Manthei - Manufacturing Engineer in USA - Petoskey, United States - 3 Amigos Recruiting LLC

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Job Description

• In the early 1940s brothers Ted and Ernie Manthei were strawberry farmers who wanted to save money by making their own fruit baskets.
• In their pursuit of this cost-cutting idea they purchased a "basket making machine" which mistakenly turned out to be a veneer lathe. So they began manufacturing and selling veneer instead of growing strawberries.
• By combining vision, diligence, and attention to craftsmanship Manthei Wood Products has risen from humble beginnings to a national leader in precision hardwood face veneers.
• Today, with over 100 employees, Manthei Wood Products is owned and operated by the third generation of the Manthei family, which provides experience along with creative thinking in forging new paths while continually improving on existing ones.
• We are proud to be one of the few remaining family-owned veneer mills in North America, and as a family, we understand the value of commitment and integrity. We believe that superior service is invaluable, therefore we work hard to provide the flexibility and product diversity that best serves our customers.
• That's why for over 75 years we have offered our customers the highest quality veneer products available and remain committed to working with the changing needs of plywood, flooring, and furniture manufacturers around the world.

The Manufacturing Engineer is a leadership position with supervisory responsibilities of a team of approximately six to twelve members, or more, depending on company needs, as it grows. The Manufacturing Engineer must be able to oversee multiple activities simultaneously and take ownership of the output of the members working on his/her team. The primary role of this position is to produce the highest quality veneer or plywood by working with a team and performing a variety of roles, including machine operation, manual inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting of machinery, grading of material, sorting of material, and developing efficient systems and processes that result in high-quality veneer and plywood.

• JOB TYPE: Full-time/Exempt/Permanent
• WAGE PER HOUR The starting salary offered for this position is $65,000 per year. $1,250.00 paid weekly.
• HOURS PER WEEK: As this is an exempt position, it should be expected that a standard workweek will consist of approximately 45 hours/week.
• OVER TIME: No, this is an exempt position.
• ROTARY AREA: it is a 2nd shift position, which is 4 days a week, Monday – Thursday. 1:30 pm - 1:00 am
• PLYWOOD AREA: it is either a 2nd or 3rd shift position (one person), which is 5 days a week, Monday – Friday.
• SHIFT: 2nd shift: hours of 1:30 pm – 10:30 pm, Monday – Friday; OR 3rd shift: hours of 9:30 pm – 6:30 am, Sunday – Thursday.
• WILL THEY WORK WEEKENDS: may be required to work Fridays or Saturdays as needed
• PAYMENT DAYS: Weekly on Thursdays
• PAYMENT TYPE: Direct Deposit
• BREAK TIMES: Rotary area: 30-minute lunch and minute breaks for Rotary since workday is approximately 11 hours; and Plywood area: 20-minute lunch and minute break since workday is approximately 9 hours
• JOB START DATE: ASAP

• GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Attributes Strong attention to detail while using feedback to improve processes and procedures Accurate, thorough, and always striving to improve Demonstrates a positive and professional attitude Enjoys operating equipment and machinery Never cuts corners regarding safety; uses and maintains equipment properly and immediately rectifies any unsafe conditions Communicates clearly and proficiently
• EXPERIENCE REQUIRED?: Yes, Experience working in a production/manufacturing environment. Hands on engineers with mechanical and electronic experience.
• REQUIRED TO SUPERVISE OTHER WORKERS: Yes, from 5 to 12 workers. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Yes, selected applicant must provide a Carta de No Antecedentes Penales from the Mexican government.
• DRUG TEST: Yes, before arriving to the place of employment; CANNABIS CONSUMPTION: This position does NOT allow for the individual to consume cannabis. He or she is in a safety sensitive position around a lathe, debarker, knife grinder, excavator, and vats filled with high temperature water.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use vision. This employee frequently is required to walk and occasionally sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision. ❑ Little or no physical effort Moderate physical effort; repetitive work of a mechanical nature ❑ Considerable physical effort ❑ Extreme physical exertion
• ENGLISH PROFICIENCY: Highly proficient in speaking English and in reading it. Will be required to communicate with staff in English who do not speak Spanish.
• MUST ATTEND JOB TRAINING: Yes, 1-3 months of on-the-job training on 1st shift before moving to 2nd or 3rd shift (dependent on either Rotary or Plywood departments). Some training will be in Spanish with majority in English. Employer may be able to provide safety trainings in Spanish which would be online.
• MUST ATTEND SAFETY: Yes
• DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIRED: Yes, employee must provide clean driving record or equivalent documentation from México, and if needed, from the USA. This is important to be able to drive a company vehicle. Our auto insurance company requires documentation from Mexico of their driving record. We then must translate it into English to give to our auto insurance company. Some examples (all of a few of these documents should be provided. Please discuss with your recruiter): 1) Certificado de no infracciones. 2) Constancia de no adeudo. 3) Historial de licencias emitidas.
• TYPE OF UNIVERSITY DEGREE DESIRED: Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering or related field, such as Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
• MUST BE ABLE TO LIFT: up to 50 lbs.
• OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Push/pull regularly up to 50 lbs, at or below waist; push/pull occasionally up to 50 lbs, above head; push loaded cart regularly up to 1,000 lbs, at or below waist; lifting regularly up to 50 lbs, at or below waist; bend/twist regularly up to 50 lbs, above, at or below waist; carry occasionally up to 50 lbs, at or below waist; stand regularly; sit rarely; ladder use occasionally; use stairs regularly; climbing regularly in and out of equipment; shovel occasionally; mop/sweep occasionally; repetitive tasks regularly keyboarding and mechanical controls on equipment

