Pella Corporation - Pella, Iowa - is looking for individuals interested in joining our Technical Trades team as a Millwright on 2nd or 3rd Shift.

Be part of a winning team that emphasizes professional growth and development. A window of opportunity is open for individuals seeking meaningful careers with a strong, people-focused company headquartered in the nation's heartland: Pella, Iowa!

At Pella, we're all about building great windows and doors, strong customer relationships, and the rewarding career you've always wanted. Pella Corporation is proud to be a privately held, professionally managed company.

Our team members are able to grow from cross-functional experiences, an abundance of development opportunities apply themselves in individual contributor roles or lead areas of the organization. We know you will find the right opportunity with Pella!

We are looking for individuals with the following skills and abilities:

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Construction Technician-3 team member will perform the installation, moving and removing of machinery, dust collection, electrical, air, water and sewer services as well as the repair and minor modifications of building and plant property.

PELLA CORPORATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Pass drug screen
• Pass pre-work ability screen
• Pass pre-work vision screen
• High school diploma or equivalency
• Pass pre-employment tests

PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS:

All base level requirements must be met within two years upon position acceptance.

To reach a progression level you must demonstrate technical skills, leadership skills, and pass classes / certifications as identified by the progression review committee.

ENVIRONMENT:

• Noise level requires hearing protection in designated areas
• Season high/low temperatures and humidity
• Confined Space
• Hazardous material handling
• Majority of work done in potentially hazardous environments – extreme caution required
• Work in a team environment with the ability to communicate in a concise, polite and respectful manner

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures
• Regular/dependable attendance required
• Flexibility of work hours including overtime, off-site travel and off-shift work
• Able to work with and around moving equipment/machines
• Install, move, and remove machinery, dust collection, electrical, air, water, and sewer services
• Repair and perform minor modifications of building and plant property
• Must maintain a PIV license – with a minimum ABFIJKL classification

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to rotate to other positions as needed
• Support Continuous Improvement teams and other activities as assigned
• Other duties may be assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Manufacturing related experience is preferred
• Previous construction experience preferred

SKILLS AND TALENTS: (*skills are required prior to entry into the position)

• Able to work with minimal supervision*
• Accuracy and attention to detail*
• Proficient mechanical and math aptitude*

• Flexibility to travel*
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Decision making/Problem solving skills
• Time Management
• Ability to work with internal customers

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lift up to 100 lbs. at waist level and up to 70 lbs. at shoulder level up to an occasional basis when moving products
• Push or pull with up to 100 lbs. of force up to an occasional basis when moving products
• Generate up to 90 lbs. of grip strength up to an occasional basis with each hand while handling products
• Generate up to 15 lbs. of pinch strength up to an occasional basis with each hand while handling products
• Display average coordination with both hands up to a continuous basis while performing job tasks
• Perform elevated work up to an occasional basis when handling products
• Stoop, kneel or squat up to an occasional basis when handling products
• Reach forward and to the side up to a frequent basis when handling products
• Stand up to a continuous basis and walk up to a frequent basis during the course of each shift
• Able to perform repetitive tasks up to 12 hours per day