5 Manufacturing jobs in Cedar Falls

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PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Analyze, evaluate, plan, specify, and develop manufacturing processes for machining and assembly areas using initiative, imagination, and judgment. Lead or participate in cross-functional groups to effectively manage manufacturing projects. Provide recommendations and establish new approaches and techniques.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Observe machines and equipment for malfunction and works in tandem with the safety , production, and maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues
+ Carry out process improvement, problem resolution, Capital project management, and employee training for multiple projects with a varying range of complexity
+ Develop and improve manufacturing processes and methods for safety, cost, quality and efficiency improvement
+ Improve systems of production control, standard operating procedures, safety, quality control and training
+ Prepare detailed layouts of buildings and equipment
+ Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised manufactured parts and equipment
+ Recommend and implement new approaches, tools, and techniques that drive continuous improvement in pump manufacturing processes
+ Cost justify tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods
+ Perform process analysis for safety and ergonomic improvement, cost reduction, quality improvements, and improved efficiencies
+ Maintain detailed knowledge of conventional and NC/CNC manufacturing equipment and time standards techniques, and observe work in these areas as needed
+ Assist on S.P.C. projects to provide product or process feasibility and complete various assigned capital research and development programs
+ Represents the Value Stream on cross-functional teams
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
+ Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or similar and 5-8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment using Continuous Improvement and Lean principles.
+ In absence of a bachelor's degree, an associates degree or technical certificate and ten years of related engineering and manufacturing experience.
+ CAM experience preferred
OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
+ This position requires compliance with ITAR work authorization regulations.
+ Requires the ability to manage multiple projects in a systematic and orderly manner.
WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS:
+ Ability to move within office and manufacturing complex, write by hand and keyboard, and perform general office functions.
+ Ability to communicate by speech and hearing via phone and in person.
+ Visual acuity needed for close detail work and computer use.
+ General manufacturing, warehouse and office environment.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
+ Must have the ability to effectively communicate with customers, suppliers and all levels of corporate and company personnel.
+ Requires frequent contact with personnel from all departments and at all management levels and outside vendors.
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**Job Family:** Engineering
**Business Unit:** Viking Pump

Description
Job Summary
The MIG Welder will join, fabricate, and repair steel parts by using specialized gas metal arc welding techniques and equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities
+ Joins, fabricates, and repairs metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques.
+ Interprets blueprints, specifications, diagrams or schematics to determine appropriate welding process.
+ Inspects completed welds to determine structural soundness.
+ Familiar with and complies with all safety requirements and protocols.
+ May prepare the materials and set up for a welding device or robot.
+ May be required to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in an area of specialty.
+ Support the safety and quality programs by following all accompanying rules and established processes.
+ Other duties as assigned.
Shifts This is a 2nd shift position, training will take place on 1st shift for 4-8 weeks. There is a $1.50/shift premium, this starts while training on 1st shift.
2nd shift hours are Monday thru Thursday 3:30pm to 2:00am.
Overtime is posted the Wednesday prior to the week it is worked.
Skills and Qualifications
+ Ability to operate forklift and crane.
+ Ability to read and interpret simple blueprints.
+ Ability to use a variety of hand tools such as hammer, pliers, screwdriver, wrench, drill, grinder and bander.
+ Ability to use measuring tools such as tape measure, box caliper, slide dial caliper and micrometer.
+ Ability to convert fractions to decimals and vice versa.
+ Ability to convert metric to english and vice versa.
+ Provide high quality work to all internal and external customers as related to the output of their position.
+ Capable of setting up and operating one or more processing machines.
+ Speak, write and comprehend conversational English.
+ Strong attention to detail.
+ High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).
+ Must pass a MIG Welder certification.
+ Relevant apprenticeship, experience or vocational training, preferred.
Physical Requirements
+ Ability to lift 20-50 lbs. repetitively throughout the course of a shift.
+ Ability to bend, sit, stand, twist and stoop for long periods of time.
+ Ability to walk 205 miles throughout the course of a shift.
+ Have good vision of 20/30 with corrective lenses.
+ Ability to maintain coordination of hand and finger movements to grasp and manipulate objects with precision.
Subject to environmental conditions that occur indoors and outdoors which includes but is not limited to exposure to changing temperatures, loud noise, and vibration from use of equipment and the following:
+ Hazards: variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
+ Atmospheric conditions: one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin- fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
+ Oils: there is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.
Benefits
+ Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
+ 401k with Company Match
+ Paid Time Off
+ Paid Holidays
+ Paid Community Service Day
+ Company Paid Life Insurance
+ Company Paid Short-Term Disability
+ Company Paid Long-Term Disability
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ Wellness Program
+ Employee Assistance Program
About Us OMS Cedar Falls is located in the Cedar Falls Industrial Park just off of Highway 20 in Cedar Falls, Iowa. We use fiber and CO2 lasers to cut metal, robotic press brake and robotic welding capabilities. We also offer advanced manufacturing processes such as: MIG/TIG welding, forming, machining and laser welding and heat treating. We serve a wide variety of industries including: agriculture, construction, rail and energy.
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There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more. many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.
_John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability._
**Primary Location:** United States (US) - Iowa - Waterloo
**Function:** Factory Engineering (CA)
**Title:** Part-Time Student - Manufacturing Engineering - Waterloo, IA - 113969
**Onsite/Remote:** Onsite Position
**Note: Relocation assistance is not provided.**
_The Part-Time Student Program is primarily designed to augment the Company's regular full-time staff and is for students who work in parallel to their school schedule_ **_YEAR-ROUND_** _._
**Your Responsibilities**
As a Part-Time Student for John Deere Waterloo Works located in Waterloo, IA, you will:
+ Support New Product Program implementation in Drivetrain Assembly.
This position is NOT available to students on immigration visas
**What Skills You Need**
+ Pursuing a degree in engineering (others may apply)
+ Ability to work 16-20 hours during the academic year
+ Ability to work 30-40 hours during the summer semester
+ Able to commute to Waterloo year-round on a daily basis
+ Adaptability, Communication skills, Customer Orientation
Ideally, you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
+ Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science; others may apply
**What Makes You Stand Out**
+ Desire to learn in a factory environment
+ Any experience with robotics or software programming highly preferred
At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:
+ Flexible work arrangements
+ Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
+ Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Benefit Pension)
+ Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
+ Adoption assistance
+ Employee Assistance Programs
+ Tuition assistance
+ Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
+ Charitable contribution match
+ Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
$15 - $40 hourly based on published rates for business function and education level.
Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package be 18 years of age or older to apply
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.
The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.
ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice
_The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability._

