Material Handler III - Water Spider

Dover Corporation • Centerville, IA

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About The Position

The Water Spider supports an assigned production department by understanding its processes and needs, tracking down parts, resolving issues, and communicating with team members and other departments. The role may assume some or all lead responsibilities when needed and may perform other duties as directed by the supervisor. The position works across production workstations as needs require and performs assembly-type tasks using hand or power tools. It also supports lean initiatives and continuous improvement events while maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly work area and using the safety equipment and apparel required for the operation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Proficiency with handheld tools and measuring devices.
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication and/or instruction.
• Team-oriented approach and ability to collaborate, engage others in discussion, and participate in hands-on problem solving.
• Ability to learn business processes quickly and respond to organizational needs.
• Passion for accuracy and a can-do attitude committed to finding solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an understanding of production operations.
• Support the assigned department by tracking parts, resolving issues, and communicating with team members.
• Assume some or all lead responsibilities when needed.
• Perform other activities and responsibilities as directed by the supervisor.
• Read and comprehend job orders, bills of materials, blueprints, text, and schematic drawings.
• Use work order information to identify parts and part descriptions, and identify the appropriate tools for the work area.
• Assist with lean initiatives and participate in or lead continuous improvement events.
• Adapt to rapidly changing situations.
• Perform assembly-type functions using hand or power tools.
• Use material gauging and dimensioning information appropriately.
• Read rulers, tape measures, metal squares, and other measuring instruments.
• Fasten parts together using bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets, or other fasteners.
• Identify maintenance needs for equipment and tooling.
• Work at different workstations as production needs require.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
• Use required safety equipment and apparel for the operation on the product line or work cell.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in the applicable bonus plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED