Garlock Family of Companies · 2 weeks ago
Expansion Joint Builder 2 (2pm-10pm)
Palmyra, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$23.21/hr - $24.68/hrGarlock Family of Companies is an industry leader in manufacturing industrial sealing and pipeline protection products. They are seeking an Expansion Joint Builder to perform hands-on tasks involved in building varied style expansion joints, including the use of hand and power tools, while ensuring a clean and safe work environment.
IndustrialMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Build varied style expansion joints including joints that require reinforcing wire using various hand tools and power tools
Working from build sheet follows build procedures and work instructions for building varied styles and sizes of expansion joints
Hoists form to building location; cleans marks and locates arch core on form, applies release agent to form as required
Using hand and power tools, builds joint applying materials in proper sequence
During building, trims and cuts pieces, applies solvent and cement to ply, “cords” joint, applies wire and solders as required, presses and trims flanges
Welds coil on joints
Lays out, cuts, and prepares material for press built expansion joints
Maintains and orders raw materials using re-order point signals
Installation of molds into clamshell press
Operation and set up of clamshell press for molded joints
Inspects and may build over FEP liner
May prepare joints for curing by wrapping or in other manner
Works closely with Production Control and expansion joint personal in matters pertaining to manufacturing schedules, order priorities, material and tooling issues
In addition to the expansion joint building operation, the following work is considered an integral part of the builders’ duties when required
Prepares or makes arch cores
Cleans and repairs curing plates and forms
Repairs slip bands, tack welds plates, breaks tack weld on slip plates and the attendant work of slip bands including any grinding or fitting of flange plates
Re-cuts material for joint during the building operation
Moves forms and joint within the unit during the building operation as necessary
Any other work incidental to preparation, building and completion required
Use of computer to perform all necessary input including maintenance request, near miss reporting, material requests, and any other incidental information required
Records daily production and passes on all pertinent information to effected people in area as required, including electronically or written
May also work with and assist process engineer in developing new style joints or processes and work instructions
Operates fork-truck to assist in material handling
Assists other builders as required
Cares for equipment, hand tools, performs daily inspections, and tasks to maintain a clean and safe work environment
Keeps work area clean
Performs other jobs assigned by Supervisor
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Excellent verbal, written communication and listening skills
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Flexibility in work schedule
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Preferred
Previous experience in maintenance, manufacturing or production industry preferred
Previous welding experience is a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage for employee plus eligible dependents
Employer matching 401K
Paid time off
Holidays
Employee assistance programs
Wellness programs
On-site medical staff and fitness center
Life and AD & D insurance
Dependent life insurance
Long term disability
HSA
FSA
Progressive pay scale
Welding certification opportunity
Company
Garlock Family of Companies
Garlock provides solutions that seal the most demanding fluid-handling equipment and processes, with more than 100,000 sealing solutions for a diverse range of industries world-wide: • Chemical Processing • Food & Beverage/Brewing & Bottling • Lithium • Semiconductor • Mining • Nuclear • Oil & Gas • Pharmaceuticals • Power Generation • Primary Metals • Pulp & Paper • Water/Waste Water Garlock is part of Enpro Industries.
Founded in 1996
1001-5000 employees
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