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Flex schedule is available and overtime is required as well as occasional Saturday 4-hr AM shifts.Responsibilities\r\nEfficient flow of stock to manufacturing by utilizing established policies and procedures for receiving, storing, identifying and cutting of materials\r\nInspect the condition of raw stock and confirm materials received matches description on the receiving documentation.\r\nPrioritize work and sequence of setups to achieve maximum efficiency\r\nAssist with pre-measure for periodic and annual physical inventory of raw stock\r\nAssist in other areas of manufacturing as required such as operating saw and other utility duties\r\nIdentify and apply rust preventatives when applicable and in conjunction with Project Managers\r\nTransport finished or semi-finished products safety and with care to prevent damage\r\nChecking in UPS and take to Building 3\r\nTrash removal from all buildings\r\nWork in a safe manner always following established policies and proceduresExperience/Requirements\r\nHigh School Diploma or GED\r\nPossess and maintain a valid PA drivers license with safe driving history\r\nExperience with forklift and pallet jack\r\nUnderstanding of shop mathematics together with engineering drawings, specifications, and various types of precision measuring instruments\r\nComputer skills\r\nAbility to follow written or verbal instructions, to communicate effectively with transportation vendors and legibly complete required paperwork\r\nCustomer Service Skills for internal customers\r\nCarpentry skills, operating saw, hand tools, etc. a plus\r\nWillingness to work Overtime and Saturdays as required\r\nPhysical Requirements\r\nAbility to lift, push, pull 100lbs\r\nPerforming General Physical ActivitiesPerforming physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.\r\nHandling and Moving ObjectsUsing hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.\r\nIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsIdentifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.\r\nAbout Astro Machine WorksAstro Machine Works is a 100% employee- owned company that values employees for their dedication, teamwork, and attention to detail. 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