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Assembly Operator
LDJ Manufacturing is home to the Thunder Creek Equipment brand of premium diesel fuel and service trailers. We are an industry leader known for our uncompromising quality and reliability. LDJ is an employee-owned company, with strong Midwest roots and values, and a passion to develop, manufacture, and market innovative solutions that provide value to our customers in the agricultural, construction, and oil industries throughout the United States.
Reporting to the Assembly Manager, the Assembler Operator completes kitting, assembly and packaging processes according to established operating procedures.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Exhibit LDJ’s core values and culture in all aspects of the job.
- Read, learn, understand, and interpret blueprints and work instructions, and other instructions written or verbal, to complete assembly of products or components according to established guidelines and quality standards.
- Use a variety of hand and power tools following appropriate methods and procedures to complete mechanical assembly of components or products and prepare products and other items for shipment.
- Inspect and test parts and products as necessary, during or after assembly, according to established guidelines and quality standards.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area and maintain all equipment according to maintenance plans and established procedures.
- Practice problem solving and troubleshooting techniques as part of a team responsible for realizing continuous improvement to products and processes.
- Utilize designated personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs).
- Cross train to other departments as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Successful candidates need to possess a technical/mechanical aptitude for safely utilizing hand and power tools in the manufacture of heavy industrial equipment.
- Individual should have a strong work ethic, be self-motivated, and able to perform their assigned duties, in a quality manner with minimal supervision.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, bill-of-materials (BOM), shop routings and blueprints.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Must be willing to learn and practice continuous improvement techniques such as 5S, onepiece flow, value stream mapping, set-up reduction, poka- yoke (mistake proofing), Kan-Ban etc.
- Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required, or 1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is often required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without restrictions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
- Full-time Position
- PTO
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flex Spending Plan
- Health Savings Account
- Supplemental Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- ESOP
- 401(k) w/match
Business Development Manager
LDJ Manufacturing is home to the Thunder Creek Equipment brand of premium diesel fuel and service trailers and truck upfits. We are an industry leader known for our uncompromising quality and reliability. LDJ is an employee-owned company, with strong Midwest roots and values, and a passion to develop, manufacture, and market innovative solutions that provide value to our customers in the agriculture, construction, fuel distribution, transportation, and commercial industries.
Reporting to the Vice President of Sales, the Business Development Manager plays a key role in driving territory growth, supporting dealer development, and expanding market opportunities across Thunder Creek's core industries. This position partners closely with Territory Sales Managers to identify, develop, and advance qualified opportunities while ensuring CRM data integrity, pipeline visibility, and effective lead management. Through a combination of business development, sales support, and cross-functional collaboration, the Business Development Manager helps accelerate revenue growth and strengthen customer and dealer engagement.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Exhibit LDJ’s core values and culture in all aspects of the job.
- Business Development and Prospecting
- Identify and develop new sales opportunities across agriculture, construction, fuel distribution, transportation, rental, municipal, and commercial market segments.
- Conduct proactive outbound prospecting through phone, email, social media, industry research, referrals, and market intelligence.
- Build and maintain target account lists aligned with company growth objectives.
- Develop and qualify opportunities for engagement by Territory Sales Managers and dealers.
- Assist sales leadership in identifying strategic growth markets and account opportunities.
- Lead Nurturing & Opportunity Development
- Re-engage dormant leads and previously inactive opportunities.
- Execute follow-up campaigns generated through trade shows, marketing initiatives, customer inquiries, and dealer referrals.
- Maintain consistent communication with prospects throughout the buying journey.
- Ensure opportunities progress effectively through the sales funnel.
- Territory & Dealer Development Support
- Provide temporary lead coverage and customer support during Territory Sales Manager absences.
- Support dealer onboarding and dealer development initiatives.
- Assist with strategic account development projects and territory growth plans.
- Coordinate customer introductions and opportunity transitions to field sales resources when appropriate.
- Collaborate with Territory Sales Managers to identify and execute growth opportunities within assigned territories.
- Sales Enablement & Marketing Support
- Partner with Marketing to develop customer-facing and dealer-facing training materials.
- Assist with webinars, product training content, customer success stories, and sales tools.
- Support new product launches and go-to-market initiatives.
- Gather customer feedback, market intelligence, and competitive insights.
- Trade Shows & Events
- Assist with planning, execution, and follow-up activities for trade shows, dealer meetings, and customer events.
