Press Brake Operator (Spokane Valley)
Compensation: Hourly/D.O.E.
American Alloy LLC. Is a fast paced, growth oriented precision metal fabricating company is in
search of an experienced press brake operator. The qualified individual will be able to read
blueprints, use precision measuring equipment and set up press brakes. It is suggested that you
have at least 5 yrs. set-up experience and a diverse knowledge in the bending of Alum, Stainless
and CRS (in thicknesses from .032 to.250) This position requires lifting, bending and standing
for long periods.
If you can meet the criteria, we encourage you to reply to this ad and emailing your resume.
American Alloy LLC. is a drug free work place, pre-employment drug screening is mandatory.
We have a great benefit package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, profit sharing as
well as competitive wages and a great work atmosphere.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Welder/Fitter Position Summary
Compensation: Hourly/D.O.E.
American Alloy LLC is a fast-paced, growth-oriented precision metal fabricating company in search of
welders with fitting/fabricating experience. Qualified individuals will be able to read blueprints, use
measuring equipment, fit and weld small to large assemblies precisely. It is suggested that you have at
least 5 yrs. experience with a diverse knowledge of flux-core and hard wire processes as well as
WABO and/or AWS certification. This position requires lifting, bending and standing for long periods,
the use of power hand tools and equipment as well as power material handling equipment and
overhead cranes.
American Alloy offers a drug-free work environment with a great benefits
package. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K, and profit sharing as well
as competitive wages and a friendly work atmosphere. All job candidates must
pass a pre-employment drug screening as well as a background check.
To apply for this position, email a cover letter, resume and/or completed employment application to
humanresources@american-alloy.com. No phone calls please.

General Description

Set up laser machine including material loading, assist gas connection/selection and nozzle alignment.  Perform laser cutting operations effectively, per specifications. Perform start-up and shut down procedures for laser machine.  Operate overhead cranes to load and unload laser tables. Operate and setup CNC and manual press brakes.  Set-up experience and a diverse knowledge in the bending of Alum, Stainless and CRS (in thicknesses from .032 to.250) Communicate to management about machinery and quality issues as they arise.  Follow written and verbal details to complete assignment or jobs.  Keep work environment clean, safe and orderly.  Deburr parts, tap holes, and manage work flow as necessary.  Provide quality assurance testing of departmental parts. Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Physical requirements

• 1-2 years of prior CNC machine operation experience.
• Must have a solid understanding of metal fabrication concepts and processes.
• Skilled operations of Window base computers.
• Possess effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand all day.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to determine material types and gages
• Operate forklift, overhead cranes, tape measure and calipers, hand tools, and various shop tools

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Welder/Fitter Position Summary
Compensation: Hourly/D.O.E.
American Alloy LLC is a fast-paced, growth-oriented precision metal fabricating company in search of
welders with fitting/fabricating experience. Qualified individuals will be able to read blueprints, use
measuring equipment, fit and weld small to large assemblies precisely. It is suggested that you have at
least 5 yrs. experience with a diverse knowledge of flux-core and hard wire processes as well as
WABO and/or AWS certification. This position requires lifting, bending and standing for long periods,
the use of power hand tools and equipment as well as power material handling equipment and
overhead cranes.
American Alloy offers a drug-free work environment with a great benefits
package. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K, and profit sharing as well
as competitive wages and a friendly work atmosphere. All job candidates must
pass a pre-employment drug screening as well as a background check.
To apply for this position, email a cover letter, resume and/or completed employment application to
humanresources@american-alloy.com. No phone calls please.

Basic Objective:                              

Provide programs and nest for the laser department. Keep departmental on time, keep percentages and/or efficiencies as high as possible to aid in the external on time delivery of product. Provide dimensional information where and when required to verify conformance to customer requirements. Create flat patterns with required tooling to form parts appropriately and add missing fabrication information to customer drawings. Create shop fabrication drawings and communicate special requirements and/or circumstances to the manufacturing areas.

Reports to: Production Manager & COO

Authority:

To identify and deem un-useable any customer document and/or files that are missing basic required fabrication information. To request the help of the customer service department, sales department or production manager to aid in obtaining said information. Modify fabrication information to meet customer requirements.

Essential Job Functions:

Inspect all Customer Drawings                                                   Verify quantities of manufactured parts

Create flat patterns                                                                         Add basic fabrication notes to drawings

Create laser programs and nest                                                 Communicate quality issues to the quality manager

Participate in quality and production meetings                   Create cad models to customer requirements

Verify part usage and nest count                                               Communicate with customers when required

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may be required to perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Qualifications

• Must have a working knowledge of Internet software usage, order processing systems, inventory software and word processing software.
• Ability to give attention to detail.
• Ability to operate forklift, overhead cranes, tape measure and calipers, hand tools, and various shop tools.
• Ability to determine material types and gages.
• Possess effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Desire to learn new skills and improve technical knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively implement or respond to change.
• Understand and support Company policies and procedures.
• Excellent attendance.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Duties & Physical Requirements

• Must perform all duties in conjunction with OSHA and WISHA requirements.
• Count, weigh or measure items of out gong shipments in order to verify information against orders, bills of lading or other records.
• Remove and dispose of packaging material.
• Organize, stage, and move material as required.
• Route items to appropriate departments.
• Keep work environment clean, safe and orderly.
• Communicate to management about machine and quality issues as they arise.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Lift, carry, push and or pull 1 – 50 lbs. frequently.
• Squat/kneel, bend/stoop, twist/turn, grasp and reach overhead and outward frequently.
• Sit, stand and walk for 1 – 10 hours per day.
• Ability to work in a 55 – 95 degree Fahrenheit work environment.
• Work in a fast-paced industrial environment wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.

