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Intern 2022, Des Moines

General Information
Job Title: Intern 2022
Location: 8040 University Blvd, Des Moines, IA, 50325-1118 United States
Employee Type: Non Exempt
Job Category: Intern
Industry: Engineering, Manufacturing
Manage Others: No

Contact information

Name: Julie Allemagne
Phone: 5152718406
Email: jallemagne@wittern.com

Description

Interns partner with seasoned professionals on high priority projects and day to day operational activities.

  • Understands the overall concept of the company, including the brand, customer, product goals, and all other aspects of service.
  • Rotates through our divisions of responsibility and provides ideas to grow and improve the business.
  • Accepts designated, business-focus projects to research, propose ideas and solutions, and present final project during the internship.
  • Engages with customers or clients and provides service and/or sales.
  • Provide suggestions to management for improving customer service and internal processes.
  • Learns and becomes proficient on internal software systems.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Ability to challenge yourself to be part of the solution through creative ingenuity
  • Adventurous and not afraid to try something new
  • Looking to evolve your skillset via hands-on assignments
  • Want to be part of a collaborative team
  • Desire to learn how to develop scalable and maintainable solutions that can keep up with customer demands

Summary

Our interns are our future. We are seeking motivated individuals who are passionate about problem solving and delivering technology solutions to move our business forward. As an intern with us, you will build a solid foundation for you career by gaining hands-on experience from working on multiple projects.

Interns partner with seasoned professionals on high priority projects and day to day operational activities.

Account Manager, Des Moines

General Information
Job Title: Account Manager
Location: 8040 University Blvd, Des Moines, IA, 50325-1118 United States
Employee Type: Non Exempt
Job Category: Customer Service, Account Management
Industry: Technical sales and customer support, Retail sales
Required Degree: High school
Manage Others: No

Contact information

Name: Sydney Davis
Phone: 515-271-8352
Email: sdavis@wittern.com

Description

  • Respond to client and vendor inquiries and document in customer database.
  • Review sales reports to identify potentially malfunctioning machines and machines that need to be collected.
  • Assist in sourcing and qualifying 3rd party service providers.
  • Communicate with vendors & clients, documenting and following up with service issues and account placements.
  • Communicate service escalations and irregularities with suggest corrective action.
  • Maintain database integrity, assuring up-to-date & complete documentation of contacts, properties, machine information and task notes with minimal discrepancies.
  • Assist with vendor compliance issues

Requirements

  • Client retention of 95% or greater
  • Assure timely resolution and documentation of service calls and account transitions within the parameters established for each account

Summary

The Account Manager to the Operations Manager, assisting the operations team with customer service inquiries, routine account placements and implementation of special vending programs. Position works with moderate oversight and direction with periodic follow-up to confirm task comprehension, work quality and answer questions.

Candidate should be a dependable, hardworking, service-oriented team player that is efficient, organized and tenacious with follow through. He/She should be a good communicator that is both persuasive, firm and persistent. We are seeking an individual that pays attention to details and and remains calm under pressure with multiple distractions present.

Assembly/Production, Des Moines

General Information
Job Title: Assembly/Production
Location: 8040 University Blvd, Des Moines, IA, 50325-1118 United States
Employee Type: Non Exempt
Job Category: Warehouse
Industry: Manufacturing
Manage Others: No

Contact information

Name: Sydney Davis
Phone: 515-271-8352
Email: hr@wittern.com

Description

Fawn Manufacturing is looking for production employees to start immediately.

Manufacturing experience a plus, but not required. We are looking to fill the following positions:

  • Metal Finishers
  • Mig Welders
  • Overhead Welders
  • Spot Welders
  • Press Operators
  • Assembly positions
  • Packer/Shippers
  • Quality Inspectors

Requirements

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 – 75 lbs and have the ability to grip sheet metal, weld or assemble parts.
  • Must be punctual and have a good attendance record.
  • Must have good attention to detail.

Available shifts:

  • Monday-Thursday 6am-4pm or 4pm-2am
  • Pay increase and benefits including short and long term disability, life insurance provided by the company after passing probationary period (120 days probation).
  • Applications accepted online ONLY.
  • No Phone Calls Please
  • Post Offer Drug Screen Required
  • Job Type: Full-time

Assembly/Production: Waukee

General Information
Job Title: Assembly/Production: Waukee
Location: 165 N 10th Street, Waukee, IA, 50263 United States
Employee Type: Non Exempt
Job Category: Technician, Assembly
Industry: Manufacturing
Manage Others: No

Contact information

Name: Sydney Davis
Phone: 515-271-8352
Email: sdavis@wittern.com

Description

RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:

  • Press, weld, assemble, finish, or inspect machines and machine parts.
  • Repair and refinish worn, damaged, or defective vending machine bodies and parts.
  • File, grind, sand, and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools
  • Prime and paint repaired surfaces
  • Fit and weld replacement parts into place, using wrenches and welding equipment, and grind down welds to smooth them, using power grinders and other tools.
  • Inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning.
  • Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of vending machines.
  • Follow supervisors’ instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience/combined education
  • Minimum of two (2) years related work experience
  • Able to lift 50-75 lbs
  • Physically able to stand for 8 hours
  • Bend, twist, grasp, have the ability to grip sheet metal

Summary:

The Wittern Group is looking for talented individuals like you! We currently have openings for Assembly/Production and Remanufacturing at our Waukee location. If you are experienced in manufacturing or related work, come join our team!

Buyer, Des Moines

General Information
Job Title: Buyer
Location: 8040 University Blvd, Des Moines, IA, 50325-1118 United States
Employee Type: Exempt
Job Category: Purchasing, Procurement, Buyer
Industry: Manufacturing, Retail, Consumer Goods
Minimum Experience: 2 Years
Required Degree: 4 Year Degree
Travel: 5%
Manage Others: No

Contact information

Name: Sydney Davis
Phone: 515-271-8352
Email: HR@wittern.com

Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the procurement and purchasing of items needed to support day–to–day operations for the corporation
  • Establish and maintain good working relationship with internal and external customers as well as suppliers
  • Establish and negotiate purchasing contracts and/or buying programs to attain the best overall value for every purchase
  • Seek out new sources of items as needed
  • Technical understanding of assigned commodities
  • Remain current on economic, industrial, and other trends that affect market and prices
  • Establish and maintain planning factors within a MRP system
  • Control purchase order placement, confirmation, and tracking
  • Create and run reports to evaluate status of material requirements in relationship to a production schedule
  • Negotiate rates for regional and national shipping contracts in conjunction with our supply chain team.
  • Coordinate with scheduling department to schedule, improve and enhance our shipments and notifications systems.
  • Coordinate with manufacturing and engineering teams to develop cost savings solutions and documentation for packaging.

Requirements

Desired Skills and Abilities

  • 2-3 years’ purchasing experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
  • 2-3 years’ experience working with ERP systems, especially supply chain function.
  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional follow through and attention to detail.
  • Ability to create accurate, professional and error-free documents in a timely manner.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize workloads.
  • Knowledge of warehouse inventory levels, terms and conditions, contracts, pricing, purchase orders, blanket orders and sales and marketing data.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Supply Management, Engineering, or related field with a minimum of 2 years Supply Chain experience in manufacturing environment; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Travel

  • Up to 5% domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Summary:

Under the supervision of the Supply Chain Manager, the Buyer will be responsible for managing material requirements planning (MRP) and other replenishment reports, issuing Purchase Orders for required materials, working closely with Manufacturing to ensure that production schedules are met, expediting or delaying orders as needed, and performing other routine purchasing duties.

Dredge Operator, Booneville

General Information
Job Title: Dredge Operator
Location: 35740 Ute Court, Booneville, IA, 50038 United States
Relocation Expense Covered: No
Employee Type: Non Exempt
Job Category: Heavy Equipment Operator, Driver
Industry: Mining, Production
Manage Others: No

Contact information

Name: Misty Wittern
Email: mwittern@wittern.com

Description

Job Responsibilities

  • Moves levers to position dredge for excavation, to engage hydraulic pumps, to raise and lower suction booms, and to control rotation of cutter heads or ladders.
  • Starts and stops engines to operate equipment
  • Starts power winches that draw in or let out cables to change position of dredge, or pull in or let out cables manually
  • Pumps water to clear machinery pipelines
  • Lowers anchor poles to verify depth of excavation, using winches or scanning depth gauges to determine depth of excavation
  • Directs or assists workers placing shore anchors and cables, laying additional pipes from dredge to shore and pumping water from pontoons
  • Needs knowledge of machines and tools, including their uses, repair, and maintenance
  • Needs knowledge of structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Needs knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property or institutions
  • Needs knowledge of business and management
  • Follows all M.S.H.A guidelines
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Functions

  • Graduation from high school or GED equivalency and one-year experience in the operation of motorized construction and maintenance equipment or an equivalent combination in which each additional year of experience may be substituted for one year of education
  • A valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with job related (Tanker, Air Brake and Hazmat) endorsements as required by Iowa Department of Transportation
  • A drug test and pre-employment physical required. Subject to random alcohol and drug testing while employed. Must maintain insurability standards.

Physical Requirements

Minimum Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Functions

  • Need the ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions
  • Need the ability to coordinate two or more limbs for example, two arms, two legs, or one arm and one leg while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion
  • Must have depth perception which includes the ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object
  • Needs the ability to see details at a distance
  • Needs ability to see things at close range within a few feet from where they may be working
  • Need ability to quickly move hand, hand together with your arm or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
  • Monitors and reviews information from materials, events or the environment to detect or assess problems
  • Need ability to service, repair, adjust, and test machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical not electronic principles
  • Must be able to swim
  • Must be able to run a motorized boat

Cognitive Demands

  • Ability to correctly apply the basic materials, equipment and processes used in the receipt, processing of aggregate materials and possible composting materials
  • Working knowledge of the operating characteristics of facility equipment, potential hazards, and safety precautions in compliance with M.S.H.A. regulations
  • Working knowledge of hand and power tools used in the maintenance and repair of equipment, facilities, and premises
  • Ability to perform a variety of laboring and semi-skilled tasks in the operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment
  • Ability to follow written and verbal directions

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communications

  • Must have basic human relations skills in talking and/or signaling people to convey basic program information
  • Receiving and acting upon the instructions or orders of another person
  • Ability to speak and read the English language
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with temporary and permanent employees, supervisors, contract haulers, customers, and the general public

Environmental Adaptability

  • Work is performed in an environment with undesirable conditions: exposure to extreme heat and cold, odors, noise, dust, fumes, moving parts, electrical shock, burns, toxic agents
  • Occupational hazards such as those generally associated with ongoing exposure to moving machinery/equipment leading to cuts, bruises, burns, strains, back injuries, and potentially more serious injuries

Legacy Materials, LLC is a member entity of The Wittern Group of companies. Please note, further correspondence related to your job application on behalf of Legacy Materials, LLC will be from The Wittern Group’s Human Resources department (hr@wittern.com).