- Represent Thunder Creek Equipment professionally at industry events.
- Support lead capture, qualification, follow-up, and reporting activities.
- Coordinate post-event opportunity development efforts.
- CRM & Commercial Operations
- Maintain accurate customer, prospect, and opportunity information within Salesforce.
- Support CRM data quality and lead management processes.
- Monitor pipeline activity and engagement metrics.
- Generate reports and insights for sales leadership as requested.
- Identify opportunities to improve sales processes and role effectiveness.
Qualifications:
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Strong business acumen and customer-focused mindset.
- Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities and influence outcomes.
- Highly organized with strong follow-through and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Strong presentation and training skills preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and CRM systems.
- Salesforce experience preferred.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum of three years of experience in business development, sales, dealer development, account management, marketing, or related commercial roles.
- Proficient computer use including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Excel.
- Experience working through dealer distribution networks strongly preferred.
- Experience within agriculture, construction, equipment, transportation, fuel, rental, or industrial markets preferred.
- CRM experience required.
Career Path Opportunities
- This role is designed to provide broad exposure to customers, dealers, markets, products, and sales strategy. Successful candidates may advance into Territory Sales Management, National Accounts, Dealer Development, Product Specialist, Sales Operations, or other commercial leadership positions within the organization.
Travel
- Travel requirements are limited but will be required occasionally.
Physical Requirements:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without restrictions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- Full-time Position
- PTO
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flex Spending Plan
- Health Savings Account
- Supplemental Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- ESOP
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 401(k) w/match
Inventory Coordinator
LDJ Manufacturing is home to the Thunder Creek Equipment brand of premium diesel fuel and service trailers and trucks. We are an industry leader known for our uncompromising quality and reliability. LDJ is an employee-owned company, with strong Midwest roots and values, and a passion to develop, manufacture, and market innovative solutions that provide value to our customers in the agriculture, construction, fuel distribution, transportation, and commercial industries.
Reporting to the Materials Manager, the Inventory Coordinator is responsible for executing the delivery of parts to the production floor in a JIT manner. This position is also responsible for production inventory transactions and maintaining inventory accuracy through the cycle count process.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Exhibit LDJ's core values and culture in all aspects of the job.
- Transfer of inbound freight from Receiving Dock to Warehouse locations.
- Responsible for use of FIFO material handling. (First In-First Out)
- Print and complete Production Orders for Warehouse Operations.
- Reference Production Schedule and monitor daily Production progress to proactively kit parts required for Final Assembly.
- Delivery of parts to the production floor based on Production Order BOM.
- Removal of empty bins and dunnage.
- Performs inventory transactions in Acumatica.
- Performs cycle counts in designated areas, as assigned.
- Accountable for inventory accuracy of parts.
- Baling Cardboard dunnage.
- Performs additional related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Proficient in using a computer and data-based systems preferred.
- Must be able to obtain a fork truck license and operate all fork trucks within the plant.
- Must be capable of working independently.
- Must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in math skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Heavy exposure to the plant floor. Physical demands include heavy lifting (50lbs.), bending, and long periods of standing. Must be able to manipulate equipment used in performance of tasks.
- Proficient in oral and written communication skills.
- Positive attitude.
Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or GED.
- 2-5 years’ experience in an inventory control or process flow of a manufacturing environment preferred.
Travel:
- This position does not require any travel
Physical Requirements:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without restrictions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- Full-Time Position
- PTO
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flex Spending Plan
- Health Savings Account
- Supplemental Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- ESOP
- 401(k) w/match
Product Sales Representative
T-11 Territory: LA, TX
LDJ Manufacturing is home to the Thunder Creek Equipment brand of premium diesel fuel and service trailers and trucks. We are an industry leader known for our uncompromising quality and reliability. LDJ is an employee-owned company, with strong Midwest roots and values, and a passion to develop, manufacture, and market innovative solutions that provide value to our customers in the agriculture, construction, fuel distribution, transportation, and commercial industries.
Reporting to the Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager - Western Region, this position will be responsible for generating new sales in a targeted region with an emphasis on dealer retail support and new account development. As a member of our professional sales team, this role will be focused on the engagement of dealer sales staff and introducing our industry leading products to new customers in the Construction, Fuel Distribution, Transportation and Commercial Industries.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Exhibit LDJ’s core values and culture in all aspects of the job.