• Perform various materials management duties including receiving, matching part with drawings, log items in and out of ERP software receipts and kitting.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing and kitting procedures.
• Responsible for following the company’s safety regulations at all times.
• Responsible for Kitting based on job orders aligned by planning.
• Must have basic computer skills and ability to read prints.
• Preparing finished product to be moved to the next department.
• Ensure work areas are kept neat, clean, and organized per company guideline.

Position Summary:

Position will be responsible for the overall planning, organizing and coordination of production activities, as well as driving continuous improvement activities.

Responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility for shift/ departmental operations to meet delivery, cost and quality goals
• Provide leadership and technical direction to allow team to improve according to key departmental metrics
• Maintain shift rotation schedule in accordance with the needs of the business; create a positive working environment which is committed to excellence, by demonstrating personal commitment to these ideals
• Provide leadership in establishing standard processes and tools
• Manage personnel performance, including employee reviews, disciplinary action, time and attendance, overtime assignments, employee training
• Lead continuous improvement endeavors throughout the departments
• Regularly communicate departmental updates to management
• Training Identification – Cross Training Requirements
• Department health and safety compliance; accident prevention; injury prevention; equipment safety as well as compliance with all company goals and objectives
• Support the performance of others to meet the goals and objectives of the business in the delivery, quality and cost of its product

Knowledge and Skills

• Proven experience in a leadership role, with five years in a supervisory capacity
• Expert knowledge in the practical application of electrostatic powder coating to metals
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and posses a keen sense of attention to detail
• Custom coating expertise including application of metallic and clear coats
• Expert knowledge in application of both water based and solvent based paints to various metals.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 30 lbs, frequently lift and/or move up to 50lbs
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Desire to commit long term to the position, refine best practices through learned experiences, and grow with the company
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software

Desired Experience

• 5 years in a Supervisory Role
• 7 years in Industry

Position

The Painter prepares surfaces for painting and finishing; applies undercoats and finish coats using the full range of applications methods and materials; mixes and matches paints and finishes; performs inspections, clean ups, storage and disposal of paint products; and operates various tools and equipment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of applying both water based and solvent based paints to various metal parts per customer specifications
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Experience with various paint spray systems
• Possess a keen sense of attention to detail
• Process effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to regularly lift and/ or move up to 30 lbs., frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Knowledge of powder coating a plus but not necessary
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Duties

• Must perform all duties in conjunction with OSHA and WISHA requirements
• Perform industrial wet paint operations efficiently and effectively, per specifications
• Follow written and verbal details to complete assignments or jobs
• Operate Forklift
• Keep work environment clean, safe and orderly
• Communicate to management about machinery and quality issues as they arise
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

•      Lift, carry, push and or pull 1 – 50 lbs. frequently
•      Squat/kneel, bend/stoop, twist/turn, grasp and reach overhead and outward frequently.
•      Sit, stand and walk for 1 – 10 hours per day.
•      Ability to work in a 55 – 95 degree Fahrenheit work environment.
•      Ability to work in confined spaces.
•      Ability to work for extended periods while wearing a respirator.
•      Ability to work in environments with exposure to toxic materials, dust, and fumes.
•      Work in a fast paced industrial environment wearing hearing protection, vision protection, hard hat, steel-toed shoes and other appropriate protective clothing.

Do you have good math skills and the ability to get to work consistently and on time. If so, we would like you to apply for our press brake trainee position. Pay will increase to $18/hour upon completion of training. Training should take 2 to 3 months.

Duties and Responsibilities upon completion of training:

*Deburr laser cut parts, tap holes, prioritize and organize jobs for press brake.

*Operate, and setup CNC and manual press brakes.

*Provide quality assurance testing of departmental parts.

*Perform other duties as assigned.

*Possess a keen sense of attention to detail

*Process effective written and verbal communication shills *Keep work environment clean, safe and orderly

*Communicate to management about machinery and quality issues as they arise

Qualifications:

*Ability to read manufacturing prints

*Ability to operate machinery, forklift, and various shop tools

*Able to perform quality inspections using precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, etc.

*Ability to regularly lift and/ or move up to 30 lbs. frequently lift and/ or move up to 50 lbs.

*Ability to work in confined spaces

*Ability to work in environments with exposure to dust, and fumes

*Work in a fast paced industrial environment wearing hearing protection, vision protection and occasionally a hard hat.