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Chipper / Grinder

Location: 

Michigan City, Indiana, United States

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our Rise talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company with problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

This is a position with WM Technologies, LLC and affiliate of SPX Enterprises, LLC, which manufactures and sells Weil-McLain® branded products. Weil-McLain® is a leading North American brand of hydronic comfort heating systems for residential, commercial, and institutional buildings since 1881.

Hourly Rate: $17.50/hr with scheduled increases every 6 months (during first 36 months of employment)

SHIFT: 3RD Shift 3a-11:30a 

 

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

  1. Technical Fabrication and Construction
    1. Read and interpret blueprints/sketches
    2. Select appropriate materials (lumber, wax, metals)
    3. Construct and assemble patterns and core boxes
    4. Calculate dimensions using trade math and shop formulae
    5. Fit, finish, and reinforce patterns to spec
  2. Equipment Operation and Tool Use
    1. Operate metalworking machines (milling, drills, grinders)
    2. Use welding and cutting equipment (arc welder, acetylene torch)
    3. Handle hand tools, measuring instruments, and jigs/fixtures
    4. Operate power equipment (e.g., forklift)
  3. Maintenance, Alteration, and Safety
    1. Perform repairs/alterations to patterns and flasks
    2. Apply finishes and stencils to parts
    3. Clean machines and work area
    4. Ensure proper use of PPE and safety tools

 

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Minimum Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to compute calculations for materials
  • Ability to work in demanding manufacturing environment
  • Previous manufacturing and/or foundry experience (Preferred)

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

  • Ability to lift 50-75lbs
  • Must be able to stand, bend, and lift for extended periods, as required by the job.
  • Requires the use of appropriate safety precautions and personal protective equipment (PPE) due to potential hazards associated with machinery or chemicals.

*The above job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work expected for this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

 

How we live our culture…

Our culture is at the center of what we do, and more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads. 

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays to support your work-life balance and well-being
  • Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting after 60 days of service
  • Competitive pay scale progression with step increases
  • Educational assistance, apprenticeship programs, and health club reimbursement

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion…

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential. 

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

ABOUT Weil-Mclain®

Weil-Mclain® is a leading North American Brand of hydronic comfort heating systems for residential, commercial and institutional buildings since 1881. The related companies have manufacturing facilities in Michigan City, Indiana and Eden, North Carolina, along with regional sales offices throughout the United States and an administrative office in Burr Ridge, Illinois. Building on a reputation of quality and innovation, we are committed to creating Simplified Solutions for our Complex World™.

TOTAL REWARDS

What’s in it for our employees transcends market-competitive compensation and benefits.  Our Total Rewards program also includes opportunities for employees’ personal development, career growth, and recognition. These programs focus on alignment and assessment of organizational, team, and individual efforts toward achieving business results. Our development and career growth programs empower our employees to enhance their skills, develop new competencies, and pursue career goals. Our benefits package provides choices designed to help employees manage their well-being. Our compensation programs are performance-based to recognize and reward employees who work hard, display the values and leadership practices we embrace, and deliver exceptional results.

OUR VALUES

  • Integrity
  • Accountability
  • Excellence
  • Teamwork
  • Results

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. We use our values every day to help us make the right decisions. We embrace a common purpose and strive for improvement. We respect and value each other as individuals and recognize that only by working together, as a team, can we reach our full potential. We take responsibility for our actions, build strong relationships with each other and our customers, and always act ethically. Our values inspire us to achieve the high standards of quality, safety, and performance that our customers expect and deserve.

WORKING AT OUR COMPANIES

Our work environment is established on a work-life philosophy supported by policies, programs, and practices that help employees achieve success within and outside the workplace. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive to realize their fullest potential.  We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.

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