Careers

Department Overview

The manufacturing department is critical to the success and growth of Shaw Almex. The craftsmanship and attention to detail that is required for this position give our customer base an insight into our dedication to a job well done.

Position Overview

This position requires that the person who is hired must be dedicated to constant improvement and must be completely reliable. They must strive to be the best that they can be while having a team spirit, always willing to help out in any way possible.

General Requirements

• Energetic, Ambitious, Motivated, Organized, Adaptable, Personable
• Clean Driving Record
• Pass random drug screening
• Proficient in MS Office
• Supervise and advise shop work daily to management

General Skills, Abilities, or Certifications

• Knowledge of the manufacturing process for Almex equipment.
• Fluent in blueprint reading and execution.
• Ability to communicate the task at hand with shop employees
• Manage the day to day scheduled work for each individual.
• Supervisory training Level 1
• Demonstrates strong leadership
• Dedicated to constant improvement

Essential Job Skills, Functions & Duties - Musts

• Schedule daily work for shop employees
• Ensure employee are logged into ERP system and that materials and operations are complete and correct
• Review and completion of the job in ERP program.
• Always promote a safe and respectful work environment.
• Managing inventory levels and communicating with purchasing on reordering.
• Communicating with management on what is required to achieve company goals.
• Managing, tracking, and approving employees time.

Non-Essential Job Skills, Functions & Duties - Assets

• Able to travel if needed
• Experience in coaching or mentoring programs
• Experience in Epicor ERP software

Travel Requirements < 5%
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Department Overview

The Engineering department is critical to the success and growth of Shaw Almex. With a focus on quality and safety we provide the best in custom equipment for vulcanizing.

Position Overview

This position requires that the person who is hired must have a technical background as well as being organized and detail oriented. This person will be taking all the engineering information provided and process it through our ERP system for production requirements.

General Skillls, Abilities or Ceritifications

• Minimum of High School degree, College level mechanical or manufacturing engineering technology diploma highly beneficial
• Organized and Detail Oriented with commitment to quality and error free work
• Must be proficient with computers
• Interest in and knowledge of Mechanical systems is beneficial
• Experience with ERP systems an asset
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and effectively with others

Essential Job Skills, Functions & Duties - Musts

• Use engineering drawings to process Methods of Manufacturing
• Set up jobs with all relevant information required for the manufacturing process
• Track all orders through engineering to ensure setup is complete in a timely manor
• Assist in the set up and organization of all parts in the ERP Database
• Provide support to production scheduling and materials management
• Assembling the production and engineering documentation, scanning information to ERP database

Non-Essential Job Skills, Functions & Duties - Assets

• Knowledge of Almex equipment over the years and where to locate information required for processing.

Travel Requirements < 5%
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Department Overview

The inventory department is critical to the success and growth of Shaw Almex. This department is critical in keeping production flowing and equipment and parts out to customers on time.
Reports to the Inventory Controller.

Position Overview

This position requires that the person who is hired must have knowledge of supply chain management and be familiar with lean manufacturing principles. They must ensure all required parts are in the plant and keep them in a clean and organized state. Perform daily receipts of product coming in and hand off paperwork to accounts payable. Complete daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly inventory cycle counts.

General Requirements

• Clean and organized
• Attention to detail
• Self motivated

General Skills, Abilities, or Certifications

• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Knowledge of ERP Systems
  

Essential Job Skills, Functions & Duties - Musts

• Keep track of inventory levels and make sure production has everything required while not letting inventory levels get too high.
• Use lean principles and apply them to inventory set up in various locations around the plant.
• Manage parts receipt and parts shipping.
• Pick materials for upcoming jobs and advise Inventory Controller of any discrepancies.
• Pick and pack orders going direct to customers.
• Set up and manage parts transfers to other Almex locations.
• Bin orders which are awaiting production items and crating.

Non-Essential Job Skills, Functions & Duties - Assets

• Knowledge of Almex equipment and parts required for manufacturing

Travel Requirements < 5%
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Posting Control Box Assembly

Almex Group takes prides in its manufacture of heavy and lite duty, vulcanizing presses catering to the conveyor belting industry. Almex, being in the fore-front of conveyor belting industry, has also carved a niche in its technological advancements through various sophisticated Control Panels.

Panel Assembly including but not limited to:
• Manually position or align electrical components, relays, terminal rail and din rail for assembly
• Fasten parts and finish products using both hand, air and power tools
• Connect cables, tubes and wiring components
• Check mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies for alignment and proper functioning
• Test and check electrical assemblies and wiring for proper connections
• Complete rework, repair, and / or replace damaged parts when required
• Perform quality checks on all work prior to completion
• Assembly of cable harnesses
• Wiring
• Soldering
• Panel building
• Crimping and soldering cable
• Small amount of computer work for testing and timesheet recording
• Various other tasks as required
• Working within our EPR system (Epicor), setting up Jobs, creating Job travelers, monitoring inventory levels, reviewing and notifying purchasing when stock levels are low.

Skills & Experience
• Previous electronic assembly experience
• Possesses high quality standards
• Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events
• Basic knowledge of tools, schematics, and drawings
• Must possess basic math skills
• Ability to perform physical requirements such as: kneeling and bending
• Good level of manual dexterity and hand / eye coordination
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve effectively and efficiently
• Knowledge of production processes and quality standards
• Positive attitude through effective and friendly communication
• Basic computer literacy
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Punctual and reliable

This position requires that the person who is hired must be dedicated to constant improvement and must be completely reliable. They must strive to be the best that they can be while having a team spirit, always willing to help in any way possible. The role of the Technician is to perform diagnostic duties in the field and in the shop.

Skills, Abilities, Certifications

• 9 Years industrial electrical experience
• Ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints, technical drawings, ladder logic and computer-generated reports
• Ability to troubleshoot both electrical and electronic control circuits
• Ability to identify, diagnose, and repair electrical components
• Ability to solder electrical connections
• Ability to work without direct supervision, alone, or as a team
• Knowledge of MSHA, NEC, and NFPA 70e
• Design, maintain, and repair circuits for in house electrical equipment (forklift, presses, scissor lift, lights, breakers, welders, etc.)
• Preform belt scans, equipment and non-destructive testing (ultrasound, thermal imagining, etc.) in house and in the field including underground and surface mines.
• Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain new and existing products
• Install, wire, calibrate various devices on large industrial equipment including VFDs, motors, PLCs, sensors, etc.
• Ability to work on high, medium and low voltages.
• Coordinates and communicates between all departments of Shaw Almex to achieve company goals
• Other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Certifications

• Certified Mine Electrician Low, Medium and High Voltage
• Journeyman Electrician
• Certified Surface miner
• MSHA Certified Electrician
• Accelerated RSLogix5000 Programmer Certificate
• First aid/ CPR
• Forklift License
• Underground Mining Training and experience

Essential Skills -Must haves

• Knowledge of MSHA code
• Knowledge of NEC
• Knowledge of NFPA 70e
• Safety Conscious
• Team Player
• Learner
• Help diagnose and repair non electrical equipment

Travel Requirements

• < 50%