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more. many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.
_John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability._
**Primary Location:** United States (US) - Iowa - Waterloo
**Function:** Factory Engineering (CA)
**Title:** Part-Time Student - Assembly Manufacturing Engineer - Waterloo, IA - 114145
**Onsite/Remote:** Onsite Position
**Note: Relocation assistance is not provided.**
_The Part-Time Student Program is primarily designed to augment the Company's regular full-time staff and is for students who work in parallel to their school schedule_ **_YEAR-ROUND_** _._
**Your Responsibilities**
As a **Part-Time Student-Assembly Manufacturing Engineer** for **John Deere Waterloo Works** located in **Waterloo, IA** , you will.
+ Supporting efforts to troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to processes, machinery, and quality.
+ Participate in the continuous improvement process (CI200) through the execution of projects in safety & ergonomics, customer and process quality, efficiency, and cost while under the supervision of another ME or ME Supervisor
+ Conduct process audits and ensure sequence of events documentation and operator methods sheets reflect the current method of manufacture.
+ Maintain routings, methods, layouts, tools, costs, methods documentation, quality plans and labor standards for revisions to current operations which enable the Continuous Improvement Pay Plan (CIPP).
+ Participate in team studies related to capacity, productivity and efficiency.
**This position is not available to students on immigration visas.**
**What Skills You Need**
+ Ideally you will be majoring in Engineering, Industrial Technology or related technical field; others may apply.
+ Must be registered as a full-time student at a local accredited university.
+ Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above.
+ Available to work 16-20 hours/weekly during the academic year.
+ Available to work 30-40 hours/weekly during the summer semester.
+ Must be able to commute to the work location in Waterloo, Iowa, on a daily basis year-round.
+ Demonstrated ability to solve problems utilizing data and root cause analysis techniques.
+ Experience in roles that require excellent communication skills.
+ Experience with engineering tools such as ProE, Auto CAD, and Microsoft Office Programs, either through employment or educational coursework.
+ Demonstrated ability to perform self-directed learning activities.
**What Makes You Stand Out**
+ Experience in roles that required a basic understanding of Industrial Engineering principles (education or equivalent work experiences).
+ Experience in roles that required a working knowledge of written and graphical work instructions, assembly manufacturing processes, tooling, and assembly process equipment or machinery.
+ Shop floor manufacturing related work experience.
+ Six Sigma training.
+ Strong communications skills
At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:
+ Flexible work arrangements
+ Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
+ Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Benefit Pension)
+ Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
+ Adoption assistance
+ Employee Assistance Programs
+ Tuition assistance
+ Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
+ Charitable contribution match
+ Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
$15 - $40 hourly based on published rates for business function and education level.
Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package be 18 years of age or older to apply
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.
The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.
ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice
_The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability._