Shop Specialist – Hollow Metal

Title: Shop Specialist – Hollow Metal

Reports to: Operations Manager

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Omaha, NE

Come join our team and open the door to an amazing career at Omaha Door & Window! We have an immediate need for a Shop Specialist – Hollow Metal at our Omaha, NE location.

Omaha Door and Window Company has grown to be the oldest and largest door and window company in the Omaha area for over 66 years, specializing in both new and replacement garage doors, entry doors, replacement windows, siding, gutter protection, and sunrooms. Homeowners and Contractors depend on Omaha Door & Window for a wide variety of quality products, competitive prices, and prompt service.

We install, remodel, service, and finance all the products we sell. We also repair many product brands we don’t sell.

Summary

In the role of Technician Apprentice, you will play a pivotal role by assisting the Warehouse Lead in performing a variety of welding functions, including layout, fit and fabricating metal components for the Company, assembling structural forms by using welding techniques, metallurgy, and engineering requirements. This position also assists in the responsibilities of handling outgoing shipments for the Warehouse and general housekeeping duties.

Duties

• Supports the Company’s mission, vision, and core values
• Ensures that all safety procedures are performed in compliance with the Company’s safety policies and all federal, state, and local laws & regulations, and attends monthly safety meetings
• Assists in Welding
• Lays out, positions, and secures product(s) according to specifications
• Determines required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques
• Heats, forms, and dresses metal parts using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment
• Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions
• Repairs broken or cracked parts and fills holes
• Removes rough spots from work pieces using a portable grinder, hand file, or scraper
• Assists in Shipping
• Reads customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed and/or shipped
• Follows packaging procedures to ensure the safety of shipment
• Loads installer’s vehicles with items to be delivered to customers
• Operates forklift and pallet jack to transport shipments
• Assists customers and installers when help is needed
• Completes product deliveries as necessary
• Ensures warehouses are cleaned, and housekeeping guidelines are maintained at all times
• Responsible for facilities maintenance duties as needed (i.e., snow removal)
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the construction industry and products
• Knowledge of welding techniques
• Ability to read blueprints and technical specifications
• Proficient in the use of hand tools
• Ability to improvise with products and tools as needed
• Ability to wear a respirator as required
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Critical thinking and analytical/mathematical skills
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective skills of listening, verbal, and written communication
• Ability to work under pressure and independently with some guidance

Preferred Qualifications

• Hollow metal door and frame experience is preferred
• Previous welder experience is preferred
• Previous warehouse and/or inventory experience is preferred

Work Conditions

• Non-climate-controlled environment – potentially working in all weather conditions.
• Frequently sitting, standing, bending, and lifting up to 25 - 100 lbs
• Must be able to do continuous standing, occasional sitting, climb stairs/ladders, and others

Benefits

We are proud to offer a robust benefits package to our Team Members including:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employer-paid Life Insurance with buy-up options
• Accident Care
• Hospital Indemnity
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Team Member Recognition & Reward Programs

Core Values

At Omaha Door & Window, we base our actions on the following core values and request the same from all team members:

• Teamwork – we operate as a team and succeed together.
• Grit – we have the courage, strength, and character to persevere.
• Sincerity – we are transparent and trustworthy.
• Development – we strive for continuous improvement, both professionally and personally

We are an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer.

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