- Generate sales across all product lines with an emphasis on Industrial end-users.
- Build and cultivate successful relationships with high-value prospects in pre-defined, though not limited industry verticals:
- Site Development
- Equipment Distributors
- Road & Bridge
- Fleet Management
- Fuel Distribution
- Work closely with LDJ Territory Sales Managers and the Regional Sales Manager to properly route transactions and ensure professional dealer relations.
- Schedule product demonstrations (tow & show) weekly with both dealer sales staff and one-to-one with direct sale prospects.
- Conduct training with dealer sales staff related to: Product, selling techniques (ROI) and use of sales tools (SalesHub).
- Pursue direct sales via intensive cold calling, referrals, and local events & associations.
- Utilize EDA business intelligence to contact new prospects.
- Maintain and update Salesforce CRM.
- Demonstrate effective route planning and efficient use of time to maximize opportunities.
- Develop and execute tactical plans to increase sales.
- Support customers in need of warranty and product support.
- Travel beyond designated territory to assist with market development on a select basis.
- Keep management informed by submitting activity and results reports.
- Other duties as management delegates.
Qualifications:
- Construction/Industrial machinery background and familiarity with retail and wholesale distribution as well as direct sales.
- Highly proven interpersonal skills.
- Excellent problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient computer use including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Excel.
- CRM experience.
Education and Training:
- Three plus years of sales experience.
- Experience at either dealership level, Construction/Industrial machinery company, or fuel distribution organization
Travel
- Ability to travel up to 75% of the time with a valid driver’s license.
Physical Requirements:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without restrictions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- Full-time Position
- PTO
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flex Spending Plan
- Health Savings Account
- Supplemental Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- ESOP
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 401(k) w/match
- Company Vehicle
- Company iPhone
- Company Laptop
Production Painter
LDJ Manufacturing is home to the Thunder Creek Equipment brand of premium diesel fuel and service trailers. We are an industry leader known for our uncompromising quality and reliability. LDJ is an employee-owned company, with strong Midwest roots and values, and a passion to develop, manufacture, and market innovative solutions that provide value to our customers in the agricultural, construction, and oil industries throughout the United States.
Reporting to the Paint Supervisor, this position performs painting in a production environment that requires a top-quality candidate who is self-motivated with high energy and a team spirit attitude.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Exhibit LDJ’s core values and culture in all aspects of the job.
- Production painting on a variety of steel parts or products. (Electrostatic Painting with Urethane 2k wet paint)
- Wash and prep parts for painting.
- Maneuver/lift up to 25 lbs.
- Loading/Unloading/and Inspection of parts as needed.
- Work is usually repetitive.
- Cross train to other departments as needed.
- Other duties as needed.
Qualifications:
- Excellent work ethic with minimum supervision and highly organized.
- Good written and verbal communication skills that convey information effectively with a positive attitude.
- Ability to work well with others in fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Accountability for one’s own work.
- Reliable with excellent attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to work on your feet for a 10-hour shift.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 2 years paint experience in a production environment desired.
Physical Requirements:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is often required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without restrictions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
- Full-time Position
- PTO
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flex Spending Plan
- Health Savings Account
- Supplemental Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- ESOP
- 401(k) w/match
Quality Technician
LDJ Manufacturing is home to the Thunder Creek Equipment brand of premium diesel fuel and service trailers and trucks. We are an industry leader known for our uncompromising quality and reliability. LDJ is an employee-owned company, with strong Midwest roots and values, and a passion to develop, manufacture, and market innovative solutions that provide value to our customers in the agriculture, construction, fuel distribution, transportation, and commercial industries.
Reporting to the Quality Engineer, the Quality Technician will be responsible for ensuring that products meet quality standards. The Quality Technician’s duties will include conducting product inspections, communicating information regarding defects to the production team, and taking corrective action using the Quality Management System.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Exhibit LDJ’s core values and culture in all aspects of the job.
- Conduct regular audits of LDJ Manufacturing products and processes.
- Ensure that customers’ expectations of our products are met or exceeded.
- Provide direct feedback to production management regarding identified defects.
- Assist with immediate disposition of nonconforming products and root cause analysis.
- Record and maintain data regarding identified product defects and product disposition.
- Assist with development and improvement of product quality standards.
