Production Operator

Gates Corporation
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, South Dakota, Brandon
Nov 11, 2024
At Gates, we welcome challenges, celebrate hard work, and continually seek new talent to join our global company. Our Brandon, SD facility is looking for hourly Tube Assembly Operators and Hose Assembly Operators. Please review below to see if this might be the right opportunity for you: PERKS AT WORK Great team culture that works together to get the job done Eligible for benefits in 30 days or less, including 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off - starting at a max of 21 days per year! Employee Discounts - computers, vehicles, amusement park tickets, gym memberships, and more! ABOUT THE JOB: Gates Corporation, formerly Atlas Hydraulics/Pace Manufacturing, is growing in Brandon, SD and we are hiring for Tube Bender & Hose Assemblers for our 1st (6am - 2pm) and 2nd S hift (2pm - 10:00pm). This position is part of the production team, reporting directly to the shift supervisor and/or team leader. Assemblers operate equipment to couple and form various sizes and product lines of tube assemblies or hydraulic hose assemblies. Job duties include performing assembly tasks utilizing a variety tools and machines, working in a team supporting the safety, productivity, and delivery of high-quality products. ABOUT YOU Attendance is an essential function of this position. The employee must have regular, reliable, punctual and consistent attendance. Must be able to work 40 hours per week plus overtime. Ability to read, understand and perform printed and verbal English work instructions throughout all processes. Constantly demonstrate safe working habits and follows all safety requirements. Plans, evaluates, sets up and runs needed equipment and verifies compliance. Operate machine controls including recognizing warning devices on machines throughout the process. Examines materials visually or physically to ensure conformance with established standards. Good communication skills. Ability to thrive in a fast paced, high volume production environment. Must be team-oriented individual who understands and supports the team approach to manufacturing. Use of scanners & internal production systems Proactively able to step in to support other team members as needed and share knowledge to allow cross training of all functions. Other tasks or duties as assigned by supervision. Welding knowledge is a plus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: At Gates, we believe that we are better together. Proximity has been important to our success over the years as there are critical items that are simply better when done together. One of those critical items is efficient collaboration. We cannot underestimate the power of informal conversations and connecting face-to-face with our coworkers. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Temperatures may vary in accordance with weather conditions and may be extreme. Gates is managed in compliance with OSHA guidelines and requires all employees to wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection. ABOUT GATES Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations. Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all? Gates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.