Inventory Control Specialist, Des Moines

General Information
Job Title: Inventory Control Specialist
Location: 8040 University Blvd, Des Moines, IA, 50325-1118 United States
Employee Type: Non Exempt
Job Category: Inventory, Warehousing
Industry: Warehousing, Manufacturing
Minimum Experience: 2 Years
Required Degree: High school
Manage Others: No

Contact information

Name: Julie Allemagne
Phone: 515.271.8406
Email: hr@wittern.com

Description

  • Ensure all items in the warehouse are accurately received and stored
  • See to proper inventory to ensure customer’s demands are met in the most efficient manner
  • Work directly with management to bring them up to date regarding stock inflow and outflow
  • Compile inventory information and present it to management for effective decision making, which may include the need for restock, and disciplinary action
  • Provide recommendations to management
  • Provide accurate information on inventory to customers to guide them in their choice of items to order
  • Review balance of inventory in stock
  • Cycle count on a daily basis
  • Initiate policy changes regarding inventory in the company
  • Investigate hitches in the warehouse inventory system and execute necessary improvements towards stronger business performance, which centers on customer satisfaction
  • Investigate inventory variances, and get to root cause with a solution
  • If you like to problem solve and work with ever changing scenarios, this is the job for you. You will work with all areas of the plant to ensure we have proper inventory for their needs.

Requirements

  • Demonstrates proficiency in the use of inventory software
  • Possesses knowledge of company’s range of products and services
  • Possesses physical strength necessary to unload and restock supplies
  • Attention to Detail
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Work well with team
  • Demonstrates strong interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Experience in Manufacturing required

Summary:

This role will keep track of inventory input and output, maintain records and monitor all inventory transactions. This is a key role and must be highly detailed and meticulous. He/she will be working along the side of management to resolve any issues related to inventory. In addition to this, he/she will be spending 75+% of their time cycle counting to meet our annual goals.

IT Support Specialist, Des Moines

General Information
Job Title: IT Support Specialist
Location: 8040 University Blvd, Des Moines, IA, 50325-1118 United States
Employee Type: Exempt
Job Category: MIS
Industry: Information Technology
Minimum Experience: 2 Years
Required Degree: 2 Year Degree

Description

The IT Support Specialist performs a variety of IT-related activities. The IT Support Specialist maintains software and hardware at all sites by troubleshooting and correcting any problems with the computer systems. In addition, the IT Support Specialist assists with training employees regarding proper software usage and ensures that computer systems are functioning properly and efficiently operated by authorized users.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Project a positive and professional image while working with staff
  • Demonstrated effective oral, written and listening communication skills.
  • Demonstrated effective organizational skills to manage multiple and shifting tasks/demands to meet timely deadlines.
  • Demonstrated technical writing skills
  • Ability to think critically and solve problems.
  • Ability to manage multiple technical projects as well as maintaining IT support tickets
  • Must have experience supporting Windows 10 and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Setup of configurations of all new computers
  • Assists with configuration and set up computer systems and ensures that all systems are available for use.
  • Identifies and communicates potential problems to the IT Manager and helps to develop solutions.
  • Manages Patching software for Desktops and Servers
  • Assists with daily system backups and maintenance of contingency plan to ensure continuity of operations in the event of unexpected interruptions in computer operations.
  • Establishes email accounts and assigns user access and passwords to ensure that only authorized staff can access the financial, personnel, payroll, computer, and online records of the organization.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently with limited supervision
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops; reviewing professional publications; and/or establishing relationships.
  • Prepares and reviews system logs pertaining to employee computer usage and system failure and reports any problems to the IT Manager
  • Assists with the development of electronic form templates.
  • Creates and updates Network Diagrams, Switch, Patch panel and others
  • Performs any other necessary duties to meet operational, fiscal goals and expectations.

