Careers At Loftness

For more than 60 years, Loftness has excelled at providing superior equipment solutions for a variety of industries. We are consistently looking for exceptional new people to help us continue on this tradition of success. Our current openings are below. Join our team!

Loftness offers health insurance, health savings accounts, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, holidays, and voluntary benefits, such as dental, pre-paid legal, identity theft protection, and more. 

Current Openings

Job Title: 2nd Shift General Laborer (Mon-Thurs)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Sort and stack parts from steel sheets cut by lasers.
- Sand and wash parts and machines for paint and assembly.
- Assist machine operators with large parts.
- Clean workstations and empty trash.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Required:
- No experience necessary.

Starting Wage: $16-$18 per hour (Depending on experience)

Hours: 10 hour shifts Monday-Thursday

Contact: Nick Radloff Operations Director 800-828-7624 ext 148

 

Job Title: 2nd Shift Welder (Mon-Thurs)

Summary: Is capable of performing a variety of welding functions. The individual should be familiar with and capable of using various types of welding equipment. A welder is also required to perform other miscellaneous tasks, as supervision deems necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reads and interprets blueprints and machine drawings to determine specific welding requirements.
- Manually guides electrode or gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld and size of molten puddle.
- Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead positions.
- Examines weld for bead size and other specifications.
- Repairs broken or cracked parts and fills holes.
- Positions and clamps work pieces together or assembles them in jig or fixtures
- Tacks assemblies together
- Chips off excess weld, slag, and spatter
- Cleans or degreases parts
- Be able to move parts in and move finished product out of welding area

Education (Or Equivalent Experience): Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

License or Certification: Forklift training certificate or the ability to receive it.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Required:
- Ability to read and interpret documents furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, quality manuals and procedure manuals.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Be able to read and interpret blueprints.

Starting Wage: $20-$22 per hour (Depending on experience)

Hours: 10 hour shifts Monday-Thursday

Contact: Nick Radloff Operations Director 800-828-7624 ext 148

 

Job Title: Welder 

Summary: Is capable of performing a variety of welding functions. The individual should be familiar with and capable of using various types of welding equipment. A welder is also required to perform other miscellaneous tasks, as supervision deems necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reads and interprets blueprints and machine drawings to determine specific welding requirements.
- Manually guides electrode or gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld and size of molten puddle.
- Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead positions.
- Examines weld for bead size and other specifications.
- Repairs broken or cracked parts and fills holes.
- Positions and clamps work pieces together or assembles them in jig or fixtures
- Tacks assemblies together
- Chips off excess weld, slag, and spatter
- Cleans or de-greases parts
- Be able to move parts in and move finished product out of welding area

Education (Or Equivalent Experience): Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

License or Certification: Forklift training certificate or the ability to receive it.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Required:
- Ability to read and interpret documents furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, quality manuals and procedure manuals.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Be able to read and interpret blueprints.

Starting Wage: $18-$20 per hour (Depending on experience)

Contact: Nick Radloff Operations Director 800-828-7624 ext 148

 

Job Title: Assembler

Summary: Produces components by assembling parts and subassemblies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepares work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists; gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.
- Positions parts and subassemblies by using templates or reading measurements.
- Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and subassemblies.
- Verifies specifications by measuring competed component.
-Resolves assembly problems by altering dimensions to met specifications; notifying supervisor to obtain additional resources.
-Keeps equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures; rules; and regulations.
- Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
- Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- Documents actions by completing production and quality forms.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. 

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Required:
Controls and Instrumentation, Equipment Maintenance, Manufacturing Experience, Manufacturing Quality, Mechanical Inspection Tools, Tooling, Safety Management, Quality Focus, Power Tools, Judgement, Decision Making.

Starting Wage: $14 per hour & up (Depending on experience)

Contact: Nick Radloff Operations Director 800-828-7624 ext 148