Brief Description
Dunbarton Corporation is seeking Plant Employees for various roles within our manufacturing plant including:
- The Loading Technician is responsible for transporting raw materials, work-in-progress, and semi-finished goods throughout the plant and between manufacturing stations, including presses, mills, and packaging lines.
- The Packing Technician is responsible for assembling, inspecting, and packaging Dunbarton products for shipping to their customers.
- The Paint Technician is responsible for operating, maintaining, and monitoring all equipment in the Paint Department, including electrostatic paint systems, wash tunnels, ovens, and spray stations, while ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Responsibilities include interpreting engineering drawings, handling hazardous materials per HAZWOPER guidelines, performing basic PLC programming, and maintaining a clean, compliant work environment.
- The Receiving Technician is responsible for receiving and inspecting incoming raw materials and goods, entering data into ERP, and storing in designated inventory locations which includes managing inter-plant and external shipments (UPS, FedEx, LTL), ensuring proper packaging, labeling, and carrier coordination.
- The Door Fabrication Technician is responsible for the set-up, operation, and basic maintenance of Fabrication Department equipment and machinery including quality checks, safety operating equipment, reading and interpreting product engineering drawings, programming basic logic systems, and daily area clean-up.
- The Frame Fabrication Technician is responsible for the set-up, operation, and basic maintenance of Fabrication Department equipment and machinery including quality checks, safety operating equipment, reading and interpreting product engineering drawings, programming basic logic systems, and daily area clean-up.
Essential Job Functions
- Various depending on the position above
- Support and follow safety, 6S, Lean, Kaizen, and Lockout/Tagout procedures
- Inspect materials, products, and equipment for defects; take corrective action to ensure quality and compliance with customer specifications
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Adheres to work schedule and attendance requirements, including overtime if required
- Performs other work as directed and required
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
- Knowledge of a variety of metal fabrication manufacturing equipment
- Knowledge of LEAN principles and inventory management best practices
- Knowledge of industrial painting processes, including electrostatic and manual applications
- Skill in the use of forklifts, tuggers, manual pallet jacks, and lift tables
- Skill in the use of measuring devices including tape measures
- Skill in the operation of basic hand tools and power tools
- Skill in use of computer hardware and software, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs (office roles)
- Skill in sorting materials or objects for processing or transport
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to establish and maintain effective, courteous working relationships with coworkers and customers
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and to take a teamwork approach to the job by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed, and considering larger organization or team goals rather than individual concerns
Requirements
Required
- Three (3) or more months of professional experience in a manufacturing environment
Preferred
- Two (2) or more years of professional experience as a fabrication machine operator in a manufacturing environment or similar position
- One (1) or more years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment
- Completion of LEAN, 6S, Kaizen, and/or Six Sigma training
Note: At the discretion of the hiring manager and/or the Human Resources Manager an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The following physical activities are necessary to perform one or more essential functions of this position. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Sits or stands for long periods of time. Communicates effectively in person and/or by using telecommunications equipment. Grasps, turns, and manipulates objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Moves, lifts, carries, and places objects weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance. Works in varying temperature conditions. Occasionally will work in high, precarious places and occasionally is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Summary
About Dunbarton
Dunbarton is a leading manufacturer of metal bifold closet doors and metal door frames. We are more than just a company that produces a great prefinished steel door frame or closet door; we believe our product is the best in the industry. We are proud to be a small company focusing on customer service and total customer satisfaction. Dunbarton stands on its values of producing innovative, durable, and reliable products.
Dunbarton Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all people without regard to the following: race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, service in the military, or any other attribute or characteristic protected by law.
Benefits Include
- Competitive Wages
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance options
- Company Paid Life Insurance, optional Additional Life
- Company Paid Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with company matching
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program