Alpha Fabricator- Automated

Alpha Fabricator- Automated

Who Are We?
Lowen Corporation is located in Hutchinson, Kansas and is a world-class provider of graphic solutions for branding, advertising, information and display; serving the most recognized commercial brands within its major operating divisions. Family owned and operated for over seven decades, Lowen has built a reputation for dependability, quality of the highest standard and superior value for our customers.
Job Summary:
May work on various pieces of equipment, setting up and operating. Supports the production team by assembling parts and operating one or more pieces of machinery.

Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ROLL FORMER

Follow all safety procedures as outlined on the Safety Placards
Operate roll forming line
Handle raw material with overhead crane and load roll forming machine with raw material
Determine condition of tools and verify coolant levels in the equipment
Work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities; report productivity to the Manager
Maintain a high level of attention to detail and focus on given tasks
Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency
Assemble items as instructed
Prepare product for shipment to 1111 Airport Rd
Lift raw materials, final products, and packed items using a manual/electric pallet jack, crown lift, or forklift
Assist other machine operators in the area as needed

ROBOT WELDER

Operate manual and/or robotic welding equipment
Safely apply welds per specifications to produce completed product
Produce assemblies of metal work pieces to quality/efficiency standards (includes repetitive lifting/placing metal work pieces and sheets into fixtures)
Measure dimensions of work pieces to ensure conformance
Perform quality checks and report issues to Manager
Modify computer-controlled robot movements
Develop robotic path motions to maximize efficiency, safety, and quality
Set up and troubleshoot robotic systems

ROD BENDER

Position, align, and secure workpieces
Lubricate workpieces
Load workpieces into machines
Adjust to specified lengths
Turn controls to set cutting speeds, feed rates, or table angles for specified operations
Turn valves to start coolant flow against cutting areas or start airflow to blow cuttings away
Place workpieces on tables or crates
Load and unload spool with an overhead crane
Thread ends of metal coils from reels through slitters and secure ends on recoilers

Competencies

Experience in welding
Well-organized; consistently meets deadlines
Able to work in a fast-paced environment requiring strong attention to detail
Ability to work individually and as part of a team to meet deadlines
Able to perform diverse duties/responsibilities related to products manufactured
Proactive and flexible to meet customer ship dates
Required efficiency knowledge on procedures and processes
Ability to adhere to instructions
Customer-oriented approach and creative, positive outlook on projects
Ability to work with a variety of hand tools (including grinders, drills, etc.)

Work Environment

Atmosphere heated and cooled to production temperature
Cement floor with anti-fatigue mats provided
Clean working environment
Will work around moving mechanical parts
Not temperature controlled in hot months; must be able to work in heated conditions
Will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment at times

Physical Demands

Required to reach level 4 physical capacity test post-hire
Occasional walking, sitting, reach across midline, feeling, squatting, stooping, kneeling
Occasional fine manipulation
Occasional carrying 50-80 lbs; pushing/pulling 20-100 lbs
Frequent change of position, reaching, handling
Frequent arm/hand and leg/foot control; firm grasping
Constant standing

Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Standard days and hours are Monday-Friday; hours may vary depending on department and shift. Additional hours may be required to meet customer deadlines.