Job Description

IDEAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, a 122-year-old, independent American manufacturer of high-power, specialty electric motors, generators, power systems and controls seeks an experienced candidate who is a highly organized self-starter capable of working in a fast-paced, multi-discipline team environment with the ability to manage competing priorities to achieve company goals while upholding a culture of ethics, integrity, and excellence in everything we do. This position is based in our facility in Mansfield, Ohio and plays a key role throughout our product lifecycle through design, supply, manufacture, and customer application for both manufactured products and aftermarket services.

IDEAL ELECTRIC CONFORMANCE STATEMENT

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Represent the company with respect by conducting business in a professional and ethical manner
• Interact professionally and respectfully with customers, suppliers, and other employees 
• Complete assigned work in compliance with policies and procedures, and within deadlines, with or without direct supervision; when required, record and maintain accurate records pertaining to work performed   
• Apply job knowledge and safety and quality training in all aspects of work
• Closely adhere to safety and security standards and procedures
• Work effectively as a team contributor and, work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations
• Provide world-class customer service and customer-facing skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute pre-painting activities prior to painting if necessary, including cleaning, grinding, scraping, sanding, patching, caulking, smoothing, and masking of adjacent surfaces 
• Perform brush and spray painting techniques on a variety of component parts, subassemblies, finished parts, and assemblies, including plant equipment and machines
• Mix and apply all types of paint evenly to the desired finish, masking non-painted areas
• Remove and replace filters when required, and clean filter racks
• Clean paint booths, supplies, and equipment at the completion of the project
• Maintain an inventory of paint and supplies according to management direction
• Comply with OSHA/SDS guidelines with respect to the use, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals
• Support team on special maintenance projects as needed
• Operate overhead cranes and powered industrial trucks (PIT) as needed
• Complete and submit manufacturing, quality, and other company-required documents when necessary
• Contribute to workplace safety by following safety policies and practicing good housekeeping protocols
• Support the company’s quality objectives by following quality policies and procedures

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

• High school diploma or certified equivalent
• Minimum of two years working in a manufacturing environment
• Industrial painting experience preferred, including familiarity with various paint types, techniques, application methods, and color matching
• Experience preparing parts for painting, including sanding, grinding, cleaning, and masking, etc.
• Must be able to pass the respirator fit test
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to read and understand prints, use logic, and troubleshoot problems
• Teamwork approach with excellent communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and time-management skills
• Experience of operating equipment such as pneumatic and electric drill motor, pneumatic and electric grinder/sander, saber saw, band saw, electric tapper, steam cleaner, radial drill press, post drill, portable hand-operated hydraulic punch, hand and spray-painting equipment, paintbrushes, respirator masks, and paint suits
• Experience operating various manufacturing equipment including forklifts, overhead cranes, and hoists

WORKING CONDITIONS AND WORK HOURS

• Daily minimum of 8 hours. Weekly 40 hour minimum.
• Overtime as required, subject to production schedules and may vary based upon specific department and customer needs.
• This position generally operates in the manufacturing areas of the facility.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen/hear, talk, read, and count
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and to enter small and/or confined spaces
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance
• The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted occasionally, and to climb ladders and scaffolding to heights of 20 feet with regularity
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

** ADDITIONAL JOB-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Although rare, occasional travel may be necessary in this position.  In such cases, the employee may be required to:

• obtain and maintain a valid passport and US-issued driver's license
• maintain a driving record that is acceptable for coverage under the company's insurance plan

DISCLOSURES
Ideal Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.  Ideal Electric is a drug-free workplace.  This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities required for the position. Management reserves the right to assign, reassign, or change duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time with or without notice.

 

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