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
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: $25/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
Mechanical Draftsman
Shifts Available
- First Shift (7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday)
Position Summary
The Mechanical Draftsman is responsible for product development; maintaining the current product line and working as a team member as well as the ability to work independently. This position will be challenging and rewarding as the individual works towards defined goals and objectives.
Starting Wage: $37,000-$60,000
Duties and Responsibilities
- Knowledgeable With CAD 3D Modeling Software (Inventor, Solid works, etc.)
- Proficient in the use of:
- Outlook
- Word
- Excel
- Familiar with agricultural equipment
- Work in a team atmosphere with common goals
- Willingness to learn current product base of company
- Maintain current product base
- Update models and prints
- Make improvements to existing products
- Working with production team members to make changes for better product flow while maintaining structural integrity and customer needs
- Responsible for developing new products that complement and add to existing product base and production methods
- Meet with existing and prospective customers to develop solutions for their requirements
- Have good communication skills
- In person
- Telephone
- Have good communication skills
- Work with production managers and production supervisors to meet defined company production goals
- Troubleshoot products with customers
- Organized
- 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: $18/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.
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)
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: $18/Hr+, $2/Hr Night Shift Differential
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: $18/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.
Painter
Shifts Available
- First Shift (6:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday thru Friday)
Position Summary
The industrial painter will be responsible for properly applying primer and paint coatings to various products. You must have a team orientated attitude, problem solving skills, and be detail orientated.
Starting Wage: $18/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
- Correct use of wet paint guns
- Correct use of electrostatic paint system
- Ability to properly apply coatings to products
- 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
- Be able to lift up to 80 pounds
- Regular attendance for work shift
- Ability to work overtime
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Paint Prep
Shifts Available
- First Shift (6:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday thru 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: $18/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
Maintenance Assistant
Shifts Available
- First Shift (6:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday thru Friday)
Position Summary
The Maintenance Assistant will be responsible for routine maintenance of equipment and machinery as well as building and ground maintenance. The Maintenance Assistant will have a daily routine as well as take direction from the Head of Maintenance.
Starting Wage: $18/Hr+
Duties and Responsibilities
- Correctly read and use varying measuring devices (tape measures, calipers, etc)
- Perform industrial truck maintenance
- Operate industrial trucks and scissor lifts
- Change light bulbs and fixtures
- Read and interpret owner/maintenance manuals
- Air compressor maintenance and repair
- Maintain pallet racking
- Light carpentry
- Light electrical (changing light bulbs and electrical fixtures)
- Light mechanical (change seals in cylinders and mechanical functions with industrial trucks)
- Maintain production equipment (machines, welders, presses, and paint booth)
- Work with purchasing to order correct parts for needed repairs
- Record and file maintenance forms and records for equipment
- Building repair
- Snow removal
- Driving lanes and storage yard maintenance
- Must be organized
- Must be detail orientated
- Work in a team atmosphere
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Application
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