CURRENT OPENINGS
Marketing Intern
Reports to Marketing Manager
Work location: Geneva, IL.
Scope/Summary Statement:
We are looking for an enthusiastic marketing intern to join our sales and marketing department to provide creative ideas to help achieve our goals.
Job Function Statements:
- Provide market analysis and research for various projects.
- Create, analyze and distribute various reports for the sales and marketing team.
- Support sales & marketing team with daily administrative tasks.
- Collect quantitative and qualitative data.
Education and / or Experience:
- BS/BA in marketing, communications or equivalent
- Strong interest in analytical data
- Desire to learn along with professional drive
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office
Machinist
Machinist reports to Machine Shop Foreman, Miner Enterprises
Work location: Geneva, IL.
Scope/Summary Statement:
The Machinist will be responsible for the planning, setup, and operation of all machine shop equipment such as milling, grinding, drilling, band/chop saw, turning (lathe work) and polishing.
Job Function Statements:
- Set up and monitor all shop machines and there processes. Including holding tolerances of +/- .002.
- Read and understand blue prints, drawings, sketches and instructions to complete specifications of output.
- Must be able to setup and operate all manual machine shop equipment.
- Create basic Prototrak conversational CNC programs.
- Custom machine parts for “fit and function”. Not all parts will have drawings or specifications.
- Communicate and collaborate with various departments to create proto type components parts, assemblies, tooling gages, maintenance repair parts and test equipment.
- Must be able to accurately use measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers, pin gages and other standard precision measuring devices.
Education and / or Experience:
- High School graduate or GED required, completion of technical school highly recommended.
- Minimum of 5 years of machining experience.
- Experience in using and/or programming manual, semi-automated or automated tools and machines (lathes, grinders, etc.).
- CNC programming and CAD software experience is a plus.
- Ability to machine and fabricate parts.
- Ability to work in a safety conscious manner; understanding safety guidelines and protocols.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform related tasks in a time-sensitive environment.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Must be able to lift 35 pounds.
Hydraulic Mechanic
Hydraulic Mechanic reports to Foreman, Miner Enterprises
Work location: Geneva, IL.
Full Time-1st. shift
Key Responsibilities:
The Hydraulic Mechanic is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of heavy duty hydraulic equipment, as well as performing general machine/building maintenance.
Essential Functions:
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair and maintain heavy duty hydraulic systems
- Identify hydraulic components and their capabilities
- Read and understand schematics
- Capable of performing electrical/mechanical troubleshooting root-cause, repairing and rebuilding equipment
- Work with production personnel to correctly identify repair requirements
- Understand and utilize blueprints, operator manuals and/or part catalogs in order to successfully fulfill preventative and corrective maintenance procedures
- Perform work on motors, compressors, conveyors and boilers, and various hydraulic presses ranging from 5-600 tons
- Be available for emergency breakdowns (on-call) and/or snow removal during off work hours, as needed
Requirements:
- HS diploma and/or vocational school training. Minimum of 5 year’s hydraulic experience.
- Excellent working knowledge of hydraulic systems and components including troubleshooting and retro-fitting or designing hydraulic systems.
- Solid understanding of electrical (480V), mechanical pneumatic, hydraulic and piping systems.
- Welding and torch cutting abilities.
- Ability to machine and fabricate parts.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills for injection molding, hydraulic presses and automated assembly equipment.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work in a safety conscious manner; understanding safety guidelines and protocols.
- Must have valid driver’s license.
R&D Lab Manager
We are looking for a team oriented leader to join our team in Geneva, IL. The R&D Engineering Lab Manager is responsible for the general supervision and coordination of the department’s testing functions. Our Research and Development Lab is responsible for providing testing and support to Miner and its subsidiaries in the form of product development and validation, quality assurance, sales and customer assistance as well as supply chain growth.
- Provide overall department management and direct the Research & Development Staff, including AFE’s, administration of annual reviews, and updating and abiding by the R&D Department Manual.
- Establish and monitor project priorities based upon input from all departments for which Research & Development provides services.