Requirements

  • Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field with at least two years of professional experience in computer operations;
  • Must have a thorough understanding of virtual environments, computer hardware and software applications, setup, and maintenance requirements.
  •  A+ Certification preferred
  • Network + Certification preferred

Maintenance Helper, Des Moines

General Information
Job Title: Maintenance Helper
Location: 8040 University Blvd, Des Moines, IA, 50325-1118 United States
Employee Type: Non Exempt
Job Category: Manufacturing, Maintenance
Industry: Manufacturing, Production
Manage Others: No

Contact information

Name: Sydney Davis
Phone: 515-271-8352
Email: sdavis@wittern.com

Description

  • Obtain supplies, position work and follow verbal or written instructions
  • Attends to minor machine repair, change lights, fill LP tanks, lubricate equipment, make equipment inspection and various building maintenance tasks
  • Complete tasks as directed with minimum supervision
  • Ensure work is done safely and meets quality standards
  • Provide a great level of attention to detail and focus on the given task
  • Reports problems with quality, processes, equipment and materials to supervisor
  • Perform other duties as directed that correspond to the overall function of this position
  • Keep work areas clean and organized and take proper care of all equipment and facilities
  • Desire to learn and work to the best of his/her abilities as well as dependable work ethic
  • Follow all company rules and policies

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

  • Adequate communication skills; verbal and written
  • Ability to read and understand written instructions
  • Ability to operate tow motor and pass tow motor operator’s test
  • High mechanical aptitude, including basic knowledge or ability to learn: electricity, electronics, welding, hydraulics and other mechanical repairs

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Physically able to do bending, twisting, gripping, grasping, pulling, pushing and lifting
  • Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
  • Physically able to stand for up to 8 hours
  • Requires good hand-eye coordination
  • Physically able to work in extreme temperatures (hot & cold) when required
  • Ability to climb ladders and work in high places

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

  • High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience/combined education

Summary

Perform minor repairs and maintenance to the building, equipment and machines. Also required to perform other tasks, as assigned by his or her supervisor.

Maintenance Manager, Des Moines

General Information
Job Title: Maintenance Manager
Location: 8040 University Blvd, Des Moines, IA, 50325-1118 United States
Employee Type: Non Exempt
Job Category: Maintenance, Management, Technical Support
Industry: Manufacturing, Production
Minimum Experience: 5 Years
Manage Others: Yes

Contact information

Name: Sydney Davis
Phone: 515-271-8352
Email: sdavis@wittern.com

Description

Provides leadership, vision, planning, directing, coordinating, and managing the performance of the maintenance department.

  • Organized and execute a sound preventative maintenance program including all project work, internal and external building and grounds maintenance and machine repair. Coordinate these activities by means of team effort with your direct reports.
  • Ensure preventative maintenance schedules for key manufacturing equipment and tooling are developed, implement and maintained to ensure operating efficiency and reliability.
  • Maintain a regular shop floor presence to ensure the rapid corrective action to downtime events. Accomplish this task by providing the leadership and personnel coordination to swiftly return the operation to normal operating status.
  • Design, recommend and/or implement measures to permanently resolve maintenance issues.
  • Manage the day to day building janitorial and waste removal contracts, waste treatment operations, and MRO purchases.
  • Coordinate these activities by means of team effort with your direct reports, MRO Clerk, Waste Treatment Coordinator and outside contract supports.
  • Support the implementation of small capital projects (<$1,000K).
  • Coordinate and leverage the use of external contractors.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, COMPENTENCIES):

  • 5-7 years’ experience in Maintenance Management
  • 5-7 years’ experience in Industrial Plant Operations
  • Must have excellent electrical and mechanical trouble shooting skills and experience.
  • Demonstrates the skills set to read, write and program PLC
  • Demonstrates strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills with the ability to influence manager, peers, and skilled trades; able to take a “hands on” approach with operators and tradesmen to move work forward.
  • Demonstrates strong leadership capability including the ability to plan, prioritize, and implement multiple projects concurrently.
  • Demonstrates a high=-level computer skill / Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to analyze factory processes and work environment, develop action plans to optimize performance, safety, comfort and cleanliness and apply solutions utilizing the principles of 5S.

The Wittern Group offers an exciting career opportunity with competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, prescription, voluntary life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability options. At The Wittern Group, we are committed to diversity, as part of this commitment The Wittern Group

Summary

The Maintenance SUPERVISOR will be responsible for developing, and leading a team in close liaison with senior management, plant production, and cross functional management representatives.

Master Scheduler, Des Moines

General Information
Job Title: Master Scheduler
Location: 8040 University Blvd, Des Moines, IA, 50325-1118 United States
Employee Type: Exempt
Job Category: Manufacturing, Production Planning, Supply Chain
Industry: Manufacturing, Retail
Manage Others: No

Contact information

Name: Julie Allemagne
Phone: 515.271.8406
Email: jallemagne@wittern.com

Description

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Resource loading: Determine and develop product build schedule and release to production based on requested customer dates, availability of materials, availability of labor and manufacturing equipment.
  • System management: Ensure ERP Scheduling System has the proper settings to produce actionable schedules while verifying data integrity, and by following sound value stream business practices.
  • Manufacturing knowledge: Understands manufacturing concepts to utilize the ERP system to improve process flow.
  • Accuracy and reliability: Drives supporting business processes to ensure ERP Schedule is actionable by coordinating data from sales, production, shipping, purchasing, and customer service staff.
  • Reporting: Report to management and across business functions (changes in planned dates, actual to planned performance, productivity, etc.)

