Door Shop Technician

KAMCO Supply Corporation of NE•Rochester, NY

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Kamco Supply is seeking a Door Shop Technician to join their team. This role involves all aspects of preparing hollow metal and stainless steel doors and panels. Responsibilities include hardware preparations (locks, hinges, strikes, closers), lite preparation (cutting openings, kit installation, glazing), installing reinforcements, custom sizing of doors, and metal work. The technician will interpret shop orders, shop drawings, and hardware templates to prep components to specifications. This includes arc welding, cutting, grinding/polishing, cleaning metal, touch-up spray painting, and cutting/installing glass. Other duties involve forklift operation, raw material inventory management, material handling, and maintaining 5-S standards and housekeeping in the Door Shop area. The position also requires active participation in Continuous Improvement activities using Lean Manufacturing tools.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write simple correspondence
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as area, circumference, and volume
Ability to apply concepts of basic geometry
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Willing to work with minimal supervision
Willing to work individually and with others
Willing to participate in problem solving and Lean Activities and identification of unsafe conditions related to job
Forklift Safe Operation Certificate is required through internal training and certification

Nice To Haves

Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Uses intuition and experience to complement data
Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Demonstrates attention to detail
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others
Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings
Able to read and interpret written information
Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
Develops and implements cost saving measures
Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values
Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process
Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence
Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality
Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly
Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly
Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
Is consistently at work and on time
Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed
Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work

Responsibilities

Preparation of hollow metal/stainless steel doors and panels including door hardware preps (locks, hinges, strikes, closers, etc.)
Door lite preparation (cutting opening, kit installation, glazing, etc.)
Installing reinforcements
Custom sizing of doors
Metal work
Interpretation of shop orders, shop drawings and hardware templates to prep door/panel components to specifications
Arc welding, cutting, grinding/polishing, cleaning of metal, touch-up spray painting, cutting and installing glass and packaging
Fork lift operation
Raw material inventory management
Other material handling activities
Maintain 5-S standards and housekeeping of Door Shop area along with tools and workbenches
Actively support and participate in Continuous Improvements activities by applying Lean Manufacturing tools to daily activities
Identifying and obtaining pertinent information from shop orders, shop drawings and hardware templates regarding hardware and manufacturing specifications
Set-up and operation of various bench and hand power tools including bench and hand grinders, cut-off saws, band saw and plasma cutting torch
Set-up and operation of and arc welding equipment in prepping and modifying metal doors/panels and their components and other light gage sheet metal
Cuts door down in size with power hand saw and cuts preps with other power tools
Working with variety of materials including: sheet metal, body putty, sanding/grinding and spray painting of metal doors sheet steel and caulks and glass
Working safely and maintaining consistent quality of work at efficient productivity rates
Safe operation of fork lifts for movement of materials
Maintain accurate paper work and record keeping for production history and for inventory control
Accurately pulling and marking doors required for job
Welds in flat, horizontal and possibly vertical positions
Manually guides electrode or gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle
Grinds welds and body putty repairs flush and smooth, with proper feathering of affected area to flat surfaces
Clean and prep doors for prime paint touch-up, if applicable by sanding marks and damage and removing weld spatter and grinding dust
Effectively communicating with supervisor/lead person, co-workers, office personnel and internal customers
Actively participate in door and process design and improvement activities
Assisting in other operations, as needed, including warehouse support, special project installations and other production area support
Learn and understand basic principles of metal forming
Perform other activities as requested by supervisor and/or lead person