Production Apprentice- Metal Fabrication

Leyman General Laborer/Apprentice

Leyman Manufacturing is a family owned manufacturer of truck liftgates that was incorporated in 1940. We are a small growing company that believes in hiring, training and internally promoting enthusiastic mechanically inclined candidates that are willing to learn about the manufacture and operation of our liftgate products. If you like to work with your hands and enjoy building/assembling/fixing equipment and machines we want to talk to you!

The candidate that fills this position will be assisting in all aspects of the production process- building pallets, banding/shrink wrapping LTL parcels, performing liftgate inspections, assembling liftgates and power units, assisting with Liftgate & Leyvador installations and performing steel fabrication/welding . Salary is negotiable depending on skills & experience and on the job training and tuition reimbursement programs are available for this entry level position.

Job Requirements

• Must be mechanically inclined.
• Must be enthusiastic and willing to learn.
• Must have reliable transportation and demonstrate good attendance patterns.
• Be willing to "work on your feet" for a full 8 hour shift in a non climate controlled environment

Pluses

• Ability to demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of electric and electrical systems
• Ability to demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of hydraulic systems
• MIG/Tack Welding experience/training- A HUGE Plus!
• Prior shipping/packing/picking experience with industrial equipment parts or heavy equipment

• Ability to operate a forklift and willingness to become licensed in the operation of PIT equipment
• Military experience

In return for your services, Leyman Manufacturing offers...

• Competitive Salary
• $1/hour perfect attendance bonus program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Generous 401K Plan
• Fully Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• Fully Paid Group Term Life Insurance (up to 50K of coverage)

• Employer subsidized health and dental coverage.

This entry level position offers alot of advancement potential to an enthusiastic young mechanically inclined candidate that is willing to learn. You will be exposed to many of the aspects of our operation so this is the PERFECT starting point for a mechanically inclined trade school candidate to start his career.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Any employee that experiences a temperature over 100.4 degrees is sent home and required to produce a negative Covid Test result before they are allowed to return to work.

Application Question(s):

• Short answer-

To be successful in this position, you will need to be mechanically inclined and able to work with your hands. Can you tell us about some things you have done that illustrates that you are "mechanically inclined"?

• Which of these qualities do you find most attractive in a job opportunity? (Please list the top three qualities that you would look for))

A. Rate Of Pay
B. Quality of the Benefit Package
C. Advancement Potential / Opportunity to Learn
D. Amount of Vacation/PTO you receive
E. Having the opportunity to make a difference in the success of the company that employs me.
F. Being recognized for my hard work and effort.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location