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Temporary Reel Carpenter - Kirkwood, NY

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$17 - 21 hourly

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Job Description - Temporary Reel Carpenter - Kirkwood, NY


We are now hiring for a Temporary Full-Time Reel Carpenter for our rapidly expanding Electrical Supplies business. This position will be located at our Kirkwood, NY branch.  

  

Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM with a 30-minute lunch break

The Reel Carpenter is tasked with reclaiming usable materials from 350+ reels located on outside grounds of the GMES WireHub facility, and restoring as many usable reels as possible for use in WireHub production. Utilizing an established workshop area with tools provided, this will be executed with safety, quality, and delivery prioritized in that order. Additionally, the Reel Carpenter will perform minor repairs to reel cradles returned from customer sites, or adjustments to reels that do not pass receiving inspection, as needed to they are in good working condition for use on production line and to ship to customers. Whie performing these duties, the Reel Carpenter will also write down steps for repair process as it is optimized for purposes of training other personnel in the building for purposes of ongoing preventative maintenance. 


Requirements

  • Act as lead Reel Carpenter for reel and reel cradle repairs
  • Prioritize safety, quality, and delivery in day-to-day work
  • Use only tools provided by GMES
  • Request additional tools to do work properly as needed
  • Communicate and collaborate with WireHub Operations team members as needed when activities, weight of reels, etc. warrant a second pair of hands
  • Identify improvement opportunities in processes, tools, and equipment
  • Train and support operators to meet safety, quality, and productivity standards
  • Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and safety

Qualifications

  • Proficiency with hand tools, saws, drills is required
  • Familiarity with wire and cable is a plus
  • Forklift certification required. GMES will provide this training if needed.

Competencies:

  • Safety, Quality, and Delivery Focus
  • Hands on aptitude & equipment operation
  • Accountability, initiative, and adaptability
  • Continuous improvement & problem solving 

Physical Requirements:

  •  Frequently stand, walk, lift up to 25 lbs (occasionally up to 50 lbs)
  •  Operate equipment and use hand tools safely and efficiently
  •  Work in a typical warehouse environment, with occasional noise and machinery exposure

Green Mountain Electric Supply provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  

** Actual compensation will be based on qualifications and other factors determined by law. **


Salary Description

$17.00 - $21.00/hr

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