Qualification/Skills:

  • Education: BS/BA degree in Business, Finance, Logistics, Operations Material Management, Project Management desired or related scheduling experience
  • Experience: Prior master scheduling experience (manufacturing or project) and working knowledge of a manufacturing environment and demand management techniques with an emphasis on multi-level product structures with complex timing and offsets
  • Knowledge: Strong scheduling knowledge including leveraging ERP scheduling along with various manufacturing techniques in production and planning.
  • Leadership: Ability to manage expectations and requests from other leaders with competing priorities.
  • Analytical skills: Forecasting and anticipating production needs and capabilities.
  • Communication: Ability to communicate both written and verbally with multiple levels of the organization

Summary

The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing the master production schedule by combining and modeling customer demand requirements, material availability, labor availability, and production capacity. The position is responsible for the integration of planning schedules with hard orders to create visibility to material and labor needs throughout the manufacturing and assembly process to ensure the timely completion of customer orders.

Mechanical Engineer, Des Moines

General Information
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: 8040 University Blvd, Des Moines, IA, 50325-1118 United States
Employee Type: Exempt
Job Category: Engineering
Industry: Manufacturing, Retail
Minimum Experience: 3 Years
Required Degree: 4 Year Degree
Manage Others: No

Contact information

Name: Julie Allemagne
Phone: 515.271.8406
Email: jallemagne@wittern.com

Description

Essential Function of the design engineer, mechanical, include:

  • Capable of working independently with minimal supervision from initial task assignments/objectives to completion of the project.
  • Devises new approaches to design issues to obtain optimum solutions.
  • Applies relevant standard Engineering techniques, calculations, procedures, and criteria; commensurate with the area of specialty.
  • Understanding of product certification requirements (UL, CE, etc.) to enable design conformance.
  • Thorough understanding of reliability, concepts of life predictions, mean time between failure calculations, and design for experiments.
  • Participates in the creation of internal processes and procedures designed to ensure success in achieving goals and objectives.
  • Maintains follow-up documentation to report the performance of product engineering and improve product designs.
  • Participates in R&D exercises.
  • Participates in competitive analysis.
  • Proficient at performing all functions of Engineer, Mechanical role.
  • Maintains focus on continuous improvement through researching and sourcing innovative, cost-efficient business solutions and making recommendations to upper management.
  • Adhere to all Company policies, safeguard the company’s interests and act in an ethical and legal manner as well as report all violations of Company policies and procedures to appropriate management.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, required.

Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years total experience in progressively responsible positions in the field of specialty.
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a design-engineering environment dealing with electro-mechanical development projects.
  • Proficient designing molded parts, sheet metal parts, and assemblies.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience with solid modeling CAD development tools.
  • Experience with Solid Works, preferred.
  • Knowledge of various types of manufacturing equipment and the limitations.
  • Must be able to design for reliability in harsh environments and for agency (UL, CE, FCC) approvals.
  • Experience working with other engineers and designers to define constraints and requirements.
  • Experience in LEAN environment, a plus.
  • Proven analytical skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
  • Solid organizational abilities, attention to detail.
  • Proficient in the knowledge and use of MS Office (Word, Excel).

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids that may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position:

Computer, Microsoft Office Suite, Calculator, Telephone, Fax, Scanners, printers, CAD

Summary

The Design Engineer, Mechanical is a design position responsible for system design and electro/ mechanism design. This position can function as a technical resource for other team members. Further responsibility incudes evaluating the functionality/performance of own design.

Project Manager, Des Moines

General Information
Job Title: Project Manager
Location: 8040 University Blvd, Des Moines, IA, 50325-1118 United States
Employee Type: Exempt
Job Category: Project Manager, Engineering, Documentation
Industry: Manufacturing, Retail
Minimum Experience: 4 Years
Required Degree: 4 Year Degree
Manage Others: No

Contact information

Name: Julie Allemagne
Phone: 515.271.8406
Email: jallemagne@wittern.com

Description

  • Determine and define project scope and objectives
  • Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
  • Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
  • Track project costs in order to meet budget
  • Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
  • Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
  • Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
  • Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution
  • Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed
  • Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, or a related field
  • 4-7 years of project management and related experience
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
  • Proven ability to solve problems creatively
  • Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
  • Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
  • Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline

Summary

The project manager is responsible for planning and overseeing projects within our organization, from the initial ideation through to completion. They coordinate people and processes to deliver multiple projects on time, within budget and with the desired outcomes aligned to objectives.

PT/FT Aggregate Production/Heavy Equipment Operator, Booneville

General Information
Job Title: PT/FT Aggregate Production/Heavy Equipment Operator
Location: 35740 Ute Court, Booneville, IA, 50038 United States
Relocation Expense Covered: No
Employee Type: Non-Exempt PT
Job Category: Heavy Equipment Operator
Industry: Mining
Manage Others: No

Contact information

Name: Misty Wittern
Email: mwittern@wittern.com

Description

Essential functions for this job include but are not limited to:

