Careers at Feldmeier Equipment, Inc.

Responsibilities: Works independently with general oversight from the Engineering Manager.

Objective:

To engineer and manage a project from receipt of purchase order through shipment of final product. Create and revise AutoCAD drawings for the purpose of project approval and in-house fabrication. Provide technical support in the form of design calculations and adherence to project specifications, codes and standards. Additional responsibilities include customer communication and managing multiple small projects.

Expectations:

• Design for compliance to codes/standards as applicable
• Design per customer expectations with optimization & efficiency
• Communicate with and design to support production
• Compare and contrast Feldmeier proposal to customer’s specification
• Create and process vessel approval drawing, instrumentation submittals, and design calculations
• Complete revisions per customer request, track engineering change orders
• Generate bill of material to release components to purchasing and production
• Update project schedules based on design submittal and approval dates
• Track open items between sales, engineering, production, quality control, and end user
• Host or attend conference calls and WebEx meetings with customer
• Provide customer with updates
• Provide technical support to the manufacturing, quality assurance, and sales departments as required
• Provide technical support to the customer during factory acceptance testing
• Field questions from customer post shipment
• Close project with as built drawing revision
• Manage multiple projects and each phase of the schedule
  • Design/approval
  • Manufacturing/production
  • Factory acceptance testing/shipment
• Provide customer service through communication with customers
• Networking: Building customer relationships

1st shift: 7am-3:15(Mon-Fri)/ 2nd shift 3:00pm-1:15am(Mon-Thurs)

The Machine Operator’s position is quite varied with regard to the scope of work performed. Workers who are designated as Machine Operator may also be tasked with other general work tasks not specifically covered under the Machine Operator job description. Tasks may include the following but are not limited to; as job duties may change throughout day depending on the workload.

Essential Minimum Duties and Responsibilities:

• Comply with all Feldmeier safety and Company policies and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
• Monitoring, maintaining, inspecting, cleaning, and operating machinery, tools, and equipment.
• Quality-checking the machinery to ensure everything works as it should.
• Set up and operate various machinery and tools to develop product parts.
• Take care of all machine-specific functions such as configuring the equipment, loading, unloading, and operating the machines, and optimizing the machine capability., ensuring the machine is working at full capacity.
• Review sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information to properly fabricate the finished product.
• Layouts and verifies dimensions of parts, using precision measuring.
• Calculates and sets machine controls.
• Continual use of hands; grasp, hold, seize, and fine motor tasks with full range of motion, including above head, below feet and side to side
• Frequent reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to lift, carry and maneuver 50 pounds.
• Wear proper PPE.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to stand and/or walk continuously for up to 8 hours per day.
• Continual use of hands; grasp, hold, seize, and fine motor tasks with full range of motion, including above head, below feet and side to side
• Frequent reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, and maneuvering up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and platforms for elevated work.
• Occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, balancing, stooping, while performing required job tasks.

1st shift 7:00am-3:15pm (Mon-Fri)/ 2nd shift: 3:00pm-1:15am (Mon-Thurs)

The Grinder/ Metal Finisher position is quite varied with regard to the scope of work performed. Workers who are designated as Grinder/ Metal Finishers may also be tasked with other general work tasks not specifically covered under the Grinder/ Metal Finisher job description. Tasks may include the following but are not limited to; as job duties may change throughout day depending on the workload.

• Comply with all Feldmeier safety and Company policies and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
• Use various grinding tools to perform precision smoothing, polishing, or grinding of stainless steel.
• Set up and operate equipment for assigned jobs.
• Deburr, buff or polish materials to blueprint specifications.
• Ability to read work task specifications/ blueprints.
• Wear proper PPE.
• Complete housekeeping duties in assigned area or as requested by management.
• Complete all required paperwork and properly log time into the MES system, logging on and off.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to stand and/or walk for up to 8 hours per day.
• Continual use of hands; pushing, pulling, grasp, hold, move, and maintain 20 pounds constantly with full range of motion, including above head, below feet and side to side.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, and maneuvering up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and platforms for elevated work.
• Walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, balancing, stooping, lie down inside or under vessel and twisting while performing required job tasks.

