aligned with company goals – communicate them to all department employees
• Ensure employees receive proper training focusing and promoting Safety, Quality, and Productivity
• Oversee all hiring and disciplinary decisions in accordance with company guidelines
• Capture and track data as required for reporting purposes
• People management and budgetary/cost reporting
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Abilities:

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 elements and understanding of their applicability to the Project Management
Department
Strong Analytical, Problem Solving, Delegation, Conflict Resolution, Motivational and Team Building skills Excellent Interpersonal, Communication, Time Management and Self-Motivation skills Proficient use of Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project & Outlook)
• Solutions oriented and analytical
Technical engineering and design skills
• Strong attention to detail, prioritization, strong sense of urgency and organization skills
• Display strong design capabilities, leadership experience and clear communications skills to lead projects
• Demonstrated communication, organization, and project management skills.

• Processing Technology: Experience in chemical or energetic materials processing. Melt/pour, mix/cast/cure, extrusion, consolidation pressing, milling, drilling, grinding, assembly, test, and packaging, or other related processing or manufacturing experience
Mechanical Technology: materials selection, simple stress and strain analysis as it relates to machine design Control technology, including simplistic pneumatic and hydraulic control systems when applicable
• Communication Experience: Assembly and detailed drawings, machine specifications, test plans and reporting, project planning, capital expenditure proposals, standard operating procedures, and customer correspondence on technical issues
Job Requirements
• Ability to perform essential duties of job description
• Experience working with programmable machines and running different types of machines; or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge
• Experience in a Lean manufacturing environment
• Experience in a continuous process such as aluminum extrusion and production
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering
• Experience in a manufacturing engineering role, experience with aluminum casting, extrusion and fabrication processes is a plus
• 10+ years of process engineering experience required
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a complex fast-paced manufacturing environment, managing multiple priorities
• Experience leading/supervising small teams
• Process troubleshooting: Problem solving: Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience required

Extrusions Manager

Position Summary: Reporting to the Extrusions Operations Manager, this position is responsible for providing direction, guidance, motivation and development for the Extrusions and Die Department to achieve established production goals consistent with standards of quality, safety, cost and housekeeping.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Responsible for promoting, supporting and enforcing the elements of ISO 9001 as they apply to the Extrusions Department.
• Responsible for the timely processing of all Extrusion and Die Department activity
• Improve productivity, quality and consistent performance in the key elements of the extrusion process by establishing recipes through Optalex that organize and apply best practices, ensure press operators are following standards established for consistency of the press performance and optimize press tooling
• Review new shapes in the design phase; work with die shop on details on improving die to run first time
• Develop standards for when dies needs to run a set recipe
• Establish the use of lean tools where appropriate to improve the process
• Implement process improvements as necessary to improve press performance and identify process bottlenecks
• Review shapes and dies for productivity improvement
• Must satisfy ISO 9001 requirements as they apply to department
• Monitors and drives quality measures and implement continuous improvement efforts
• Monitor and control costs – labor, supplies, inventory, etc.
• Provide direction to Foreman and Supervisors to control output of the presses through the recipe system.
• Guide, motivate, and discipline direct reports in accordance with company guidelines
• Identify training needs to enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities of team
• Establish objectives to improve team performance and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain adherence to company policies, safety standards and good housekeeping practices
• Ensure the consistent use of safety devices and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Maintain constant alert for hazardous conditions and practices
• Ensure a safe work environment by observing and coaching employees and addressing potential safety hazards
• Ensure machinery in area is safe and working optimally
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Skills and Experience:
• Ability to perform Essential Duties and Responsibilities of job
• Strong analytical, problem solving, delegation, conflict resolution, motivational and team building skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under time constraints
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills
• Proficient use of Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
• Must have a minimum of 5 years extrusions experience
• Continuous improvement experience is preferred

Extrusions Supervisor

Position Summary: Reporting directly to the Extrusions Manager, this position performs frontline supervisory functions and is responsible for safety, corrective action, associate relations, housekeeping and performance reviews for assigned shift. This position will have multiple direct reports in the various areas of the extrusions department (Presses, Saw Operators, Press Operators, Rackers, Stackers, etc.)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assign, supervise and coordinate daily activities of assigned shift to ensure production goals are met and work is performed in a safe manner
• Ensure production demands are met for assigned shift and work is focused on quality, safety, and environmental responsibility
Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules
Ensure staff is trained to perform their job safely and in the most efficient manner
• Provide technical leadership and training as needed
Make recommendations to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product
• Identify nonconforming material/products and work toward resolution
• Conduct daily shift start-up meetings (Tool Box Meetings) discussing safety issues and expected workload
• Conduct annual employee performance reviews
• Communicate, motivate, supervise, counsel and discipline all direct reports as necessary
• Participate in hiring decisions for assigned shift
• Facilitate seamless hand off between shifts by communicating status of work
• Accurately complete all shift documentation/paperwork
• Address complaints and resolve issues related to assigned shift
Maintain strict adherence to company and safety policies/procedures
• Act as a back-up to the Extrusions Manager in their absence
• Safety Advocate for department, strictly enforcing all safety policies and procedures
• Promote and enforce ISO 9001 elements as they apply to the Extrusions department
• Maintain all performance goals assigned by the Extrusions Manager
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Skills and Experience:
• Must be able to perform Essential Duties and Responsibilities of job description
• 5+ years of aluminum extrusion experience
• Associate’s degree or technical school preferred
• Previous supervisory experience preferred

CNC Machinist

Position Summary:   Reporting to the department supervisor, responsible for operation, job changeovers, adjustments, and troubleshooting to product results within tight tolerances. Operate machines in a productive and safe manner to produce parts that meet quality requirements at the lowest cost in a timely manner while minimizing waste of materials and resources.

Essential Functions:   

• Operate various types of machine tools to perform progressive machining.
• Must be capable of working with a variety of tools which may include hand tools, cutting tools, measuring tools and machine tools.
• Studies and interprets drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations and set up requirements.
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments.
• Measure, examine, and test completed units to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications.
• Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines
• Attaches fixture to machine bed and positions and secures work piece in fixture according to setup instructions.
• Detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls as necessary.
• Must maintain standards of safety in the work environment including wearing any necessary PPE
• Ability to program in G-code at the machine
• Strong knowledge offset up process on Haas and Mazak machines with 5 axis experience a plus
• Knowledge of machine tools, machine speeds and feed rates
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Must be able to perform essential functions of job
• Ability to read and understand CNC program, blueprints and operational layouts as required
• Basic knowledge of machining fundamentals and basic operating skills, shop arithmetic, and measuring procedures.
• Previous experience required in a fabrication manufacturing environment
• Mechanical ability, experience and knowledge of setting up CNC machines
• Experience and ability with measuring tools, calipers, micrometers
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering diagrams
• Ability to stand for long hours in sometimes cramped conditions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Mazak and Haas machine experience
• Knowledge of 4 and 5 axis equipment;  Master Cam software knowledge
• Completion of a Machine Tool Technology degree program or a Technical School Certificate in Machining, or an equivalent number of years of machining experience is preferred

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