  • Must be able to or willing to learn all site functions to be cross trained.
  • Assist as needed in all aspects of our sand and gravel operation.
  • Safely assist with plant operations, heavy equipment operation, repairs and clean up.
  • Ensures that the equipment maintenance program is executed in a timely manner.
  • Accepts incoming parts and supplies, responsible for accuracy of delivery and copy of shipping receipts to administrative office, and completes other forms and internal documents required.
  • Maintains and uses all safety and protective devices on all equipment and tools and personal safety equipment provided; knows and practices safe working procedures.
  • Provides technical assistance to others and assumes those duties during other’s absences.
  • Attends required training in prescribed program areas to acquire knowledge of the latest technological developments and provide staff with subject matter expertise in these areas.
  • Performs tasks each day that include time records and related reports
  • Operates equipment and hand tools.
  • Maintains and repairs buildings and grounds and premises of the physical facility to ensure the workplace is tidy, clean, and safe
  • Performs heavy physical labor in lifting and carrying heavy objects, digging, shoveling, pushing, pulling, prying, dragging, loading, and unloading under adverse working conditions
  • Provides courteous external and internal service to customers, vendors, and landowners according to Legacy Customer Service standards
  • Serves as First Responder
  • Perform pre-shift safety inspections on equipment, each day, no exceptions!
  • Adhere to all MSHA guidelines and plant safety rules and regulations.
  • Perform duties with minimum supervision.
  • Report any problems to the Site Supervisor and/or President
  • Lift, carry and hold materials, tools, and supplies.
  • Assist in Continuous Site Improvement through use of performance standards.
  • Attend all required continuing safety education per MSHA Compliance requirements.
  • Regular and predictable attendance at all assigned times is required.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned.

Part time and Full time positions available.

Legacy Materials, LLC is a member entity of The Wittern Group of companies. Please note, further correspondence related to your job application on behalf of Legacy Materials, LLC will be from The Wittern Group’s Human Resources department (hr@wittern.com).

Requirements

Minimum skills & proficiencies needed:

  • Graduation from high school or GED equivalency and one-year experience in the operation of motorized construction and maintenance equipment or an equivalent combination in which each additional year of experience may be substituted for one year of education.
  • A drug test and pre-employment physical required. Subject to random alcohol and drug testing while employed. Must maintain insurability standards.
  • Previous experience as a machine operator and ability to handle heavy equipment.
  • Knowledge of production procedures.
  • Have Analytical skills and be able to pay attention to detail.
  • Have the ability to work in a team NOT ME environment.

Physical Requirements:

Minimum Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Functions

  • Outside work involving regular standing, walking, crouching, crawling, stooping, kneeling, pushing, and pulling heavy objects up to 150 lbs. and carrying objects up to 70 lbs.
  • Regular periods of sustained physical activities involving climbing, bending, stooping, operating heavy equipment, controlling, and adjusting the progress of machines and equipment, using appropriate body members (arms, hands, fingers, legs, etc.) to work, move, guide, or place objects or materials, insert, throw, dump, or place materials in containers, or remove them from containers using either mechanized equipment or physical labor.
  • Clarity of vision to see all equipment at great distance (with or without correction), good depth perception and field of vision to operate various kinds of motorized equipment, as well as eye/hand/foot coordination, manual and finger dexterity and related cognitive abilities.
  • Ability to hear communications in person, over the phone, and the 2-way radio, and to hear and recognize potential hazards or dangers, including but not limited to moving vehicles, operating equipment, and plant equipment start-up.

Cognitive/Mental Demands:

  • Ability to analyze information and draw necessary conclusions and solutions
  • Ability to work efficiently and effectively in high stress and conflict situations
  • Ability to anticipate and resolve issues in a timely manner
  • Ability to complete assigned tasks without direct supervision
  • Ability to maintain strong customer, employee, and community focus
  • Ability to effectively respond to questions from customers and vendors
  • Ability to obtain information by observation, investigation, interpretation, and visualization
  • Ability to immediately identify and respond to hazards to oneself, employees, customers, and/or visitors
  • Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines, including wide range of tasks

Environmental Adaptability:

  • Work is performed in an environment with undesirable conditions: exposure to extreme heat and cold, odors, noise, dust, fumes, moving parts, electrical shock, burns, toxic agents
  • Occupational hazards such as those generally associated with ongoing exposure to moving machinery/equipment leading to cuts, bruises, burns, strains, back injuries, and potentially more serious injuries

Summary

Legacy Materials, a brand-new sand and gravel mining operation in Booneville, Iowa is looking for a full time Production Worker to safely assist with plant operations and heavy equipment operation. We are a small, family-oriented business that prides ourselves in superior customer service, integrity and teamwork. As a production worker you will be expected to help in all aspects of our sand and gravel operation. Your duties may vary from day to day, not limited to scale operations, heavy equipment operation, dredge operation, and a variety of other duties as assigned. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans, women and minorities are encouraged to apply! Reports to Site Supervisor.

Seasonal Heavy Equipment Operator, Des Moines

General Information
Job Title: Seasonal Heavy Equipment Operator
Location: 8040 UNIVERSITY BLVD, P.O. BOX 1333, Des Moines, IA, 50325 United States
Employee Type: Temporary
Job Category: Equipment Operator, Driver-Heavy Equipment
Industry: Mining, Heavy Equipment
Required Degree: High school
Manage Others: No

Contact information

Name: Sydney Davis
Phone: 515-271-8352
Email: hr@wittern.com

Description

Essential functions

  • Must be able to or willing to learn all equipment.
  • Assist in plant repairs and clean up
  • Perform pre-shift safety inspections on equipment, each and every time, no exceptions!
  • Adhere to MSHA and plant safety rules and regulations.
  • Perform duties with minimum supervision.

