Utility 17

ABB•Kirkwood, MO

4d•$25 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

ABB is hiring a Utility 17 for its St. Louis Stamping Plant. The role requires the ability to perform any of several production functions—including Die Setter, Slit Line, Auto Press, Punch Press, Annealing Lead, and crane operations—without compromising personal or coworker safety. The essential functions must be performed for at least eight hours per day, five days per week. If an employee cannot perform an essential function, they should notify a supervisor, manager, or Human Resource Manager; ABB will discuss potential reasonable accommodations. The position is onsite and reports to the Production Supervisor. The posting also identifies James Pence as the reporting contact for the 2nd shift. The hourly pay range is $25.00–$31.28, with a shift premium for 2nd and 3rd shifts. Employees must be prepared to work daily and weekend overtime, including overtime on short notice, as production demands require. Eligible US employees have access to medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, supplemental benefits, parental leave, employee support resources, an employee discount program, a 401(k) savings plan with company contributions, an employee stock acquisition plan, 11 paid holidays, and full vacation accrual.

Requirements

Ability to perform the essential functions for a minimum of eight hours per day, five days per week.
Understand and follow safety policies, safety training, and hazard communication requirements, and use required PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, cut-resistant gloves, and safety sleeves when required.
Ability to locate and verify the operation of Emergency Stops and light curtains, and verify that Press Release Forms (QFSL-A001) are signed by a supervisor before operation.
Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds; frequently grip, turn, push, and bend; occasionally reach above shoulder level and pull; and walk and/or stand for extended periods while maintaining production pace.
Dexterity and hand-eye coordination to use hand tools, power tools, electric chain hoists, pneumatic shears, pneumatic wire twisters, electric and manual pallet jacks, and press controls.
Ability to perform visual quality inspections for burrs, chips, slug marks, bent teeth, and missing features; inspect parts before continuous runs; conduct flatness checks three times per coil using the back-to-back method; and match parts to blueprints.
Ability to verify inventory tags, coil numbers, and blueprints against work orders.
Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions; read, write, use a calculator, and interpret work orders, blueprints, inventory tags, and shipping labels.
Ability to complete required documentation, including Non-Con Red Tags for defective material, and follow established procedures and work instructions.
Regular attendance, punctuality, reliability, and commitment to scheduled work hours.
Ability to work daily and weekend overtime, including overtime on short notice.

Responsibilities

Perform Utility Grade 17 production functions, including Die Setter, Slit Line, Auto Press, Punch Press, Annealing Lead, and crane operations, while maintaining personal and coworker safety.
Follow ABB safety policies, training, and hazard communication requirements; use required personal protective equipment and verify safety devices and required press release forms before operation.
Operate electric pallet trucks, cranes, material-handling equipment, hand tools, power tools, hoists, shears, wire twisters, pallet jacks, and press controls as required.
Assist with press-line equipment setup and clearing die jams; complete equipment shutdown procedures and end-of-run die cleaning.
Inspect parts for defects and features, perform flatness checks, compare parts to blueprints, and verify inventory tags, coil numbers, blueprints, and work orders.
Complete required documentation, including Non-Con Red Tags for defective material, and follow established procedures and work instructions.
Report injuries, accidents, and near misses immediately.
Maintain regular attendance, arrive on time, and remain at work through the scheduled workday.
Work daily and weekend overtime, including overtime on short notice, to meet production demands.

Benefits

Choice of two medical plan options: a PPO Copay Plan or a High Deductible Plan with a Health Savings Account.
Choice of two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus.
Vision benefit.
Company-paid life insurance equal to two times base pay.
Company-paid AD&D coverage equal to one times base pay.
Voluntary employee-paid life and AD&D coverage, subject to maximums.
Company-paid short-term disability coverage for up to 26 weeks.
Company-paid long-term disability coverage at 60% of pay, with an option to buy up to 66 2/3% of pay.
Employee-paid supplemental accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and pet insurance.
Parental leave of up to six weeks.
Employee Assistance Program.
Health Advocate support for mental and behavioral health, general health navigation, virtual health, and infertility and adoption.
Employee discount program.
401(k) Savings Plan with company contributions.
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
11 paid holidays.
Full vacation accrual.