1st shift- Utility

Position Title: Utility

Wage: $20.00 per hour

Shift: 1st

Hours: 6:00am-2:30pm (Mon-Fri)

QPS Employment Group has a great Utility position available at a company in St. Louis, MO. This is a 1st shift position with the opportunity for hire.

• Operate multiple types of fabrication equipment.
• Operate tools according to instructions, specifications, and standard charts.
• Place and secure work pieces in proper machine table, holding device, or other appropriate surface using clamps and wrenches.
• Load, operate and manufacture a variety of parts using various manufacturing equipment to make custom parts according to customer orders and instructions written on Work Orders and blueprints.
• Complete project work as needed involving the assembly of parts that require the use of hand tools, paint accessories and mechanical devices.
• Complete work order paperwork.
• Perform in-process inspection according to standard procedures.
• Maintain count and perform packaging duties as required.
• Participate in cross training activities to become knowledgeable of equipment/process within the department.
• Perform routine daily machine maintenance including cleaning up and lubrication.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Determine if tools are undamaged and in safe condition for use.
• Make suggestions to improve production and order processing efficiency.
• Assist with training other team members.
• Follow safety rules and quality standards.

• Perform work independently with minimal defects.
• Communicate with supervisor on work order priority.
• Be open to change due to emergency orders or fabrication of parts.
• Very good math skills.
• Ability to understand drawing and blueprints.
• Ability to use basic measuring instruments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• A High School Diploma or GED with prior hands‑on, vocational or job-related coursework/training, or any similar combination of education and experience is required. Prior experience in a manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

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