1st shift: 7am – 3:15pm (Mon- Fri) / 2nd shift: 3:00pm –1: 15am (Mon-Thurs)

The Welder position is quite varied with regard to the scope of work performed. Workers who are designated as Welder may also be tasked with other general work tasks not specifically covered under the Welder job description. Tasks may include the following but are not limited to; as job duties may change throughout day depending on the workload.

• Comply with all Feldmeier safety and Company policies and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
• Ability to TIG weld, spot weld and MIG weld stainless steel.
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements to plan layouts.
• Layout component locations per instructions.
• Prepare work surface via cutting and finishing.
• Weld small and large components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions via appropriate welding technique.
• Set up and operate equipment for assigned jobs.
• Complete housekeeping duties in assigned area or as requested by management.
• Complete all required paperwork and properly log time into the MES system, logging on and off.
• Wear proper PPE.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to stand and/or walk for up to 8 hours per day.
• Continual use of hands; pushing, pulling, grasp, hold, move, and maintain 20 pounds constantly with full range of motion, including above head, below feet and side to side.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, and maneuvering up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and platforms for elevated work.
• Walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, balancing, stooping, lie down inside or under vessel and twisting while performing required job tasks.

1st shift: 7:00am-3:15am (Mon-Fri) / 2nd shift: 3:00pm-1:15am (Mon- Thurs)

The Maintenance Supervisor position is quite varied with regard to the scope of work performed. Workers who are designated as Maintenance Supervisor may also be tasked with other general work tasks not specifically covered under the Maintenance Supervisor job description. Tasks may include the following but are not limited to; as job duties may change throughout day depending on the workload.

• Comply with all Feldmeier safety and Company policies and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
• Inspect sites regularly to identify problems and necessary maintenance.
• Supervise, train, and coordinate daily maintenance schedules, work activities and projects.
• Coordinate work performed by outside vendors.
• Review repair cost estimates.
• Prioritize the maintenance and repairs of company equipment and parts.
• Oversee all repairs and ensure that work is completed correctly and in a timely manner.
• Maintain all maintenance inventory and equipment and ensure proper storage.
• Comply and ensure employees of the maintenance department comply with all health and safety regulations and practices.
• Implement safety policies and procedures for the department.
• Conduct preventive maintenance work.
• Conduct follow-ups on all maintenance and repair work.
• Conduct maintenance staff performance evaluations.
• Establish strategies to meet workload demands on time.
• May perform any and all functions of a Maintenance Technician including but not limited to install, repair, and maintain machinery, troubleshoot maintenance needs, electric set up and repair, general building maintenance, and general building construction.

The Purchasing Specialists position is quite varied with regard to the scope of work performed. Workers who are designated as Purchasing Specialists may also be tasked with other general work tasks not specifically covered under the Purchasing Specialists job description. Tasks may include the following but are not limited to; as job duties may change throughout day depending on the workload.

• Comply with all Feldmeier safety and Company policies and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
• The sourcing and purchasing of the raw materials, components and equipment that go into creating a product and which meets the quantity, quality, and price expectations of the Company.
• Track inventory and restock goods when needed.
• Negotiating prices with suppliers to ensure the best price is obtained.
• Authorizing payments and managing purchasing expenses, including reviewing and approving invoices from suppliers.
• Collaborating with internal project teams and maintaining strong supplier relations.
• Monitoring supplier performance and orders to ensure all products are delivered as ordered, timely and resolve any supply issues, concerns, or discrepancies.
• Evaluate and negotiate supplier contracts.
• Research and identify potential suppliers.
• Preparing bids for potential suppliers and requesting quotes.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and new products which are beneficial to the Company.
• Support senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
• Complying with company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Wear proper PPE.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Required to sit, stand, and walk; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone.
• Continuous use of the hand, arm, and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, telephone, and other office equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.
• Speak clearly so listeners can understand.

Feldmeier has immediate opportunities for a CAD Designer. Seeking a highly motivated, forward thinking CAD specialist to grow within our sanitary vessel division. Committed to the future through design, production, employee advancement and innovation; Feldmeier Equipment is the largest and most reputable sanitary vessel fabrication company in the US. Seeking candidates to join our engineering department who have an aptitude for mechanical design, manufacturing/ fabrication to utilize your CAD skills daily in a fast paced, interactive, exciting environment in which you can see your projects built every day.

