America's Number One Producer of PVC Fittings

At GPK Products, Inc., we believe in hard work because we know that makes our products the best in the business. Are you looking for a new and fun career with great benefits and opportunities for growth?

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D- Shift Rover

Reports To:  Molding Supervisor

Job Summary:

Assist in a variety of capacities at the direction of the Molding Supervisor. 

General Duties:

1. Perform routine QC checks and complete necessary paperwork.
2. Forklift work moving product around.
3. Wrap, stack and inventory pallets and crates of product.
4. Troubleshoot to the best of ability and make molding machine adjustments in absence of the Molding Supervisor.
5. Assist in the training of new employees.
6. Assist in monitoring operations.
7. Will perform production related activities (i.e. install gaskets in fittings, man molding machines producing rigid/flexible fittings etc.) when needed.
8. Will assume the duties of the Molding Supervisor when absent.
9. Follow safe operating procedures, general safety rules and forklift safety rules.
10. Other duties as assigned by Management.

 

Essential Functions:

Standing for long periods of time

Lifting up to 10lbs, occasionally 50 lbs.

Operating machinery

Able understanding operating procedures a

 

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Position:  Puller (WNF)

Reports To:  Leadperson

Job Summary:

To heat PVC pipe segments and accurately stretch out the sides for future components to be solvent welded to. 

1.   Perform setup procedures for the pipe to be worked on.

1. Heater setup i.e. temperature setting, placement.
2. Selection of correct tooling i.e., mandrel, heating pad.
3. Puller shaft limit switch setting.
4. Set machine cooling time according to guidelines provided.

 

2. Place PVC pipe segment(s) onto heater.

3. When pipe is heated properly, place mandrel into pipe and attach to hydraulic shaft through hole.
4. Cool part down using wet towel.
5. Stretch (pull) the part out so the lip is at least ¼" around the punch hole.
6. After the part has been pulled, remove the mandrel from shaft and pipe segment.
7. Make the part(s) if needed to identify the component part to be solvent welded into the body.
8. Accurately record completed work on production sheet as well as rejects generated onto reject sheet.
9. Clean up work area at the end of the shift. (10 –min. max)
10. Follow Safe Operating Procedures and General Safety Rules.
11. Other duties as assigned by Management.

 

Essential Functions: Must be able to bend and stoop, stand for long periods of time, read a tape measure. Lift up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 80lbs. 

 

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Yard Assistant

Job Summary:

To help organize stock, assist with stock checks, help maintain a clean yard, and

gather pipe and components for production orders as needed.                  

General Duties:

1. Put fittings away in assigned areas, racks or cages.
2. Gather fittings for orders as needed during the day for shipping.
3. Clean up all debris in yard on a daily basis.
4. Aid in checking stock during breaks, and when missing personnel.
5. Help with garbage dumping at end of day. (i.e. clean loading bays weekly.)
6. Use pressure washer for pipe and fitting cleaning when needed.
7. Help weigh crates of regrind for sale to NPP when needed.
8. Forklift driving ability, or willing to be trained.
9. Help with snow removal in yard area and around all entrances.
10. Clean up rocks that have fallen off building weekly.
11. Fill propane tanks as needed at end of day.
12. Follow Safe Operating Procedures and General Safety Rules.
13. Other duties as assigned by Management.

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Machinist

• Operates and maintains lathe, milling machines, surface grinder, misc. hand tools, and similar.
• Reviews drawings, instructions, blueprints or samples to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Takes precise measurements for cutting or shaping.
• Selects appropriate machine and settings for a given task.
• Plans proper sequence of tasks to complete the assignment.
• Monitors production, adjusting feed and other settings as necessary.
• Identifies need for and performs machine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Maintains a safe and clean workstation.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Stamping and deburring
• Quality checks
• Routine machine maintenance
• Other shop related duties as assigned

Work Hours

• Day Shift: 7 am – 3:30 pm Monday - Friday

• Essential Functions:

  • Standing for long periods of time
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform repetitive tasks.
  • Operating machinery
  • Able to understand operating procedures and warning signs
  • Must be able to read a tape measure.
  • Problem solve.

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Position Title: Molding Set-up Technician

Reports To:      Lead Mold Technician

Job Summary: 

Ensure that all molds, mold components, and associated equipment are cleaned and are in safe, efficient operating condition. Perform “setup” and “change-over” duties.

Responsibilities:

 Mold Maintenance

1. Keep molds clean and store them away properly when not in use.
2. Maintain a cleaning schedule for each mold.
3. Lubricate pins, locking rings, cores and guides.
4. Maintain up-to-date mold logs and make special comments when warranted.
5. Mold Breakdowns
6. Repair minor problems with molds (i.e. broken pins, nicks, scratches, leaks etc.).
7. Remove flash and PVC from molds, cores and mold components
8. Mold Set-Up
9. Set-up molds and all components for the weeks mold changes.
10. Clean and put away molds and mold components.
11. Organize the Maintenance area.
12. Note any special problems during molds set-up.
13. Keep tools organized and picked up and put away when done.
14. Mold and mold component checks to be made regularly.
15. Ejectors and ejector guide lubricated.
16. Chips, scratches and component wear on molds and molding surface.
17. Keep a list of parts & equipment to be ordered.
18. Micro switches, wire, filters, thermal couples, etc.
19. Computer cards.
20. Follow all safety rules i.e. Lockout/Tag-out, Gantry, Forklift.
21. Other duties as assigned by Management.

 

Essential functions:

 Standing for long periods of time.

1. Lifting up to 50lbs, occasionally more.
2. Bending and stooping.
3. Operating machinery.
4. Able to understand operating procedures and warning signs.
5. Must be able to read a tape measure.
6. Must be able to us hand tools.
7. Must be able to use electric and air tools.

 

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Position Title:  Welder (WDF)

Reports To: Leadperson

Job Summary: To assemble two or more PVC pipe components using primer and solvent cement. The solvent welder applies the primer and solvent cement to the parts with a paintbrush. 

General Duties:

1. Apply primer and solvent cement on PVC pipe, and assemble them according to established quality control guidelines.
2. Use vice grips with brackets to clamp cemented parts together if needed.
3. Accurately record completed work on welding production sheet.
4. Assist the wiper when needed.
5. Help the partsmover when directed by leadperson.
6. Clean up work area at the end of the shift. (15-min. max)
7. Follow Safe Operating Procedures and General Safety Rules.
8. Other duties as assigned by Management.

 

Essential Functions:

Standing for long periods of time.

Lifting up to 10 lbs, occasionally 50 lbs.

Bending and stooping.