- Inspect goods or products against quality and safety standards and report issues to the Quality Engineer or appropriate Area Manager.
- Ensure test equipment is calibrated and working correctly.
- Conduct tests to determine the effectiveness of process controls.
- Identify areas for improvement in the Quality Management System.
- Operate all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
- Other duties as management delegates.
Qualifications:
- Ability to analyze and interpret blueprints and other technical information.
- High-level visual awareness and attention to detail, as well as a high level of integrity to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Strong analytical and mathematics skills.
- Strong communication skills such as the ability to provide constructive criticism, influence others’ decision-making, and explain or teach methodologies.
- General mechanical skills required in pneumatics, 12V wiring, and small engines.
- Ability to troubleshoot and make effective decisions in real-time.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Willingness to work in noisy environments.
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office 365.
- Experience with writing and auditing standard work instructions (SWI) preferred.
- Experience with press brake operation, welding requirements, and other manufacturing methods preferred.
Education and Training:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Associates degree in related field, preferred or at least two years of relevant experience, required.
Physical Requirements:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without restrictions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- Full-time Position
- PTO
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flex Spending Plan
- Health Savings Account
- Supplemental Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- ESOP
- 401(k) w/match
Sales Support Coordinator
LDJ Manufacturing is home to the Thunder Creek Equipment brand of premium diesel fuel and service trailers and trucks. We are an industry leader known for our uncompromising quality and reliability. LDJ is an employee-owned company, with strong Midwest roots and values, and a passion to develop, manufacture, and market innovative solutions that provide value to our customers in the agriculture, construction, fuel distribution, transportation, and commercial industries.
Reporting to the Sales Operations Manager, the Sales Support Coordinator will be responsible for providing full-scale support to the sales team. The Sales Support Coordinator will provide thorough and decisive administrative sales support including data collection and compilation. This role requires a passionate sales support professional with an eye for detail and an unrelenting drive for results. This role works independently and as part of a team within Sales and cross-functionally with Marketing to ensure sales objectives are achieved.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Exhibit LDJ’s core values and culture in all aspects of the job.
- Provide full-scale administrative sales support to Sales team.
- Ownership of the Sales order entry function, to include ensuring all customer applications and orders are accurate and approved for submission.
- Proactive CRM administration including pipeline management and support.
- Answer and direct incoming sales calls.
- Enter sales leads, research potential customers, and convert sales leads to opportunities for Inside Sales.
- Assist with data entry and management in ERP system.
- Assist with gathering and relaying documents necessary for spiffs and rebates.
- Pull data and reports from Power BI to assist TSMs.
- Serve as liaison between sales and other departments which includes passing along necessary documents, revising sales order, etc.
- Maintain internal records for Sales Team including Dealer Locator and Available for Sale list.
- Assist Territory Sales Managers with execution of direct customer and dealer transactions.
- Contact sales team members to resolve questions, inconsistencies, or missing data.
- Execute sales/marketing communication with all internal stakeholders to ensure optimal results are achieved and program elements concluded.
- Team event scheduling and travel arrangements as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with a “can do” mentality.
- Superior written and verbal communications skills including timely and detailed follow-up.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Ability to be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate closely with multiple departments, directors, staff.
- Ability to use resources effectively to generate solutions; take initiative when resolving problems.
- Ability to respond effectively to multiple priorities and execute quickly in a fast-paced environment.
- Sales drive and results focused.
- Familiarity with office machines (e.g. fax, printer/scanner, copiers, etc.) resolving problems.
Education & Experience:
- High school degree required, bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent preferred.
- 4+ years progressive administrative experience in a sales or marketing environment preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Power BI, & Excel.
- Knowledgeable with Adobe Photoshop.
- Working knowledge and/or experience using CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tools.
- Previous CRM experience preferred.
Travel:
- This position requires the ability to travel up to 10% of the time. A valid driver’s license is required.
Physical Requirements:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without restrictions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- Full-Time Position
- PTO
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flex Spending Plan
- Health Savings Account
- Supplemental Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- ESOP
- 401(k) w/match
Skilled Welder/Robot Operator
LDJ Manufacturing is home to the Thunder Creek Equipment brand of premium diesel fuel and service trailers and trucks. We are an industry leader known for our uncompromising quality and reliability. LDJ is an employee-owned company, with strong Midwest roots and values, and a passion to develop, manufacture, and market innovative solutions that provide value to our customers in the agriculture, construction, fuel distribution, transportation, and commercial industries.
