EVG Operator

Position Summary:

IKG is the North American leader in the manufacture of high-quality steel and aluminum bar grating. We place a high value on our employees, our customers, and our stakeholders and we welcome like-minded individuals to apply to join our organization. We are part of the Meiser/Dutco group of companies operating in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Germany, Dubai, France, Hungary, Belgium, Egypt, Brazil, Morocco, Romania, Czech Republic, and Turkey employing over 14,000 employees globally.

The EVG Operator will manufacture bar grating by operating a complex multi-stage electro forge welding line that processes and welds steel coils and wire into grating panels. The successful candidate for this role will be working closely with a team to operate this complex and technical piece of machinery to produce welded bar grating. The individual will provide input to supervision regarding machine performance, throughput, raw material needs, and maintenance issues. The individual will determine optimum machine settings and make machine adjustments to achieve maximum output and maintain established quality and safety standards. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Possess a safety mindset and proactively identify potential safety issues.
• Collaborate with a team of individuals to maximize the production of welded bar grating.
• Perform quality checks on welds and ensure dimensional accuracy of the grating panels. Make necessary adjustments to the panel welder to correct any quality defects.
• Complete weekly maintenance on the mat welder to ensure uninterrupted operation and top-tier quality.
• Carry out other tasks as assigned and necessary for successful completion of duties.

Disclaimer:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

IKG USA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

A. Education: 

• A high school diploma is required. Trade school or other equivalent education is desirable.
• Must be able to pass Pre-Employment Screening

B. Experience: 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a world-class manufacturing environment.

C. Other requirements:

• Must understand welding processes, methods, and qualityassurance of welds.
• Must possess a basic understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems and related simple troubleshooting.
• Must be able to use and understand basic measurement tools.
• Must be able to use hand and power tools and can work well with them.
• Strong communication, organizational, and management skills are essential for this role.
• Must demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities.