Employment
At Patriot Equipment we strive to create a family-like atmosphere that allows for growth both personally and professionally. Helping farmers feed America by developing and creating equipment that makes our customer’s lives easier is our passion, and we come together from all walks to exceed our goals. In between creating machines that help feed the world, we also enjoy our fair share of a good time. Whether we are enjoying our company picnic, featuring water slides, burgers, and yard games, or our annual Christmas party where we compete to find out who is the ultimate pool and dart player. If you share the same drive as we do, while still craving a laid back atmosphere, feel free to apply.
Benefits
Insurance
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, for the unexpected.
Retirement
401k Plan with employer matching helps you plan for the future.
Professional Development
We want you to become better so we will help you learn new skills.
Vacation
Having a life outside of work is important to us, so you start earning vacation on day 1.
Paid Holidays
6 paid holidays per year. Allow you to spend the most important times of the year with family.
Real Money
Family atmosphere
Real Experience
Laid Back Enviroment
Catered Meals
Good Times
Pre-Fabrication Floater
Shifts Available
- Third Shift (7:30 pm to 6:00 am, Monday-Thursday)
- Weekend Shift (6:00 am to 6:00 pm, Friday-Sunday)
Position Summary
The Pre-Fabricator Position will be responsible to run all equipment in the pre-fabrication department to be a fill in/assist the operator. Equipment includes: CNC plasma cutter, CNC laser cutting, CNC band saws, CNC brake presses, and forklifts.
Starting Wage: $19/Hr+, $2/Hr Second And Third Shift Differential, Weekend Shift Paid For 40 Hours
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ability to operate and read a tape measure
- Work as a team member
- Detail orientated
- Goal setting
- Ability to lift up to 80 lbs. on a regular basis
- Safely operate forklifts/industrial trucks
- Meet with and follow direction of supervisor
- Desire to learn
- Follow safety guidelines
- Work overtime as needed
- Operate various fabricating equipment including plasma cutters, laser cutter, band saws, and brake presses
- Keep work area clean
- Maintain fabricating equipment
- Work with maintenance to maintain equipment
- Regular attendance
- Organize material
- Unload material from supply trucks
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Brake Press Operator
Shifts Available
- Second Shift (2:30 pm to 1:00 am, Monday-Thursday)
Position Summary
The Brake Press Operator will be responsible for the correct set up, operation and maintenance of the brake press to form metal parts. This position requires problem solving skills, must be detail orientated, and able to operate computers.
Starting Wage: $19/Hr+, $2/Hr Night Shift Differential
Duties and Responsibilities
- Inspect machine prior to use to be sure it is safe to operate
- Set up machine for operation selecting correct tooling
- Program the machine for correct operation for the correct bends and in the correct areas
- Set up and use safety devices to prevent injuries
- Inspect material to be sure it is adequate for use
- Ability to lift up to 80 pounds
- Work as a team when needing assistant to handle material
- Inspect parts to be sure they are correctly formed
- Ability to use measuring tools
- Organize finished parts for fabrication
- Keep work area clean and sanitary
- Maintain machine
- Store tooling in a neat and orderly fashion
- Staging empty pallets
- Ability to work overtime
- Regular attendance
- Detail Orientated
- Work in a team atmosphere
- Operate forklifts and other industrial trucks
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Second Shift Supervisor
Shifts Available
- Second Shift (2:30 pm to 1:00 am, Monday-Thursday)
Position Summary
The Second Shift Supervisor will be responsible to supervise all second shift departments. The Supervisor will keep all employees on task and coordinate with the other supervisors to keep all departments on pace to meet departmental goals. The position will require the ability to be a leader, have strong organizational skills, perform in a team atmosphere and have good communication skills.
Starting Wage: $26/Hr+, $2/Hr Night Shift Differential
Duties and Responsibilities
- Team leadership abilities
- Direct employees to meet production goals
- Coordinate with first shift supervisors to maintain production goals
- Time management skills
- Regular attendance
- Ability to learn business software to track products as they are being produced
- Ability to operate and read a tape measure
- Work as a team member
- Detail orientated
- Ability to lift up to 80 lbs. on a regular basis
- Operate forklifts/industrial trucks
- MIG weld various thicknesses and sizes of sheet metal, tube, angle, formed sheets, and etc.
- Ability to weld in position and out of position
- Ability to use jigs/fixtures to fabricate parts
- Desire to learn
- Follow safety guidelines
- Work overtime as needed
- Operate various fabricating equipment
- Keep work area clean
- Maintain welding and fabricating equipment
- Work with maintenance to maintain equipment
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Welder/Fabricator
Shifts Available
- First Shift (6:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday-Friday)
- Second Shift (2:30 pm to 1:00 am, Monday-Thursday)
- Third Shift (7:30 pm to 6:00 am, Monday-Thursday)
- Weekend Shift (6:00 am to 6:00 pm, Friday-Sunday)
Position Summary
The welder/fabricator will be responsible to weld/fabricate parts and assemblies of various material thicknesses and sizes. The welder/fabricator must have knowledge/experience with MIG welding. Position requires a team orientated attitude and goal setting.
Starting Wage: $19/Hr+, $2/Hr Second And Third Shift Differential, Weekend Shift Paid For 40 Hours
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ability to operate and read a tape measure
- Work as a team member
- Detail orientated
- Ability to lift up to 80 lbs on a regular basis
- Operate a forklift/industrial trucks
- Meet with and follow direction of supervisor
- Weld various thicknesses and sizes of sheet metal, tube, angle, formed sheets, and etc
- Ability to weld in position and out of position
- Ability to use jigs/fixtures to fabricate parts
- Desire to learn
- Follow safety guidelines
- Work overtime as needed
- Operate various fabricating equipment
- Keep work area clean
- Maintain welding and fabricating equipment
- Work with maintenance to maintain equipment
- Regular attendance
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Machine Operator
Shifts Available
- First Shift (6:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday thru Friday)
Position Summary
The machine operator will be responsible for safely operating various fabricating equipment. Machines such as manual vertical mills, a roller, iron worker, band saw and a tubing bender. Position requires a team orientated attitude and goal setting.
Starting Wage: $19/Hr+
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ability to operate and read a tape measure
- Work as a team member
- Detail Orientated
- Ability to lift up to 80lbs on a regular basis
- Operate a forklift/industrial trucks
- Read blue prints and/or draft drawings
- Meet with and follow direction of supervisor
- Desire to learn
- Follow safety guidelines
- Work overtime as needed
- Keep work area clean
- Maintain welding and fabricating equipment
- Work with maintenance to maintain equipment
- Regular Attendance
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Paint Prep
Shifts Available
- First Shift (6:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday-Friday)
Position Summary
The paint prep position will be responsible for preparing small and large assemblies for paint. This position requires a team orientated attitude, problem solving skills, and detail orientated.
Starting Wage: $19/Hr+
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare surfaces to be coated on large and small assemblies using variety of chemicals and solvents
- Correctly mix primer and paint for correct application
- Ability to use hand and power tools and equipment
- Maintain paint booth (clean, change filters, repair broken equipment)
- Maintain painting equipment
- Properly wear/use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Respirators, paint suits, safety glasses, gloves, etc
- Clean work areas
- Follow schedules for on time delivery of products
- Work in a team atmosphere
- Operate forklifts/industrial trucks
- Proper use of paint hooks and paint racks for hanging parts/assemblies
- Ability to work with all levels of employees
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work on multiple priorities with frequent interruptions
- Ability to differentiate between colors
- Detail orientated
- Ability to lift up to 80 pounds
- Regular attendance for work shift
- Ability to work overtime
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Assembler
Shifts Available
- First Shift (6:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday thru Friday)
Position Summary
The assembler position will be responsible for assembling products to get them ready for shipment. This position requires a team orientated attitude, problem solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality.
Starting Wage: $19/Hr+
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assemble large and small assemblies using fasteners and a variety of items
- Maintain assigned tool box with tools
- Maintain equipment
- Clean work area
- Perform quality control to ensure products are assembled completely and correctly
- Operate forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
- Ability to solve problems
- Work independently and/or as a team
- Ability to work to a schedule for on time delivery of products
- Use hand and power tools for assembly of products
- Use a variety of equipment to accomplish assigned tasks
- Ability to apply decals in an orderly and detailed manner
- Ability to read and understand blueprints to correctly assemble products.
- Ability to test final assembly and determine if working correctly or not
- Understand assigned serial numbers and attach to correct assembly.
- Participate in department meetings
- Assist in loading/unloading trucks
- Assist in inventory management
- Properly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, etc) for assigned task
- Ability to work overtime
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Application
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