General Production Worker - Phoenix Wire Cloth : Job Details

About Phoenix Wire Cloth, Inc.:Founded in Detroit, Michigan in 1885, our company has been owned and operated by the same family since its founding. While our product offering has evolved during the last 136 years, we continue to serve our customers with the same founding principles we were built on 5 generations ago: high product quality and customer satisfaction!Currently located conveniently off I-75 on Stephenson Hwy just north of 14 Mile Road in Troy, MI, we manufacture and distribute the highest quality wire cloth, robotic guarding, and wire partition products for customers around the world.We are seeking a generally happy & optimistic person with great attention to detail and a positive, can-do attitude who is interested in joining our team!Our Excellent Package of Benefits Includes:$17.00 / Hour Starting Wage, with $0.50 / Hour raises every 6 months after date of hireAdditional annual raise each November as per the current UAW Local 155 negotiated contract401k Plan with $1.10 / Hour Company contribution - Eligible 1st of the month following 12 monthsFull-Family, Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance (low, 11.5% co-pay!) - Eligible after 90 daysFull-Family, Delta Dental Insurance - Eligible 1st of the month following 120 daysDavis Vision Optical Plan - Eligible after 90 daysSickness & Accident Coverage ($325 / week for 26 weeks) - Eligible 1st of the month following 6 monthsGroup Life Insurance - Eligible 1st of the month following 6 monthsPaid Holidays (15 days) - Eligible after 180 days; Paid Vacation - Eligible after 12 monthsUnpaid time-off - NegotiableEmployees are probationary for the first 180 days of employmentPrimary Responsibilities:Carry out daily instructions from Group Leaders, the Shop Foreman, and Office Management to ensure timely completion of all ordersHang fence posts, panels, gates, and clips on the overhead conveyor line for powder coatingTrim fence and gates panels following powder coating using liquid paint tray and paint rollerAssemble wire mesh partition jobs using u-channel, woven diamond mesh, and various fastenersFill orders in our wire cloth department, which may including the cutting of material using presses, shears, hand cutters, and razor bladesComplete order paperwork & tag and transfer finished orders to the packaging or shipping departmentComplete all jobs in accordance with daily production ratesUse shop floor equipment (presses, shears, grind wheels, cold saw, iron worker, etc.) as necessarySetup, operate, and conduct daily preventative maintenance on shop floor equipment when usingDemonstrate commitment to safety and perform job duties in accordance with company safety policies and quality proceduresReact to change positively and with a customer-first mindsetReport on department inventory and required maintenance as scheduled or as necessaryDemonstrated competency may provide the opportunity to cross-train in different departments and an immediate increase in payRequired Qualifications:Must have great attention to detail (a high degree of accuracy in completing quality work the first time around is an absolute must)Must possess a positive, can-do attitude and be self motivatedMust be team oriented and customer service drivenMust have an aptitude for learning & a willingness to be trainedAbility to read, write, and speak EnglishAbility to lift 60 LBs.Experience using shop equipment preferred (i.e. grind wheels, cold saw, iron worker, etc.)Experie