• WORKER COMPENSATION INSURANCE: Yes
• 401K: Yes, eligible to participate in the company's 401k plan the first month following 60 days of employment. An annual discretionary match provided by the Company of up to 3% of 6% total employee gross contributions. You will be automatically enrolled at 6% with a company match of 3% but can change upon eligibility.
• LIFE INSURANCE: The Company pays the premium for a life insurance policy, valued at ten thousand dollars ($10,000) the first of the month following full time employment.
• HEALTHCARE INSURANCE: The TN Visa employee is eligible to participate in the company's health insurance coverage first of the month following the date of hire. We offer two plans with Priority Health coverage: 1) HSA or 2) a Direct Primary Care provider. Both plans cost the employee $15.84 a week. There are deductibles and out of pocket maximums for each plan that the employee is responsible for. Please see attached Benefit Guide for specifics. The company pays 80% of the health insurance premium cost while the employee pays 20%, which is currently $15.84 a week. It goes up for when family is added. We do not offer free health care. Health insurance for a TN spouse, children, or family is not available currently. But, the company is working on getting them added, as a possibility, once the TD status is granted and residing in the country with the requirements. Please discuss with your recruiter if you are bringing a spouse or kids under 21 who are not married and/or with children. The cost per employee and family may change each year when there is open enrollment. Our benefit year is November 1st – October 31st. Once someone obtains health insurance, it cannot be changed until the following year during open enrollment. The only exception is if there is a life changing event like when a spouse or family no longer has insurance and needs to be added.
• ADDITIONAL INSURANCES. Additional insurances like dental, vision, voluntary life, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary accident, and voluntary critical illness are offered with employee contribution. See attached weekly Employee Contribution worksheet for current rates. Rates and offerings are subject to change at Open Enrollment in October 2024. These are optional insurances that the employee may purchase if wanted. This additional insurances for a spouse, children, or family are not available to TN Visa employees currently. But the employer is working on coming up with a health insurance solution for medical, dental, and vision to have dependents added when they get a TD Visa and resides in the USA with the proper requirements. The life, short-term disability, accident, and critical illness are voluntary insurance offerings available to the employee only and are paid for by the employee if they want it. PAID HOLIDAYS: Immediately eligible for paid holidays. Paid holidays are New Years Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, 1/2 a day on Christmas Eve, and your birthday. PAID TIME OFF: A two-week annualized accrual assignment of Paid Time Off (PTO) per our normal company accrual and usage policy.
• JOB PROMOTION POSSIBILITY: Annual performance review with wage review
• ADDITIONAL BONUSES: Eligible to receive Company's quarterly discretionary profitability bonuses based on Company's performance. Employees who have been with the Company at least 6 months within the quarter are eligible for that quarter's bonus.
• TECHNOLOGY: Company will provide an-email account and needed technology equipment. Company will provide a company cell phone for company use or a $30/month phone reimbursement as following the Company's accountable reimbursement plan (phone bills submitted quarterly).

Transportation:

• PAID FLIGHT TO BUSINESS LOCATION: Once the TN Visa is approved and the offer of employment is accepted, we will pay upfront the cost of the airplane ticket to Michigan. If driving, the employer may pay for hotel accommodation. These expenses will be then deducted from your pay spread over the first 8 pay checks.
• AIRPORT OF ARRIVAL: Cherry Capitol Airport in Traverse City, Michigan \
• WORKPLACE TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM WORKSITE: Shared use of a company vehicle for up to 3 months may be available with a valid driver's license as well as a clean driving record. The employee will pay for gas. The employee is responsible for making long term transportation arrangements after this period. *** Employee must provide clean driving record or equivalent documentation from México, and if needed from the USA.

Housing:

• HOUSING OPTION: Three months of housing provided. Housing 1) is a room with shared common areas with one other guest worker. Housing 2) individual room at an extended stay hotel located in Charlevoix. *** Assignment of temporary housing will be upon availability. *** It is the responsibility of the employee to secure permanent housing. Some administrative help may be available in securing long-term housing options.
• RENT PER PERSON: Free to the employee for the first 3 months. Employer pays the rent due. The individual should look for permanent housing and if time is needed beyond 3 months, then the employee will pay rent of A) House $140 per week for the room at the house, after the 3 months. B) Hotel: rent at the hotel is $185 a week after 3 months.
• UTILITIES INCLUDED: Water, Gas, Garbage, Electricity, Wi-Fi, and Cable TV.
• FURNISHING: Bed, dresser, and fully equipped kitchen. Laundry facilities on site.
• Wi-Fi: Yes
• LAUNDRY: Yes
• COIN OPERATED: No
• NEARBY AMENITIES: Hotel: Grocery, Bank, and Parks all within walking distance at hotel location. House: Another location grocery, Walmart, banks, and parks all within 3 miles of house location.
• DISTANCE HOUSING TO WORKPLACE: A) Hotel: location is 14 miles from workplace; and B) House: location is 1.5 miles from workplace.