Job description

If you have experience with using machinery to cut and prepare parts for production and the desire to improve your skills, this is the opportunity for you. The Folder Operator is responsible for operating machines (brake, saw, laser, and other machines as assigned) to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, and notch, bend, straighten, or perform any other fabrication operation required to prepare parts for the fabrication department.

For over 20 years Hardin Industries, LLC has been a leading manufacturer of custom generator enclosures across the power generation industry. Located in Lacon, Illinois Hardin is ISO9001:2015 certified and operates in 55,000 square feet of fully craned space. This is an exciting period of growth for our private equity-backed company, and we are looking for individuals who share our passion for Safety, Quality, and Continuous Improvement. For over 20 years Hardin Industries, LLC has been a leading manufacturer of custom generator enclosures across the power generation industry. Located in Lacon, Illinois Hardin is ISO9001:2015 certified and operates in 55,000 square feet of fully craned space. This is an exciting period of growth for our private equity-backed company, and we are looking for individuals who share our passion for Safety, Quality, and Continuous Improvement.

Hardin offers a positive and inclusive work environment where everyone is valued and given the opportunity to grow and develop in their role. Additionally, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, an employee wellness program, and a retirement plan with an employer match.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares work to be accomplished by studying prints, preparing machinery setup, and gathering parts and materials.
• Produce parts to print specifications and monitor the machine during the cutting process.
• Verifies specifications by measuring completed components.
• Offload finished parts using an overhead crane, sheet loader, and laser conveyors.
• Resolves problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications and notifying the Production Supervisor to obtain additional resources.
• Assists fabrication with shear, break press, saw, and iron.
• Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish each job task.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality forms.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Requirements:

• Metal Fabrication experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret blueprints/shop fabrication drawings.
• Comfortable working with large-size components.
• Experience operating overhead crane equipment.
• Forklift experience.

You'll also need to be able to:

• Lift up to 49 pounds
• Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during shifts
• Use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear to move items around
• Go up and down stairs (where applicable)

Hardin offers a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Competitive wage paid bi-weekly, with overtime for > 40 hours per week
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Retirement Simple Plan savings with Employer Match
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday pay opportunities
• Basic life insurance (Employer Paid)
• AD&D insurance (Employer Paid)
• On-the-job training and skills development

Requirements: Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.75 - $17.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lacon, IL 61540: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience running a laser or shear?
• Do you have experience reading blueprints?

Experience:

• Fabrication: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

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