As a CAD Designer you will work directly with Project Engineers to create and revise AutoCAD drawings and Inventor Models for project approval and in-house fabrication. As a self-motivated leader, you could build a career, obtaining personal and professional growth with the Feldmeier Equipment employee family.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare CAD details for custom built vessels & mixers
• Provide technical support in the form of design calculations and adherence to project specifications, codes, and standards
• Support Project Management maintaining and communicating project schedules, deliverables, and monitoring critical path items

Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or similar CAD Program or 2-5 years’ mechanical design experience
• Proficiency with 2D & 3D CAD package required
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to document and communicate project updates to a customer and project team
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task efficiently
• Full time, Draftsman / CAD designer

Full competitive benefits package including health, dental, and life insurance, and a 401K plan plus employer paid 401k match, employer paid life insurance, paid vacation, additional earned sick time, flex hour policy, event tickets, travel, company picnics and many other incentives.

Salary DOE

To safety load and unload materials from one local plant to the next in an efficient and timely manner.

Requirements:

• Maintain a valid driver’s license with no prior records or points.
• At least one year of experience.
• Positive attitude and a ready to work mentality.
• Pass DOT Physical

• Transfer raw materials safely from one plant to another
• Load and unload truck in a timely manner
• Able to operate a forklift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 plus pounds.
• Physical stamina and good upper body strength
• Follow traffic laws.
• Time management and ability to organize.
• Ready to work attitude and mentality to pick up on additional work when needed.
• Move material or parts to different locations in the plant.
• General Shop Labor
• Empty Trash / General Shop Clean Up

The Shipping and Receiving position is quite varied with regard to the scope of work performed. Workers who are designated as Shipping and Receiving may also be tasked with other general work tasks not specifically covered under the Shipping and Receiving job description. Tasks may include the following but are not limited to; as job duties may change throughout day depending on the workload.

• Comply with all Feldmeier safety and Company policies and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
• Handing the shipment and receipt of all products, materials, and supplies.
• Determine each piece of equipment’s shipping requirements through use of customer specifications, shipping logistics, off-loading requirements and local jurisdictions.
• Sending quotes to shipping carriers for price quote before a carrier is chosen.
• Prepare products for shipment, including crating, photographing, packaging, and assisting truck drivers with loading, rigging vessels and other assigned duties.
• Verify the final shipping address and requirements with the customer prior to shipment.
• Coordinating and communicating shipping logistics both internally and outbound.
• Accurately creating, labeling, and tracking proper documentation and packing lists.
• Complete the FAT/ Shipping Examination checklist prior to shipment.
• If shipping internationally, following the proper shipping and documentation procedures.
• Promptly unloads trucks and deliveries and sorts and stocks receivables in appropriate storage areas.
• Inspects all incoming shipments, identifying any damage at the time of delivery and documenting, verifying quantities of products ordered, ensuring proper documentation, and entering into inventory.
• Stocking, stacking, pulling, packaging, loading, and unloading.
• May operate forklift, hand truck or other equipment to load, unload transport or store goods.
• Wear proper PPE.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to stand and/or walk for up to 8 hours per day.
• Continual use of hands; pushing, pulling, grasp, hold, move, and maintain 20 pounds constantly with full range of motion, including above head, below feet and side to side.
• Occasional use of the hand, arm, and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, and maneuvering up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and platforms for elevated work.
• Walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, balancing, stooping, and twisting while performing required job tasks.

The electropolish technician will complete all aspects of the electropolishing process in stainless steel equipment. Tasks may include the following but are not limited to; as job duties may change throughout day depending on the workload.

• Detail oriented
• Strong ability to multitask
• Understand metal finishing and electropolishing process
• Ability to read and understand drawings and work orders for specific requirements
• Ability to work in confined space to perform tasks
• Set-up of electropolishing equipment including cleaning of equipment, assembling fixtures, and connection of electrical cables
• Follow existing protocols for electropolishing of specific parts
• Visually inspects parts to ensure final finish meets requirements (ie: applicable Codes and standards, customer specifications, and Feldmeier Equipment SOPs) prior to final inspection performed by Quality Control
• Ability to perform touch-ups using mechanical polishing with power tools a plus
• Communicate concerns to management

• Ability to stand and/or walk for up to 8 hours per day.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, and maneuvering up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and platforms for elevated work.
• Walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, balancing, stooping, lie down inside or under vessel and twisting while performing required job tasks.

