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Alamo Group Inc. Broom Assembler - Broom Machine Operator in Richmond, Virginia
Old Dominion Brush Company Inc. (parent company - Alamo Group) is currently accepting applications to fill the position of Broom Assembler - Broom Machine Operator in its Broom Department in Richmond, VA.
Under immediate supervision, the broom assembler - broom machine operator is responsible for assembling multiple broom types from provided parts and pieces using automated machinery.
Why ODB?
The ODB (Old Dominion Brush) Company has been manufacturing municipal products since 1910. ODB has been in the street sweeper and debris collection equipment business for over 112 years with the knowledge and experience that is second to none. Using our 200,000 square foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and high volume purchasing, ODB offers the highest quality street sweeper brushes, brooms, and replacement parts at competitive prices.
ODB offers competitive pay and a wide range of employee benefits including:
Military-Friendly Employer – V3 Certified
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a Company Match
Profit Sharing
Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Programs
Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Training and Development Programs
Employee Tuition Reimbursement and Dependent Scholarship Programs
Located 3 blocks from Bus Stop
And much more!
If interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply directly to the ODB job site here .
Careers - Old Dominion Brush Company (odbco.com) (https://www.odbco.com/careers/)
Essential Functions of the Job:
Assemble various types of brooms from provided parts and pieces of various sizes and materials
Perform maintenance checks on machines
Using a welder, tack metal bristles to frames (wafers) of replacement broom
Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
Wear appropriate PPE
Meet daily production amounts
Attention to quality
May review materials on hand to insure have materials needed for the daily production, may stage pre-production materials and post-production product for pick up by material handler.
Basic math skills, able to read a tape measure accurately (American system) in order to produce product to customer and company expectations
Ability to learn basic welding - tack and MIG weld to adhere material to wafer or broom roll
Use electronic crane
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):
Ability to use hand and power tools
Positive team-based attitude and willingness to cross train on machinery within the facility
Ability to adhere to company safety expectations and wear required PPE
Ability to multitask in fast-paced production environment
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to drive a forklift
Ability to use a power tools such as an electric drill
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED certificate helpful
1 to 3 years’ prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment using manual assembly techniques preferred
Able to understand English
Working Conditions:
The following activities are required up to 100% of a typical day:
Stand, walk on concrete service
Use hands or fingers to handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Talk, hear
Lift, pull and push up to 35 pounds unassisted
Work near moving mechanical parts
The following activities are required up to 50% of a typical day:
Stoop, kneel and crouch
Lift, pull and push 36 to 100 pounds with assistance
Work near fumes or airborne particles
Work near vibrating equipment
Position has the following vision requirements:
- Must be able to distinguish colors and shades of color
Work performed in a loud manufacturing environment.
Work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
Notes:
In addition to Broom Machine, additional machinery used includes forklift, electric drill, MIG welder, former, rollers.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).