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience

  • Strongly prefer at least minimum 1-year experience operating mobile heavy equipment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Must be able to read and comprehend equipment operating manuals.
  • Must be able to complete pre-shift inspection reports.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively both in person and on radio or CB.
  • Must be able to wear all required safely equipment.
  • Must be able to perform duties in safe manner.
  • Must be able to read and interpret gauges.
  • Must be able to work independently and interdependently and possess a team player mindset.

Physical requirements

  • Must have good hand/eye coordination and be able to operate hand/foot controls.
  • Possess good vision to perceive depth at close range and distances up to 150 feet.
  • Must be able to climb on and off equipment to operate and service.
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, climb and reach around mobile equipment.
  • Capable of lifting 75+ pounds.
  • Must be able to sit and operate equipment for long periods up to 10+ hours per day.
  • Must work outside in all weather conditions consistent with extreme ambient temperatures: heat, cold, wetness, dryness, dust, and noisy conditions.
  • Must be able to work at various heights.

Working Conditions

  • Larger equipment is typically air conditioned. There will be times when outside assignments that may require periods of work in all weather conditions-heat, cold, wet or dry. May have exposure to dust, sand, gravel, diesel exhaust, etc.
  • Occupational hazards such as those generally associated with ongoing exposure to moving machinery/equipment leading to cuts, bruises, burns, strains, back injuries and potentially more serious injuries.
  • A drug test and pre-employment physical is required. Subject to random alcohol and drug testing while employed.
  • E/O/E
  • Reports to Site Supervisor

Summary

Legacy Materials, a brand-new sand and gravel mining operation in Booneville, Iowa is looking for a part time, seasonal equipment operator to safely operate heavy equipment to include: end loader, long reach excavator, bulldozer and skid loader to support the operations of the plant in a safe and efficient manner.

For more information, please go to: https://www.facebook.com/LegacyMaterialsIowa/

Site Supervisor, Booneville

General Information
Job Title: Site Supervisor
Location: 35740 Ute Court, Booneville, IA, 50038 United States
Employee Type: Non Exempt
Job Category: Quarry Superintendent, Site Supervisor
Industry: Mining, Quarry
Minimum Experience: 3 Years
Manage Others: Yes

Contact information

Name: Misty Wittern
Email: mwittern@gmail.com

Description

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations:

Maintain a safe and safety-conscious workplace

  • Actively engage with the workforce to reinforce safe work behaviors, leading by example
  • Confirm that the Company’s equipment and processes are being inspected and documented each shift to maintain compliance with M.S.H.A. guidelines, all in accordance with the Company’s policies
  • Pursue a culture of safety with an objective of zero injuries or accidents
  • Perform and document toolbox talks and employee audits to be coordinated with safety guidelines
  • Ensure employees as well as contractors and visitors on site are obeying safety rules. Complete and document site-specific training.
  • Take immediate action when there is non-compliance with Company and M.S.H.A. safety policies.

Maintain a strong focus on customer and community satisfaction (Our Company’s Image)

  • Communicating effectively with the Company’s customers, and coordinating with the President all communications with the community
  • Make sure all entrances and drives are maintained, cleaned and secured
  • Ensure berms, fences, property line buildings and scales are being properly maintained
  • Ensure that security and access control at our sites are strictly monitored, and that gates and buildings are locked and secured when not on site, and that facility lighting is operating properly.
  • Value environmental stewardship. Assure environmental compliance by maintaining our required monthly spill plan inspections, as well as our dust suppression equipment (water meter logs, where applicable)
  • Ensure haul roads are watered and plant equipment dust suppressant systems are functioning
  • Ensure best practices are used in the production process to ensure quality products are produced
  • Ensure best practices are used when stockpiling, whether using conventional stackers or stockpiles built with loaders, to ensure products remain within target specifications
  • Ensure operators of loaders are using best practices when loading customers
  • Ensure compliance with all noise control requirements
  • Maintain inventory of useable parts for efficient production

Maintain, analyze and monitor production

  • Ensure that all plant equipment and mobile equipment are properly maintained and efficiently used for full production potential.
  • Supervise the production team to ensure that daily production and quality targets are met while maintaining safety objectives and production expense targets
  • Effectively work with the maintenance personnel to maximize plant up-time and manage costs
  • Schedule, manage and monitor the daily activities of the hourly production and loading personnel
  • Monitor belt scales to ensure facilities are operating at full production
  • Communicating effectively with the Company’s personnel and the President
  • Monthly drone inventories (coming some point in the future)
  • Confirm employee timesheets are accurate
  • Communicate any accidents/near accidents to the President after/while emergency procedures are being followed.
  • Get President’s approval on all purchases over $5,000
  • Cross train all Legacy Materials positions

Reports:

  • Daily production and site
  • Monthly quantity summary
  • Quarterly profit and loss updates
  • Create and maintain the most efficient site plan for operations

Requirements

Minimum Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Functions

Physical Requirements:

  • Outside work involving regular standing, walking, crouching, crawling, stooping, kneeling, pushing and pulling heavy objects up to 150 lbs. and carrying objects up to 70 lbs.
  • Regular periods of sustained physical activities involving climbing, bending, stooping, operating heavy equipment, controlling and adjusting the progress of machines and equipment, using appropriate body members (arms, hands, fingers, legs, etc.) to work, move, guide, or place objects or materials, insert, throw, dump or place materials in containers, or remove them from containers using either mechanized equipment or physical labor.
  • Clarity of vision to see all equipment at great distance (with or without correction), good depth perception and field of vision in order to operate various kinds of motorized equipment, as well as eye/hand/foot coordination, manual and finger dexterity and related cognitive abilities
  • Ability to hear communications in person, over the phone, and the 2-way radio, and to hear and recognize potential hazards or dangers, including but not limited to moving vehicles, operating equipment, and plant equipment start-up.

