JOB TITLE: Apprentice

JOB SUMMARY:  The apprentice will gain hands-on exposure to production principles in a job shop, exposure to a diverse range of products, designs, and industrial markets and gain experience in production, quality, and continuous improvement. The apprentice will learn production flow and apply process design principles to welding fabrication, machine shop, and assembly

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Good communication skills

·         Be self-motivated and proactive

·         Good math skills

·         High attention to detail

·         Must be enrolled or recent graduate of a local tech center in the machining or welding programs.

Essential Physical Functions Needed:

·         Regularly sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crawl throughout the work day

·         Climb and work from ladders or stairs

·         Ability to lift/push/pull 50 pound objects

·         Exposure to noise, fumes and varying temperature

·         Perform repetitive motions

·         Ability to get on and off the fit table

Equipment Used:

·          Welding equipment

·          Overhead crane

·          Forklift

·          Grinders

·          Miscellaneous hand and measuring tools

JOB SUMMARY:  The CNC Machinist works with computer numeric controlled (CNC) heavy machinery from set up to operation to produce parts and tools from metal or other materials. The CNC Machinist operates CNC Horizontal and Vertical Mills and Machining Centers utilizing medium to heavy steel plate in a fabrication/job shop environment. The CNC Machinist is to process methods in accordance with specifications and quality standards.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Interpret packet of router, engineering drawings, blue prints, and other work instructions

·         Program review, including debugging and problem solving

·         Load feed mechanism by using an overhead crane to lift materials into position

·         Perform typical machine shop operations

·         Mill, turn, drill, tap, de-bur, saw, and sand fabrications

·         Verify settings by measures, marks, and scribe dimensions and reference points on first-run part

·         Clean and perform inspections of the first-run part, machines, and tooling

·         Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines as necessary to machine parts as required

·         Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed and depth, and angle of cut, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control according to guidelines

·         Troubleshoot malfunctions or resolve issues as required

·         Perform routine maintenance on machines as required

·         Measure dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications

·         Maintain a safe, organized and clean work environment.

·         Operate multiple machines when practical and necessary

·         Perform all other duties, as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

·         High School diploma or graduation from a certified technical school

·         3-5 years prior CNC Machining experience

·         Experience machining medium to heavy plate fabrications

·         Solid knowledge of reading and interpreting blue prints, performing set-ups and editing programs in G & M code

·         Willingness to be cross trained across multiple pieces of equipment

·         Adherence to safe work practices

·         Must be able to take and pass a vision acuity test

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) certification

·         Work keys

·         Experience working in a fabrication/job shop environment

Essential Physical Functions Needed

·         Ability to frequently lift/push/pull 50 pound objects

·         Use of hands/fingers to grasp, pull, handle and manipulate parts and tools

·         Ability to constantly stand and walk throughout the workday

·         Frequent ability to sit at work station

·         Exposure to noise, fumes and varying temperature

·         Perform repetitive motions

·         Hand-eye coordination

·         Must be able to take and pass a vision acuity test

Equipment USed:

·         Forklift

·         Overhead crane

·         CNC milling equipment

·         Various inspection gauges

JOB SUMMARY:  The CNC Machinist works with computer numeric controlled (CNC) heavy machinery from set up to operation to produce parts and tools from metal or other materials. The CNC Machinist operates CNC Horizontal and Vertical Mills and Machining Centers utilizing medium to heavy steel plate in a fabrication/job shop environment. The CNC Machinist is to process methods in accordance with specifications and quality standards.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Interpret packet of router, engineering drawings, blue prints, and other work instructions

·         Program review, including debugging and problem solving

·         Load feed mechanism by using an overhead crane to lift materials into position

·         Perform typical machine shop operations

·         Mill, turn, drill, tap, de-bur, saw, and sand fabrications

·         Verify settings by measures, marks, and scribe dimensions and reference points on first-run part

·         Clean and perform inspections of the first-run part, machines, and tooling

·         Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines as necessary to machine parts as required

·         Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed and depth, and angle of cut, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control according to guidelines

·         Troubleshoot malfunctions or resolve issues as required

·         Perform routine maintenance on machines as required

·         Measure dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications

·         Maintain a safe, organized and clean work environment.