Work Hours: Mon- Fri, 8 hrs a day, 40 hour week

The Quality Assurance Inspector/ Production QC position is quite varied with regards to the scope of work performed. Workers who are designated as Quality Assurance Inspector/ Production QC may also be tasked with other general work tasks not specifically covered under the Quality Assurance Inspector/ Production QC job description. Tasks may include the following but are not limited to; as job duties may change throughout day depending on the workload.

Essential Minimum Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform inspections from initial receipt to in-process, to final equipment.
• Verification of incoming materials and components
• Proficiently use XRF for positive material identification
• Proficiently use calipers and tape measure for inspection of parts
• Prepare and sign MDRs.
• Ensure manufacturing meets requirements on drawings (ie: applicable Codes and standards, customer specifications, and Feldmeier Equipment SOPs).
• Meet qualification requirements and maintain Certified Individual UM Certification
• Review travelers for release to production
• Verify correct build up from drawings
• Verify correct surface finishes are met
• Perform fit-up and final weld inspections
• Verify correct welding procedures are used
• Complete inspection reports and ensure travelers are correctly and accurately completed
• Create ASME and non-code nameplates
• Review final job packages to prepare and sign Manufacturer’s Data Reports
• Work with production staff and engineers
• Communicate concerns to the Quality Manager and Plant Manager

• Ability to stand and/or walk for up to 8 hours per day.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, and maneuvering up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and platforms for elevated work.
• Walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, balancing, stooping, lie down inside or under vessel and twisting while performing required job tasks.

The talent acquisition and employee training development administrator will work within the Human Resources team focusing on finding the proper staffing for continuation of growth within Feldmeier Equipment. They will primarily work on hiring employees for all roles and all businesses owned by Feldmeier Equipment. They will oversee posting job opportunities and working with plant supervisors to maintain the needs of the company. Working closely with supervisors and managers to understand the roles and responsibilities needed daily. This position will work on developing a training program that assures safety and employee satisfaction. They will help create methods to educate, enhance performance, quality, and recognition of top performance. This job will continue to help innovate and grow Feldmeier Equipment to the best of their ability. This position is a full-time, hourly based position reporting to the Human Resource Manager.

• Use various methods to recruit and network with potential candidates including social media platforms, networking events and job fairs.
• Recruits for all facilities.
• Works with the HR team to continuously move in a positive direction.
• Work on implementing an apprenticeship program/ internship program.
• Onboarding of new employees.
• Understanding all job descriptions.
• Working with VP of Community Relations to maintain relationships with the proper programs.
• Will attend job fairs and community affairs.
• Actively work toward building a diverse and qualified team to support the organization.
• Provide feedback to management about details regarding applications.
• Works with management to understand the needs of job fulfillment for each department.
• Ability to assess the training needs of employees.
• Designs and creates training material and methods.
• Helps deliver and oversees appropriate training programs.
• The ability to establish what aspects of the company work well and what needs improvement.
• Devise plans to implement and address the needs for improvement.
• Develops training and development programs and objectives.
• Develops and maintains organizational communications such as intranet bulletin boards and newsletters to ensure employees have knowledge of training and development resources.
• Conducts follow-up studies of all completed training to evaluate and measure results.
• Utilizes internal system to create effective training and tracking of necessary training and employee development.

• Previous experience seeking talent recruitment and assisting with onboarding process.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to communicate professionally.
• Ability to speak knowledgeably about Feldmeier Equipment and answer any questions a potential hire may have.
• Experience working with a diverse team and striving for fairness.
• Proficient in using company software and databases to connect with and reach out to potential candidates.
• Fluency in reading, writing, communicating, and the ability to come up with a lot of thoughts on topics.
• Instructional kills.
• Active listening
• Knowledge of personnel procedures and Human Resources
• Organizational development.