Production Assistant

 Farwest is the preeminent metal solutions provider within the greater Western United States for all of your metals needs.

Join a growing, dynamic company with operations across the western US! Learn more at www.farweststeel.com/careers

Shift: Days

Purpose of The Position:  Responsible for assisting production with day to day tasks such as slagging, deburring, confirming measurements with blueprints, tack welding, adept at using hand tools, grinders and scrapers.

Major Duties:

• Confirm order requirements are met, including the proper selection of job priority, material, lenses, speed, and program loading.
• Assist in making adjustments, and helping to optimize production quality and efficiency.
• Assist in first part inspection on all production runs to specified tolerances and dimensional check.
• Fill out necessary forms and paperwork, including routing sheets, time cards, production reports, etc.
• Assist in handling material with use of overhead crane and forklift.
• Support operator in the routine maintenance, care, and cleaning of equipment and work area.
• Participate in insuring a safe work environment through best practices including promoting of all company safety policies, OSHA guidelines, maintenance of a 5S work station.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED optional
• Ability to read, and interpret prints
• Able to read Standard English and metric tapes and micrometers
• Must understand program editing, basic machine functions, safe operations, machine adjustments and reading, basic math, and dimensional knowledge
• Full understanding of material flow and routing
• Prior fabrication experience (crane operation, metal processing, and material handling equipment) experience preferred.

Pay Range: $17.50 - $19.50 hourly DOE

Does Farwest Fit You?

• Willing to learn
• Rapid advancement potential
• Shift/lead differentials
• Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, FSA, HRA, HSA, EAP, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 401K Match
• We offer full benefits with options to suit everyone

As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check that must be completed, post offer of employment. Farwest participates in eVerify and we confirm each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the US.

Farwest Steel is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Veterans

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Farwest Steel Corporation & Affiliates participate in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program. ADP Tax Credits administers this program on our behalf. It is vital that you follow the steps listed below in order for the tax credits to be processed. We appreciate your cooperation.

Questionnaire Instructions

• Open https://tcs.adp.com/screen/index.html?cc=farweststeel
• Note: To change the language on screen please select a language from the dropdown box
• Click on Continue to begin
• Please answer each question
• Eligible candidates will be asked to Click Finish and Electronically Sign to complete the interview.
• Ineligible candidates will be asked to click Continue to finish the interview. You will not be asked to electronically sign.

*ADP will contact WOTC-eligible new hires via email or text to request proof of age or address documentation, when needed.