·         Operate multiple machines when practical and necessary

·         Perform all other duties, as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

·         High School diploma or graduation from a certified technical school

·         3-5 years prior CNC Machining experience

·         Experience machining medium to heavy plate fabrications

·         Solid knowledge of reading and interpreting blue prints, performing set-ups and editing programs in G & M code

·         Willingness to be cross trained across multiple pieces of equipment

·         Adherence to safe work practices

·         Must be able to take and pass a vision acuity test

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) certification

·         Work keys

·         Experience working in a fabrication/job shop environment

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS NEEDED

·         Ability to frequently lift/push/pull 50 pound objects

·         Use of hands/fingers to grasp, pull, handle and manipulate parts and tools

·         Ability to constantly stand and walk throughout the workday

·         Frequent ability to sit at work station

·         Exposure to noise, fumes and varying temperature

·         Perform repetitive motions

·         Hand-eye coordination

·         Must be able to take and pass a vision acuity test

EQUIPMENT USED:

·         Forklift

·         Overhead crane

·         CNC milling equipment

·         Various inspection gauges

JOB SUMMARY:  The Quality Assurance Manager will be responsible for formulating and implementing quality policies, plans, and procedures as well as managing the auditing of the quality system. Candidates must be enthusiastic, proven leaders and team players who will be expected to champion a culture of continuous improvement, utilizing state of the art methods and tools.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Expand existing quality management system and its Quality manuals to meet the needs of the company

·         Drive continuous improvements in product conformance and cost by introducing tools such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma into the company’s culture

·         Develop and manage process audits in all areas of company business operations

·         Develop standard work instructions and lead the creation of process maps, work flows, reports, and procedures  to define company processes

·         Identify training needs and facilitate training and coaching to improve efficiency, company-wide

·         Report on the performance of the quality system and Quality department KPIs to quantify the basis for future improvement and development

·         Act as a technical representative of the company to customers & vendors on matters related to the company’s quality system and products

·         Manage and develop  Quality Control personnel through NDE personal qualification program

·         Analyze and advise on code standards and specifications to determine corporate compliance

·         Conduct critical project Quality reviews to lead development of QC plans, process control plans, and ITPs

·         Oversee and improve the daily control of Calibration and Non-Conformance systems

·         Assure that systems are in place to effectively control project and quality documentation

·         Act as company liaison for customer and 3^rd party (ASME) quality systems audits

·         Develop and facilitate 3^rd party inspection and testing service contracts

·         Lead corrective actions and preventative action (CAPA) program through root cause analysis and material  review of non-conforming product and customer findings

·         Enhance supplier quality through management of the AVL, tracking metrics, issuing supplier corrective action reports (SCARs), and development of Supplier Quality Manual.

·         Build network within the Quality marketplace and observe trends in Quality-related technology/method

        MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Bachelor’s degree in quality, engineering, business management, or related field

·         Minimum of 5 years of quality management experience

·         5+  years’ experience in a manufacturing environment

·         Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with employees at all levels

·         Capable of interacting with customers and suppliers in support of problem solving or process improvement efforts

·         Excellent analytical skills and proven ability to utilize and lead in the application of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma tools in process improvement

·         Experience in leading and performing quality audits

·         Proficient with Microsoft Office and quality-related products

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Lean and/or Six Sigma Certification

·         American Society of Quality (ASQ) Certification (CQA or CQE)

·         Experience in a job shop machining and fabrication environment

·         ASME quality system experience

·         AWS D1.1, NAVSEA Tech Pub, and/or ASME BPVC code experience

·         Strong mechanical drawing and GD&T interpretation skills.

Essential Physical Functions Needed:

·         Must be able to take and pass a vision acuity test

·         Regularly sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crawl throughout the work day

·         Climb and work from ladders or stairs

·         Ability to lift/push/pull 50 pound objects

·         Exposure to noise, fumes and varying temperature

·         Perform repetitive motions

JOB SUMMARY:  The Human Resources Coordinator will provide support across multiple functional areas within

the HR department including, recruiting, employee relations, regulatory compliance

and performance management. This position will mainly be responsible for the coordination of all recruiting

efforts through the hiring stage. In addition, this individual provides employees with a contact and resource for

all employment related questions and issues as well as manage requests, and provide needed information.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Manage full cycle recruitment efforts including attracting and assessing candidate capabilities, working

productively with outside search agencies candidates, and internal clients

·         Maintain our current Applicant Tracking System to allow an orderly and efficient flow of applicants

throughout the application and interviewing process

·         Schedule and conduct all phone screenings and participate in interviews, when needed

·         Maintain confidentiality and security of all employee and proprietary company information

·         Manage the grant process from intern/co-op through assignment completion

·         Access and use available HR systems to manage employee information including reporting

·         Assist with the onboarding process.

·         Coordinate with HR Admin Assistant for the accurate processing of New Hire paperwork

·         Oversee and maintain HR information on the employee portal

·         Assist with the development and maintain the Brilex Group Performance Management process.

