Grinder

Company: BrandFX, a TIME Manufacturing Company

Job Title: Grinder - $2,000 Sign-on Bonus

Location: Pocahontas

About BrandFX

BrandFX, a TIME Manufacturing Company, is a leading innovator in advanced composite material technology, specializing in manufacturing lightweight, durable, and environmentally friendly fiberglass products. As pioneers in the industry, we are committed to delivering high-quality solutions for various industries, including utility, service, and municipal vehicles.

Company Overview

Time Manufacturing Company is a global industry leader specializing in the manufacturing of vehicle-mounted aerial lifts, digger derricks, bucket trucks, and bridge inspection equipment. With a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and value, our diverse portfolio of brands, including Versalift, Ruthmann, BlueLift, BrandFX, Aspen Aerials, France Elévateur, and Movex, caters to the Telecom and Electric Utility Distribution markets worldwide. At the heart of our operations is a dedication to providing essential products that contribute to critical infrastructure, ensuring uninterrupted access to power and services for our customers.

BrandFX Corporate Snapshot

• Global leader in fiberglass composite service truck bodies and aerial lifts.
• Strong portfolio of brands with a focus on quality, value, and innovation.
• Market leader in the Telecom and Electric Utility Distribution sectors.
• Comprehensive aerial lift products portfolio with global manufacturing operations.

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Fabrication Supervisor, the Welder works from customer drawings, fabricate and weld components to produce the highest quality products, while meeting departmental performance standards, customer specifications and delivery requirements, in accordance with company policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Use of hand/power tools to measure and cut materials to required dimensions
• Working with resin saturated fiberglass molds to produce and bond together components
• Clean, wax and prepare molds for use
• Grinding fiberglass
• Preparing surfaces for coating, maintaining sandblasting equipment, mixing or blending, and applying primer coatings by spray, brush or roller, and preparing equipment to be send to the Assembly Plant.
• Painting the finish surfaces
• General knowledge of surface preparation and use of paints, epoxies, resins, and other coatings associated with industrial painting.
• General knowledge of conventional and airless spray equipment and its use.
• General knowledge of non- destructive coating inspection wet mil gauges.
• Safety practices of the work, hand tools and air operated equipment used in the work.
• Mix and apply primer coatings to surfaces and equipment associated with natural gas compressors and pumps.
• Wash, mask and tape areas surrounding surfaces to be painted
• Clean and maintain brushes, rollers, sprayers and other related equipment.
• Read and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets and safety and operation instructions.
• Additional duties as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experienced working in fiberglass (infusion background).
• Prefer one to three years' experience working with fiberglass, resins, and catalysts in the marine industry or similar environment.

Appropriate personal protective equipment is required to include wearing a respirator when handling hazardous products. Candidates are expected to stand, bend, kneel, squat, and climb stairs frequently. Lifting up to 40 pounds.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Our full range of benefits include:

• Health insurance - medical, dental, and vision plan
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k), with a company match
• Paid holidays and vacation time available
• Work 4 - 10 hrs. days

BrandFX, a TIME Manufacturing Company, is an Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status employer.