About The Position

Join our team at Terex Utilities and embark on an exciting opportunity as we seek a skilled and dedicated Production Specialist (Powder Coat) to contribute to the 2nd Shift team in Watertown, SD. At Terex we believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every person is empowered to thrive. We're dedicated to driving quality, innovation, embracing diversity, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We're committed to excellence in everything we do, and we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and values to join our team.

Requirements

  • Ability to successfully pass a respirator test
  • High School Diploma and/or equivalent experience
  • Able to lift up to 40 lbs. and 40-100 lbs. with assistance of others or lifting equipment provided
  • Possess beginning to working knowledge of the subject matter
  • Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
  • Ability to accurately read and understand tape measurements
  • Understand and demonstrate basic computer skills
  • Strong orientation toward safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to possess good mechanical aptitude
  • Ability to effectively communicate with all team members
  • Ability to function as a team member and contribute to group goals while maintaining a positive attitude
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision in a responsible manner
  • Ability to recognize potential safety hazards and take appropriate actions to minimize risks

Nice To Haves

  • Willing to train
  • Previous years of experience in powder coat painting in a manufacturing environment preferred
  • Basic understanding of assembly processes.
  • Basic knowledge in the usage of common hand tools, hand held power tools, fabricating equipment, and portable air tools such as a ratchet.
  • Requires sufficient reasoning ability to understand detailed, yet repetitive, written and oral instructions, and solve straightforward, immediate problems.
  • Requires the ability to perform arithmetic calculations and read and record detailed measurements, counts, distances, and times.
  • Requires sufficient hand-arm-eye coordination to guide objects into specific placement or alignment, make intricate connections, and make precise measurements.
  • Previous experience working with hand and air tools is desired
  • Previous experience working in a fast paced environment is desired
  • Familiarity within a manufacturing environment is desired
  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Responsibilities

  • Adhere to Terex safety policies and procedures
  • Adhere to and promote The Terex Way Values
  • Follow all safety regulations for themselves as well as other team members, including keeping the work area clean and in orderly condition as well as wearing all appropriate safety attire for the job that is being performed
  • Follow paint production schedule to determine parts to load.
  • Visually inspects and loads components onto automatic conveyor paint line.
  • Maintain clean work area and participate in 5s standards
  • Maintain tools and equipment in working condition
  • Troubleshoot basic issues and problems
  • Flex into other areas and departments as needed
  • All other duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Sign-on Bonus
  • health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx)
  • life insurance
  • accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
  • short-term and long-term disability
  • extended leave options
  • paid time off
  • company holidays
  • 401k matching
  • employee stock purchase plan
  • legal assistance
  • wellness programs
  • tuition reimbursement
  • discount programs
  • paid vacation
  • 401(k)
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
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