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• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• Full Tuition Reimbursement

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Position Available: Field Service Technician

Department:             Columbia/Okura Service

Responsibilities:

• Installing and maintaining Columbia/Okura Robotic Palletizing Systems nationwide
• Perform rebuild audits
• Rebuild customer equipment
• Conduct customer training classes
• Provide phone support and troubleshoot customer problems

Skills:

• Knowledgeable in the use of Programmable Logic Controllers
• Solid computer skills
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings
• Knowledge of mechanical & electrical parts helpful
• Experience working with material handling products and equipment is a plus

General Traits:

• Able to work with many departments & areas
• Professional team player with strong organizational skills
• Accuracy and attention to details a must
• Willingness to travel extensively.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• A 2-year electrical or mechanical degree is a plus

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Position Available:             Service Technician                        

Department:                         Palletizer Customer Care Department           

Responsibilities:

• Install and maintain Columbia Machine material handling equipment at customer facilities worldwide
• Perform machine audits to evaluate existing equipment and develop parts and rebuild quotations
• Provide phone support for troubleshooting customer equipment
• High speed palletizer will require multiple trips up & down stairs
• Training of Customer personnel of the operation of Columbia equipment is required
• 80% airplane travel

Skills:

• Able to maintain Columbia Machine mechanically and electrically
• Knowledgeable in the use of Programmable Logic Controllers and PC’s
• Specific Knowledge of RSLogix, ControLogix, PanelView, and Motion Control
• Capable of reading mechanical and electrical drawings
• Capable of writing limited logic for PLC applications
• Skilled in welding and fabrication
• Able to use Laptop computer for programming and communicating

General Traits:

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Dependable
• Ability to Self-Manage
• Works well with others
• Safe Worker

Education:

• Experience with PLC/PC to machine interface
• Allen Bradley PLC products and Motion Control
• Machine troubleshooting experience
• Windows XP experience – beneficial
• Microsoft Office products and e-mail experience

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Position Available:        Field Service Representative-Concrete Products  

Department:                  Customer Service Department - CP         

Responsibilities:

• Support field sales reps with customer courtesy calls, small installations, and troubleshooting/repairs of customer equipment. 
• Assist installers and field service engineers with installation and commissioning of major equipment and plant packages
• Provide support of installed equipment
• Provide daily reports to Service Manager
• Represent Columbia in a professional manner

Skills:

• Working knowledge of PLC and Relay controls
• Working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
• Motor controls and starters
• Welding, rigging, and general mechanical ability
• Able to train our customers to operate and maintain our equipment
• Block making experience
• Ability to troubleshoot (electrically and mechanically) all Columbia equipment

General Traits:

• High work ethic, team player, goal-oriented, continuous improvement and customer focused
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills
• Must be able to work well under pressure
• Willing to travel

Education:

• Field Service/ Installation.
• 5 years relevant experience.

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Position Available:        Mold Design Drafter

Department:                  Mold Engineering        

Responsibilities:

•     Cad drafting using Pro Engineer and Medusa NG.
•     Interact with designers and shop floor personnel.
•     Attend planning meetings.
•     Research and problem-solve.

Skills:

• Strong design and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of materials.
• Knowledge of engineering calculations a plus but not required.
• Effective communication skills.

General Traits:

• Self-motivated.
• Team-oriented.
• Able to work in a fast paced environment with accuracy.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Education:

• Associate Degree in Cad Drafting or comparable experience.

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Position Available:       Electrical Engineer

Department:                 Electrical Engineering:  Turmac           

Responsibilities:

• Prepare Bills of Material for electrical panels and machine components.
• Design, check and modify electrical schematics, panel layouts, device layout and cable/installation layouts.
• Check, modify, and create new program PLC programs.
• Spec out hardware.
• Check and modify Operator Interface programs.
• Start-up and test run equipment on the assembly floor and occasionally in the field.
• Participate in Value Analysis (VA) sessions.
• Write and modify technical manuals.
• Regularly interface with the engineering team to share technical expertise.
• Train customers and service representatives (some travel required).