Cognitive/Mental Demands:

  • Ability to analyze information and draw necessary conclusions and solutions
  • Ability to work efficiently and effectively in high stress and conflict situations
  • Ability to anticipate and resolve issues in a timely manner
  • Ability to complete assigned tasks without direct supervision
  • Ability to communicate effectively and recognize immediate hazards
  • Ability to maintain strong customer, employee and community focus
  • Ability to effectively respond to questions from customers and vendors
  • Ability to obtain information by observation, investigation, interpretation, and visualization
  • Ability to immediately identify and respond to hazards to oneself, employees, customers, and/or visitors
  • Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines, including wide range of tasks

Legacy Materials, LLC is a member entity of The Wittern Group of companies. Please note, further correspondence related to your job application on behalf of Legacy Materials, LLC will be from The Wittern Group’s Human Resources department (hr@wittern.com).

Software Support, Waukee

General Information
Job Title: Software Support
Location: 165 N 10th Street, Waukee, IA, 50263 United States
Employee Type: Exempt
Job Category: Sales, Software Support, Customer Service
Industry: Consumer Goods, Software
Manage Others: No

Contact information

Name: Sydney Davis
Phone: 515-271-8352
Email: sdavis@wittern.com

Description

Job Responsibilities

  • Ability to work with multiple groups within sales, service, and engineering.
  • Train customers on new software, and provide ongoing support
  • Setup customer accounts through data provided by the customer
  • Check customer provided cards and match them with readers
  • Troubleshoot through testing software/hardware functionality, compatibility and system integration per configuration and software test plan
  • Document issues and suggest improvements on features and processes
  • Collaborate with the engineering and product management teams to help reproduce and resolve issues

Requirements

  • Highschool degree or GED
  • Strong computer skills including office products such as Excel and Word
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills
  • Good work ethic
  • Team player
  • Passion for product quality and a positive user experience
  • Ability to learn quickly and manage priorities in a fast-paced development environment

Summary

In this position you will work in a team and communicate to customers directly to assist in the setting up, training, and ongoing support of company proprietary software in order to ensure that our platform and product provide a seamless user experience. The ideal candidate is someone who takes initiative in solving problems and has prior experience in customer training and automation.

Welder, Des Moines

General Information
Job Title: Welder
Location: 8040 UNIVERSITY BLVD, P.O. BOX 1333, Des Moines, IA, 50325 United States
Employee Type: Non Exempt
Job Category: Warehouse
Industry: Manufacturing
Minimum Experience: 1 Year
Manage Others: No

Contact information

Name: Sydney Davis
Email: sdavis@wittern.com

Description

  • Welders fabricate and assemble metal structures and equipment through the use of welders, cutters, shapers and measuring tools.
  • Welders produce metal products according to customer or employer specifications.

Requirements

  • MIG Welding
  • Fabricating
  • Steel Manufacturing
  • Grinding
  • TIG Welding
  • Instruction
  • Torching

Benefits

In addition to competitive wages, The Wittern Group provides an environment that allows employees to grow both personally and professionally.

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Insurance Benefit Plan
At The Wittern Group, employees have the opportunity to opt into a number of insurance plans. Our insurance plans include health, vision, dental, life, short-term disability and long-term disability. Additionally, employees can choose to add to a flexible spending account.
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Scholarship Program
At The Wittern Group, we are committed to cultivating the future by investing in our employees and their families. Through The Wittern Family Scholarship Foundation, we provide post-secondary educational financial assistance to children of The Wittern Group employees who apply. Click here to find out more information.
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Paid Time-Off
Employees at The Wittern Group work hard, but they are able to play hard, too. Each employee is awarded vacation days and sick days during the year, which they can use at their convenience.
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DART Partnership
The Wittern Group partners with the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) to provide free rides for our employees going to and from work. We are thankful for their hard work in safely bringing our employees to and from The Wittern Group every day!
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Tuition Assistance
We believe in the growth and opportunities of our employees at The Wittern Group. We provide tuition assistance to those employees who choose to continue their education in order to grow and excel within their careers.
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Career Development
No matter what department you are a part of at The Wittern Group, there are always possibilities for career advancements and developmental opportunities. We have seen many employees develop from manufacturers to office employees, as well as many office employees move through the ranks and develop in their careers.
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401k
The Wittern Group offers competitive 401k benefits to its employees. Employees can contribute to their 401k and The Wittern Group will match it.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Wittern Group is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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