The Company: Dunkley International is based in Kalamazoo, Michigan USA. We provide service throughout the world where cherries are grown. Our principal business consists of the design & manufacturing of built-to-last proven cherry pitters along with service and parts supply. Dunkley designs innovative products and services which are tailored to customer needs for efficiency and throughput. Dunkley is a recognized leader within the tart and sweet cherry industry for its depth of experience in supporting cherry production for over 100 years.
The Position: General Production Worker And Field Service Support Position
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Overview:
Assist Production Personnel – a mix of direct and indirect labor – to assure highest material quality and delivery goals are met, while improving efficiency. Assist Senior Field Service Technician, with expectation of growing into more direct customer support role.
Reports to: Facility Manager / Senior Planner, with primary day-to-day assistance to Sr. Machinist, or Field Service Technician when required.
This position includes, but is not limited to, the performance of a variety of duties:
General Responsibilities | Est % | Examples |
Field Service Support (Direct) | 15% (MIN) Increasing with Experience | Audit, Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and train maintenance personnel on Dunkley machinery on-site at customer locations. This will require a good degree of mechanical aptitude and trouble-shooting ability, and role is expected to expand to more visits per year commensurate with ability, to build up Dunkley’s field service bench strength. |
Production Support (Direct) | 60% | Assembly, Cleaning/Deburring, Painting, Sharpening, Drill, Saw, Small Press, Bend (Press Brake), Lathe. Optional: Machine/CNC Setups, Welding. (With Supervision) |
Material Handling (Indirect) | 10% | Shipping/Receiving, Cycle Counting, Forklift, Material Moving, Inspection |
Maintenance Support (Indirect) | 10% | Building Maintenance/Janitorial/ TPM |
Administrative Support | 5% | Logging / OSHA Labeling / VSM / Lean Initiatives / Procurement Runs |
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Other Requirements:
Additional Considered Skillsets/Experience:
· Welding · Quality Assurance/Inspection Experience · CAD Experience · Shop System Software · Forklift (Will be qualified) · CNC Experience · Other Production/Trade Certifications · Troubleshooting Experience (DMAIC, PDCA, Etc.) |
APPLY TODAY: hr@cherrycentral.com