Production (Olathe, Kansas, United States)

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world.  Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development.  We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world. 

 

As part of HVAC Cooling, SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants.   With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units, companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.

 

Walk in applications accepted Monday through Friday.  

1200 W. Marley Rd. Olathe KS 66061

 

Shifts:

1st Shift:   6:45am - 3:15pm with daily and weekend OT as needed.

2nd Shift:  2:45pm - 11:15pm with daily and weekend OT as needed.

3rd Shift:  10:45pm - 7:15am with daily and weekend OT as needed.

 

Pay Rate: $25.27

Plus Shift Differential for 2nd & 3rd Shifts:  $2.00 per hour

 

Benefits:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Accident & Sickness Benefits start on first day of employment
• 401k with Company Matching
• Paid Vacation/Paid Floating Holidays/Paid Holidays

 

Job Description:

The position will be responsible for working in the process of cooling tower manufacturing as well as performing visual inspection of the product as it is produced on the line.  This position may assume additional duties as assigned.  The successful incumbent will be detail oriented, able to follow instructions well, and work well in a team atmosphere. 

 

Education / Experience / Certifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required
• Forklift & walk-behind licenses preferred, but not required

 

Activities / Tasks:

Depending upon the operation the incumbent is performing, he/she may be required to:

1. Perform a visual inspection at beginning of every shift
2. Check sheets for any forming problems such as webbing, unformed areas and sockets not drilled
3. Ensure holes are drilled out at near side and are centered when required.
4. Notify operator immediately if problem is persistent
5. Assure quality of parts produced on various processes.
6. Accurately control part count on various processes.
7. Maintain awareness of the machines and potential problems on various processes.
8. For assigned zone, pick up all trash, sweep area, and perform any other cleaning as needed
9. Effectively communicate all relevant issues to the next shift so that they can accommodate any changes that have already been made and/or problems with the machine
10. Safely work without direction on the sheet grinder
11. Knowledge of PVC material components and their use in the thermoforming and/or extrusion processes
12. Knowledge of relevant machinery and operational safety guidelines
13. Familiarity with various SPX - PVC parts and their configuration
14. For assigned zone, pick up all trash, sweep area, and perform any other cleaning as needed

 

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to adapt to change and flex his/her work at appropriate times so as to support the manufacturing process
• Ability to use other hand tools (both manual and pneumatic) correctly and safely
• Ability to apply shop mathematics to solve problems
• Ability to plan work and select proper tools
• Ability to read a tape measure in metric and imperial standards
• Ability to compare and accurately determine difference in size, shape, and form of objects
• Ability to work within precise limits and/or standards of accuracy
• Ability to interpret build orders and engineering drawings correctly
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to follow and understand directions

 

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described below 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.

• Lifting up to 50 pounds; 50+ pounds with assistance
• Sitting, standing, walking, bending, grasping, pushing, pulling, crawling, climbing, twisting, reaching, working at heights, and using a ladder as required
• Ability of use both hands overhead
• Perform repetitive motions
• Plant environment with potential exposure to all types of weather, including excessive heat, excessive cold, and excessive noise

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are.  Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other.  Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.  

 

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day.  We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential. 

 

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

SPX Technologies, Inc. is a supplier of engineered products and technologies, holding positions in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), and detection and measurement markets. The Company manufactures cooling towers, fluid coolers, evaporative condensers, and air cooled heat exchangers.