Laborer/Shop Technician, 1st Shift

PVA is hiring a Laborer/Shop Technician to join our growing team. We are a five-time Albany Business Review Best Places to Work and Healthiest Employer award winner, recognized for combining cutting-edge technology with a strong, supportive culture. If you’re ready to take the next step in your fabrication career, we would love to connect. 

Job Description: The Laborer/Shop Technician is responsible for operating the Timesavers/Lissmac machine to deburr and finish sheet metal parts. This position also operates the PemSerter machine. This machine installs threaded fasteners to the sheet metal for attachment points to assemble the systems and products sold by PVA.

Job Details:

• 6:00 am - 2:30 pm Monday-Friday (1st shift)
• Starting pay is $17.00 - $21.00 per hour depending on experience.
• Onsite in Halfmoon, NY
• On-the-job training provided
• Opportunities for advancement within the shop

Job Responsibilities:

• Operates Timesavers/Lissmac machine to deburr and finish sheet metal parts.
• Ensures all part edges are smooth to move on to the next step in the manufacturing process.
• Operate PemSerter attaching threaded components to sheet metal.
• Help in the weld, paint, and brake departments when needed.
• Ensures that goals and expectations are met, and product is developed on schedule.
• Ensures equipment is in optimum working order and brings issues to team leaders’ attention within one hour when aware of machine interruption.
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information, 100% of the time.
• Keeps a neat and organized work station for safety and efficiency, 100% of the time
• Forms strong working relationships within team and treats each other with respect.
• Corresponds with departments, and team through face-to-face meetings.

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Punctual, dependable, and team-oriented.
• A self-motivated professional who thrives both independently and collaboratively in team environments.
• Performs effectively in fast-paced, dynamic settings, maintaining focus and adaptability.
• Exhibits sound judgement; anticipates the implications and consequences of situations and takes appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies.
• Maintains a calm, professional demeanor when navigating challenging or high-pressure situations.
• Efficiently manages multiple projects and competing priorities with urgency, accountability, and follow-through.
• Exhibits a strong sense of initiative and continuous improvement.
• Basic knowledge and ability to use fabrication equipment.
• Understanding of mechanical concepts. 
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred.

Requirements

• Standing/Walking: Remaining on one’s feet in an upright position at a workstation or moving about in a work area. (C)
• Sitting: Remaining in a normal seated position. (F)
• Carrying: Moving an object usually by holding it in hands or arms, or on shoulders. Up to 50 lbs. (F)
• Lifting: Raising an object from one level to another with hands or arms and/or shoulders, back and legs (O)
• Pushing/Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that object moves away from/towards the force. (F)
• Travel: Requires traveling outside geographic area. (O)
• Stooping; Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist. (F)
• Reaching; Extending hands or arms in any direction. (C)
• Handling; Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise performing precision work with hands. (F)
• Bending/Twisting; Continual intermittent twisting of the spine. (F)
• Talking; Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken work. (C)
• Hearing; Receiving detailed information through oral communication. (C)
• Vision; Clarity of vision at near or far distances. (C)
• Computer usage or other special equipment operated. (C)

Legend:

• NP Not Present
• Occasional (Up to 25% of time)
• F Frequent (26%-74% of time)
• C Constant (75% or more of time)

PVA provides competitive salaries with an extensive benefits package including 90% employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance; free onsite health center; employer paid Life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance; employee assistance program; paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; paid maternity/paternity leave; 401k savings with company match; new employee mentorship program.

PVA provides equal employment opportunities for all job applicants without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race), color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, the status of being transgender, disability (including pregnancy related conditions), genetic information, predisposition and carrier status, military or veteran status, marital and familial status, domestic violence victim status, known relationship or association with any member of a protected class, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.