Reporting to the Weld Manager, the Skilled Welder / Robot Operator is an advanced manufacturing position responsible for operating, setting up, troubleshooting, and maintaining robotic welding processes while producing high-quality components. The position requires strong MIG welding and robotic welding capability, knowledge of weld quality and fixtures, and the ability to independently identify issues, perform authorized weld repairs, and support safety, quality, and production standards.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Exhibit LDJ’s core values and culture in all aspects of the job.
- Operate, set up, and prepare robotic welding cells for product changes and production runs, including fixture adjustments and proper part loading/alignment.
- Monitor robotic weld cycles, make approved process adjustments, and assist with robot teaching or minor program adjustments when trained and authorized.
- Troubleshoot common robotic welding issues involving fixtures, part fit-up, wire feed, contact tips, shielding gas, consumables, and related equipment.
- Identify weld defects including porosity, undercut, lack of fusion, excessive spatter, incomplete welds, and poor weld placement.
- Perform authorized manual MIG weld repairs, including preparing/grinding defective welds and removing defective material in accordance with approved welding procedures.
- Verify repaired welds meet quality requirements for penetration, fusion, profile, placement, and appearance before releasing the part.
- Determine when a weld can be repaired within established authority and when support is required from Weld Leadership, Quality, Engineering, or Maintenance.
- Read and understand weld symbols, drawings, work instructions, and welding procedures; use measuring equipment to verify dimensions and part quality.
- Maintain production and quality documentation, welding consumables, and required equipment condition.
- Identify recurring weld defects or process problems, communicate concerns, and assist with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Maintain production flow, minimize avoidable downtime, and take ownership of equipment, process, and product quality.
- Maintain 5S standards and a clean, organized, and safe weld cell; follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and lockout/tagout requirements.
- Assist in training and developing lower-level Weld Robot Operators and support continuous improvement efforts involving welding, robotics, fixtures, quality, and production efficiency.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong MIG welding skills, including manual weld repair and rework.
- Proficiency in robotic welding operation and basic robotic welding troubleshooting.
- Demonstrated ability to identify weld defects, evaluate weld quality, and perform quality weld repairs.
- Working knowledge of weld fixtures, welding consumables, equipment, blueprints, weld symbols, and welding procedures.
- Ability to use basic measuring tools and perform dimensional inspections.
- Mechanical aptitude, strong troubleshooting skills, and effective root-cause problem solving.
- Understanding of basic robot programming and teaching concepts when trained and authorized.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and communicate effectively with Weld Leadership, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and other operators.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and team development.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Previous MIG welding experience in a production environment required.
- Previous robotic welding experience required.
- Demonstrated experience performing quality weld repairs required.
TRAVEL
- This position does not require any travel.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without restrictions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- Full-time Position
- PTO
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flex Spending Plan
- Health Savings Account
- Supplemental Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- ESOP
- 401(k) w/match
Skilled Welder
LDJ Manufacturing is home to the Thunder Creek Equipment brand of premium diesel fuel and service trailers and trucks. We are an industry leader known for our uncompromising quality and reliability. LDJ is an employee-owned company, with strong Midwest roots and values, and a passion to develop, manufacture, and market innovative solutions that provide value to our customers in the agriculture, construction, fuel distribution, transportation, and commercial industries.
Reporting to the Weld Manager, the Skilled Welder performs welding in a production environment that requires a top-quality candidate who is self-motivated with high energy and a team spirit attitude.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Exhibit LDJ’s core values and culture in all aspects of the job.
- Production welding on a variety of steel parts or products.
- Ability to perform a variety of welds in various positions.
- Willingness to learn and grow in welding ability.
- Other duties as management delegates.
Qualifications:
- Excellent work ethic with minimum supervision and highly organized.
- Good written and verbal communication skills that convey information effectively with a positive attitude.
- Ability to work well with others in fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work on feet for a 10-hour shift.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. without restriction.
- Ability to read blueprints with minimal assistance.
- Positive attitude that will be a good cultural fit is required.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum 2 years’ welding experience in a production environment.
Travel
- This position does not require any travel.
Physical Requirements:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without restrictions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- Full-time Position
- PTO
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flex Spending Plan
- Health Savings Account
- Supplemental Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- ESOP
- 401(k) w/match