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Assembler 1st Shift with $1500 Phased Sign-on Bonus

Location: 

Dixon, Illinois, United States

Want to be part of a professional, caring team focused on making a difference in communities around the world? Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, SPX Cooling Tech is an innovative manufacturer of commercial HVAC and industrial cooling systems for hospitals, data centers, oil and gas refineries, power plants and process cooling facilities around the globe. Companies rely on SPX Cooling Tech’s Marley, Recold and SGS brands to provide comfort, mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.

 

New hires at SPX Cooling Tech enjoy a supportive work environment with benefits that begin on the first day of work, including mentorship and tuition assistance, a competitive compensation and bonus plan, flexible health plan, 401(k) match, and opportunities for career advancement.

 

When it began as the Marley Company more than 100 years ago, SPX Cooling Tech was the first cooling tower manufacturer to pioneer cooling solutions for large industrial applications. Since then, we have worked together as a company to provide innovative solutions for iconic buildings and essential infrastructure all around. Now, SPX Cooling Tech and its brands are active in more than 80 countries, and rapidly growing organically and through acquisitions as part of SPX Tech.

 

With its people-centric culture, SPX Cooling Tech prides itself on attracting top talent to the industry. Apply to work with our ever-growing team and help us keep the world cool!

This is an entry level position and will be responsible for working in the process of HVAC refrigeration manufacturing, assembling metal products. This position will fit and assemble components according to assembly blueprints, manuals, engineering memos and sketches, under direct supervision


ACTIVITIES / TASKS
Depending upon the operation the incumbent is performing, he/she may be required to:
•    Read and understand bill of materials
•    Position parts according to knowledge of unit being assembled or per work instructions
•    Fit, align, adjust, fasten and/or plumb parts together to ordinary tolerances
•    Use tools such as wrenches, impact guns, utility knife, drift pins, sealant tape, glue, staple gun, nail gun, sheet grinder and any other required tools/equipment safely and effectively
•    Tag and label finished units
•    Operate a man lift, scissor lift, overhead crane, hoist and/or forklift as required after in house certification is obtained
•    Notify team lead of quality problems to ensure proper repair or correction
•    Other tasks as assigned


PERFORMANCE MEASURES
•    Safety
•    Attendance
•    Quality
•    Throughput
 

DESIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
•    Meet all product quality requirements
•    Ability to read a tape measure and ruler 
•    Ability to use precision hand tools
•    Have excellent attendance record
•    Ability to communicate well and work well with fellow employees
•    Ability to clean and maintain tooling/equipment in proper working condition
•    Ability to keep a clean and safe work area

 

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / CERTIFICATION
•    High school diploma or GED required 
•    One + year in manufacturing operation and assembly, preferred 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•    Lifting up to 50 pounds with assistance
•    Sitting, standing, walking, bending, grasping, pushing, pulling, crawling, climbing, twisting, reaching, and working at heights
•    Perform repetitive motions
•    Plant environment with potential exposure to bad weather, excessive heat/cold, and/or excessive noise

Thank you for your interest in our company.

ABOUT SPX

SPX is a diversified, global supplier of infrastructure equipment with scalable growth platforms in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), detection and measurement, and engineered solutions. With operations in 17 countries and approximately $1.4 billion in annual revenue, we offer a wide array of highly engineered products with strong brands.

SPX TOTAL REWARDS

At SPX , 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. SPX 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

At SPX, 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 SPX

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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