- Responsible for fiscal year budget preparation, departmental expenditure, performance and tracking.
- Responsible for directing Research & Developments data acquisition/reduction, engineering and related electronic personnel in complex programs and projects, such as all impact test track programs including outside contract testing and field tests.
- Support internal lab projects requiring Research & Development engineering, electronics, data reduction/analysis, report writing and/or computer resources.
- Provide project management, quoting, and report writing for contract testing.
- Ensure that the department’s photographic capabilities including video editing and cataloging photographic records are up to date and maintained.
- Support the Lab Coordinator in the design and maintenance of the Information Retrieval System (database) for all lab functions.
- Manage the efforts of our Data Acquisition/Reduction Group (which includes our Test Engineer, Data Analyst and Electronics Group) in pursuit of their goals, enhance and expand our tools and capabilities.
Qualifications/Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent field such as metallurgical engineering or electronics engineering.
- Preferred candidates will have a minimum of 7 years’ experience in a mechanical testing environment, preferably working with products involving forgings, castings and metal fabricated products.
- Previous supervisory/managerial experience will be viewed favorably.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
- Ability to prioritize and handle competing requests and deadlines.
- Proficiency in computer application such as Excel, Word, Outlook and database programs.
We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package with our insurance available to employees on their first day of employment. If you’re interested in joining the Miner family, email resume with salary expectations to jobs@minerent.com or apply now below.
Assemblers
We are currently looking for qualified Assemblers to work full time in our Geneva, IL location.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assemble product in accordance with process instructions and quality specifications, in a safe and timely manner.
- Inspection of parts to ensure quality standards.
- Follow work instructions, during the manufacturing process.
- Teardown and setup of equipment and tooling according to specifications.
- Enter information obtained using measuring devices into data collection system.
- Operation of manual and semi-automatic jobs as well as grinders and other machines.
- Report information to appropriate quality and production forms.
- Run extruders and other related equipment.
- Ability to use gauges, rulers, calipers, general plastics processing equipment hand tools, fixtures and packaging equipment.
Requirements:
- Experience with using hand tools
- Must be 18 years of age
- Must be able to read, write and understand English
- Basic computer skills
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Interested applicants should send a resume with salary expectations to jobs@minerent.com or apply now below.
Maintenance Mechanic
We are looking for someone on first shift and someone on second shift.
Essential responsibilities include:
- Capable of performing electrical/mechanical troubleshooting root-cause, repairing and rebuilding equipment. This includes working directly with production personnel to correctly identify repair requirements.
- Perform preventative maintenance (PM’s) on production equipment with minimal guidance to ensure machines and building systems continue to operate efficiently and reduce downtime.
- Understand and utilize blueprints, operator manuals and/or part catalogs in order to successfully fulfill preventative and corrective maintenance procedures. Some machinery will require you work directly with manufacturer.
- Complete required Work Order paperwork, Material Requisition, etc. as needed.
- Machine and fabricate parts.
- Perform work on motors, compressors, conveyors and boilers.
- Follow proper safety protocols and adhering to Arc Flash requirements as well as Lock Out/Tag Out requirements.
- Be available for emergency breakdowns (on-call) and/or snow removal during off work hours, as needed.
Candidate requirements:
- HS diploma and/or vocational school training. Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a maintenance mechanic.
- Excellent working knowledge of PLC’s including troubleshooting and basic programming abilities.
- Solid understanding of electrical (480V), mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and piping systems.
- Welding and torch cutting abilities.
- Ability to machine and fabricate parts.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills for injection molding, hydraulic presses and automated assembly equipment.
- HVAC/Boiler operational and troubleshooting skills.
- Previous experience with repair and service for motorized material handling vehicles
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work in a safety conscious manner; understanding safety guidelines and protocols that affect this position.
As this role is very hands-on, it is imperative that candidates have:
- Excellent communication skills, both in person and via phone.
- An ability to determine priorities and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to look at the broader picture and manage details.
Join us as we look to move business for the next 100 years! We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. Interested applicants should send a resume with salary expectations to jobs@minerent.com or apply now below.