·         Other duties may be assigned to fulfill the Brilex objectives and/or job duties and requirements may be

changed as needed to meet current and future business needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

·         1-3 years of Human Resources work experience in a Manufacturing environment

·         1-3 years of manufacturing recruiting (industrial positions)

·         High level of self-motivation

·         Outstanding personal computer knowledge, including social media

·         Deliver exceptional customer service at all times, applying strong communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations

Essential Functions Needed

·         Strong oral and written communication skills

·         Effective verbal and listening skills

·         Exceptional organizational skills

·         Ability to take direction

·         Ability to work well with all levels of the organizations

·         Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Equipment Used

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

·         Previous experience with PRISM (HRIS) desired

·         Previous experience with an electronic document storage system (DocuWare)

Regional Account Manager (Southern US)

Position Summary 

 The Regional Account Manager will be a member of our field sales team and focus on developing business opportunities and relationships with existing / new customers in the areas of heavy fabrication, machining and assembly while also exploring new business opportunities. The successful candidate will be values centric, goal / technically oriented with strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

 Main Responsibilities

·         Develop existing / new business opportunities and inquiries for heavy fabrication, machining and assembly

·         Continually position Brilex as the supplier of choice for new projects

·         Gather information for technical and commercial proposals

·         Follow-up on technical and commercial proposals and respond to customer inquiries

·         Facilitate customer meetings, plant visits, and data collection with internal support personnel

·         Track projects through the selling cycle to closure

·         Achieve territorial sales goals and objectives  

 Minimum Requirements

·         BS/BA degree preferred. Combination of education and experience considered

·         5 years industrial business-to-business sales experience

·         Ability to read and interpret basic blue prints and engineering drawings

·         Excellent customer relationship building skills

·         Strong verbal and written communication skills

·         Working knowledge of MS Office suite of products

·         Domestic travel required

·         Self-starter who is able to work in a fast paced environment

·         Steel industry experience required

 Pay and Benefits

·         Competitive salary commensurate with experience

·         Quarterly profit sharing

·         Company car

·         401k with Company match

·         Health/Dental/Vision insurance coverage options

·         Company paid short/long term disability and life insurance plans

 Territory

• Arkansas
• Alabama
• Louisiana
• Georgia
• Tennessee
• Florida

JOB SUMMARY:  The Machine Wireman position is responsible for the assembly of machine control panels and on-board device wiring by interpreting control schematics and layout drawings.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

·      Read and interpret electrical control schematics and panel layout drawings.

·      Layout control panel backplane devices per design drawings.

·      Layout and cut control panel enclosure holes to mount electrical devices.

·      Assemble interconnection wiring between control panel electrical devices.

·      Label all wiring circuits per electrical control schematics.

·      Measure and layout wire-way and conduit runs on machinery for wiring installation.

·      Operate conduit cutter, threader and bending equipment.

·      Operate industrial fork lift.

·      Operate overhead crane.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

·      3+ years of experience building control panels and the installation of on-board wiring to devices on production machinery.

·      Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical control schematics and control panel layout drawings.

·      Strong shop math skills and ability to interpret engineering drawings.

·      Must possess own hand tools and tool box.

·      Proven electrical aptitude using a variety of tools and shop equipment.

·      Working knowledge of the National Electric Codes and Electrical Workplace Safety.

Essential Physical Functions Needed:

·      Stand for long periods of time.

·      Climb and work from ladders.

·      Work from aerial lift.

·      Lift a minimum of 75 lbs.

·      Work from a kneeling or laying position when required.

Equipment Used:

·      Common hand tools (i.e. drills, grinders, cutters, etc.)

·      Common shop equipment (i.e. pipe bender, pipe threader, drill press, power saw, etc.)

·      Wire label making machine.

·      Industrial fork lifts.

·      Overhead cranes.

·      Aerial lifts.

JOB SUMMARY:  

The Mechanical Design Engineer position requires experience in machine design and analysis to work in a team environment in the design and manufacture of Automated Industrial Machinery. The position also requires knowledge of general machine operation, manufacturability of materials and designs, and the ability to design for Assembly and Manufacture. The Mechanical Design Engineer will focus on Work Holding and Tooling design. The successful candidate will be technically oriented with strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. The position requires the following knowledge, skills and abilities.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Design calculation and analysis

·         Design/arrangement drawings

·         Detail/manufacturing drawings (Fabrication and Machining)

·         Verifying of design and detail drawings

·         Assembly floor and vendor/machine shop support as required

·         Author and publish Maintenance and troubleshooting manuals

·         Minimal travel to customer locations

·         Customized and Specialty Workholding and machine tooling.  

·         Optimize tooling designs for setup, adjustability, centering and compensating.

·         Design for multiple forming, forging and holding applications.

·         Design for contoured and standard tooling.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

·         Experience in machine design, stress and deflection calculations, material selection, purchased component sizing, design through detail drawings and Bills of Material

·         Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis

·         Experience with Industrial Robots, tooling design, welding, induction heating and heavy material handling is a plus.

·         Troubleshooting experience (Shop testing, Site Commissioning and Start-Up)

·         Proficient in Microsoft Office products

·         Working knowledge of Geometric Tolerancing, Weld Sizing and Fits/Finishes

·         Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

·         Prior use of 3D CAD software

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Experience with SolidWorks

·         3-5 Years Work Experience

·         Experience with Draw back or hold down tooling.