Armor Operator

Marmon Industrial Energy and Infrastructure

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Marmon Industrial Energy & Infrastructure (MIEI) – Mount Pleasant Is one of six specialty wire, cable, and tubing solution manufacturing companies located throughout North America. We have over 100 years of innovative engineered solutions for critical, industrial, and commercial applications.
We are the experts in our industry.

General Position Summary: The Armor Operator is responsible for setting up and running all armor products, including wire, strap, and continuous welded armors. The Armor Operator is also responsible for producing a quality product in a safe and efficient manner while promoting a team atmosphere. This position is responsible for problem solving and proactively seeking ways to improve the Armoring process. In addition, the Armor Operator is responsible for maintaining all equipment in the Armor Work Center.

Essential Duties:

• Continually strive to achieve continuous improvement in all activities, processes, and with all projects at Dekoron.
• Understands control panels and/or control knobs
• Can read and understand work order packets to determine customer/work order requirements
• Displays the ability to make Wire Armor and Strap Armor in-process repairs
• Demonstrate the ability to use mig & torch welders, mechanical pressure welder, and electronic welder.
• Ability to set up and operate a spark tester
• Ability to make Wire Armor  and Strap Armor in process repairs
• Understand the proper way of using hoist when lifting/loading Strap Armor
• Demonstrate the ability to use mig & torch welder – Strap Armor
• Demonstrate the ability to use Mechanical pressure welder – Alum. Strap Armor
• Demonstrate the ability to use Electronic Welder – Strap Armor/Wire Armor
• Understand the proper procedures for returning unused materials
• Understanding and knowledge of when to report unusual condition, defective material or equipment to a supervisor in a timely manner.
• Has ability to pass a weld/repair certification
• Ability to follow correct procedures for the set-up and running of all types of armor including Gardex, Strap, and Wire.
• Work as a team with other Armor Operators and other Dekoron employees
• Promote safety in all processes and activities
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Preferred:

• High School diploma or education or GED, required
• Technical training, preferred
• Licenses or certifications are not required for this position
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting with responsibilities in the area of extrusion is preferred, but not required.

Knowledge and Skills Preferred:

• Monitoring – watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
• Equipment selection – determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
• Control Precision – adjust controls of the machine to exact positions
• Communication – understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Getting information – observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources
• Cognitive thinking – problem solving, prioritizing activities, allocate resources, maintain an adequate supply of materials, make sound decisions, and recommend solutions in troubleshooting and repairing in a timely and effective manner.
• Ability to make quick decisive decisions concerning product and machine adjustments needed to ensure product quality
• Understands the importance of being exact or accurate
• Evaluating Information to determine compliance with standards - using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
• Ability to communicate with supervisors, peers or subordinates by telephone, in written form, email, or in person.

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• Near Vision - ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of observer)
• Far Vision – ability to see details at a distance
• Manual Dexterity – ability to quickly mover hands, hand together with arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Multi-limb coordination – ability to coordinate two or more limbs while sitting, standing, or lying down
• Spend time using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Spend time standing, as well as sitting, bending, squatting, and reaching
• Use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things
• Wear common protective and safety equipment
• Spend time making repetitive motions
• Lifting of at least 60 pounds
• Indoors, environmentally controlled

Marmon Industrial Energy and Infrastructure (Location) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to, and prohibits discrimination based on, race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.