Skills:

• Knowledge of concrete product machinery and controls desired.
• Experience with programming PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and motor controls.
• Experience with Wonderware and Panelmate software preferred.
• Understands UL, CSA, CE, NEC, NFPA and related codes and their regulation requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer focused approach to engineering.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply the latest technologies.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects to meet production schedule requirements.
• Ability to resolve problems and follow through with all concerned parties.

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineer is preferred.  Equivalent training and experience will be considered.
• 4-7 years experience in design and implementation of industrial controls.

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Position Available:       (4) Assembly Technicians

Department:                 Palletizer Assembly  

Responsibilities:

• Daily assembly of machinery from blue prints or verbal instructions.
• All phases of assembly including pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical construction.
• Forklift driving, crane work, primer, and touch-up finish painting are performed.

Skills:

• Must have good mechanical aptitude.
• PLC experience is a plus.
• Electrical knowledge a plus.
• Ability to read basic blue prints.
• Must have own tools in a roll around toolbox.

General Traits:

• Ability to work well with others.
• Reading, writing, and good oral communication skills.
• Team player.

Education:

• Associates Degree preferred.
• Three to five years in an assembly area or related field desired but not required.

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Position Available:   Parts Sales Representative – Concrete Products

Department:                         Parts Department            

Responsibilities:

•    Generate and process Parts quotes and Parts orders.
•    Daily phone contact with concrete products customers.
•    Respond to phone, fax, and mail inquiries and ensure timely follow-through.
•    Expedite customer orders.
•    Coordinate customer problems with other departments.
• Provide support to Columbia sales personnel in the field.
• Rotate “on-call” pager as necessary.
• Coordinate warranty problems with customers.

Skills:

• Interpersonal skills to develop relationships with customers and to support interdepartmental coordination.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task and remain organized in thought and task.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, computerized business operating systems (e.g. Movex) and general PC skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and parts manuals.
• Basic mathematic skills are required

General Traits:

• Customer and service oriented
• High work ethic, team player, goal-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Must have good telephone manner.
• Must be able to work well under pressure.
• Previous sales experience.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some post-secondary education preferred but will be waived for the right combination of skills and experience.
• Minimum of three years experience working with Columbia Machine products is preferred, or aftermarket experience with an industrial capital goods supplier.

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Position Available:        Executive Assistant        

Department:                  Administration         

Responsibilities:

• Provides support for executives and internal/external customers
• Resolves issues and fulfills requests
• Maintains files
• Updates databases
• Coordinates meetings, departmental travel arrangements
• Prepares letters and reports
• Maintains inventory of office supplies
• Contributes to team effort by assisting other departments as needed

Skills:

• Proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills: oral, written and electronic
• Strong team player, able to handle multiple tasks on a daily basis
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to be perceptive to cultural differences

General Traits:

• Excellent people and phone skills for customer and internal interactions
• Confidence to find ways to improve all processes
• Able to work under pressure

Education:

• Associates Degree preferred
• Two years professional experience required

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Position Available: Fabricator

Department: Fabrication

Responsibilities:

• Fitting and welding small intricate and complex structures from blueprints.
• Maintain dimensional accuracy of work and quality standards.
• Produce parts from blue prints.

Skills:

• Complete knowledge of all phases of welding and fabrication related skills.
• Ability to read measuring tools.

General Traits:

• Safety minded.
• Team player.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Self-motivated, ability to take initiative and make decisions.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Department: Machine Shop

Responsibilities:

• Working to due dates.
• Operating machine safely and efficiently.
• Router changes, setup reduction.
• Work with Mechanical Engineer for productivity increases.

Skills:

• Ability to keep tight tolerances.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• General machine maintenance.
• Ability to do some light programming.
• CNC experience

General Traits:

• Team player.
• Willingness to work overtime.
• Detail-oriented.
• Self-starter.
• Ability to work closely with Manufacturing Engineering.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Some college preferred, Machine Shop specific.
• 2-5 years CNC experience preferred.

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