Are you looking for employment? Schroeder Industries, located in Leetsdale, PA, is the place for you! We are looking for temporary to full-time hires! Schroeder Industries offers competitive wages upon hire, health and welfare benefits, along with a matching 401K program, and paid time off. If interested, please apply!
Posted: July 30, 2021
JOB POSTING – Quality Engineer
Reports to: Quality Manager
Position Summary
It is the responsibility of the Quality Engineer to understand and implement the principles of our Company’s product and service quality assurance program, quality evaluation and control.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develops, applies, and maintains quality requirements and standards for development and manufacturing products while observing ASQ Code of Ethics for Professional Conduct.
- Assists department supervisors and managers as a resource for problem identification, resolution, loss reporting and continuous improvement.
- Supports concurrent engineering efforts by participating in design development projects representing Quality Assurance and the customer.
- Assists Quality Manager with contract manufacturing (e.g. government contracts.)
- Designs, documents and implements methods for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection.
- Manages Non-conforming material internally and from suppliers by tracking and reporting rejected material to Purchasing and Production Teams. Coordinates with Purchasing and Production Teams on appropriate disposition for rejected material.
- Participates as either a lead or team auditor in internal and external quality audits. As a lead auditor, coordinates internal audit schedule, issues audit plan, checklists before audit date and sends audit reports after audits to the Quality Manager, Dept. Manager and President of the Company.
- Assists Quality Manager in maintaining ISO certification for the Company.
- Work on various continuous improvement projects, bother inter-department and within other departments, relating to quality assurance and incoming inspection in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 standard.
- Maintains QA/QC data within SAP ERP system.
- Operates CMM equipment to perform measurement, inspection, and testing of production materials and sample components.
- Completes customer requested PPAP’s following advanced product quality planning (APQP) framework.
- Coordinates on-site calibration of company’s measuring equipment with 3rd party calibration laboratory and keep internal records in database up to date.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- A minimum of a Bachelors’ degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering or equivalent is required.
- Minimum of one to three years’ QA / QC experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Current CQE (Certified Quality Engineer), CQA (Certified Quality Auditor) or similar professional certification within two (2) years of hire is required.
- Knowledge of ISO standards, quality system techniques/methodologies, common statistical tools, leadership principles and quality engineering practices are essential.
- Experience in fluid power industry and/or manufacturing environment is preferred.
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Posted: July 23, 2021
JOB POSTING – Purchasing Agent
Reports to: Purchasing Manager
Position Summary
It is the responsibility of the Purchasing Agent to plan, direct and control the purchasing and inventory planning of select products/components using the principles of lean manufacturing.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for Material Planning of components for select commodity groups and other duties related to such materials.
- Performs clerical functions of re-ordering materials for the Company’s manufacturing inventories (Leetsdale and Cumberland), maintenance repair and operating supplies.
- Process capital expenditure requests.
- Maintains equipment lease files and open contracts such as waste management, uniforms, etc. Notifies the appropriate personnel when leases or contracts need to be renewed or changed.
- Works with the freight companies. Track lost shipments. Submits and follows up on all freight claims. Generates parcel (Ocean and Air) insurance plan monthly report.
- Works directly with our customs broker on freight issues.
- Tracks ocean and air freight cost
- Performs data entry and updating of purchasing documentation (file maintenance) as required.
- Assists in backing-up other Buyer/Planners and production personnel for subcontract and external processing orders.
- Manages the new supplier (LD and CU) and material number (LD) set-up process.
- Log and scan all ERs.
- Acts as Primary contact with the cleaning contractors, and addresses problems, entertains new potential companies and contacts/directs cleaning company for any extra projects that may be required.
- Manages miscellaneous quotes, Vendor Performance Ratings, Update/keep Vendor Files (new vendors, ISO Certificates, Supplier Evaluation Report, etc)
- Place expense and service purchase orders.
- Sends out the commodity price index and the current exchange rates on a monthly basis
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing or Business is preferred.
- Minimum of one (1) year work related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
- Experience with International Purchasing is preferred.
- Experience in fluid power industry and/or manufacturing environment is preferred.
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Posted: July 23, 2021
JOB POSTING – Buyer/Planner
Reports to: Purchasing Manager
Position Summary
It is the responsibility of the Buyer/Planner to plan, direct and control the purchasing and inventory planning of select products/components using the principles of lean manufacturing.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for Material Planning of components for select commodity groups.
- Analyzes, evaluates, initiates, and monitors inventory stocking and ordering plans to support the inventory and production goals. Adjusts material plans to reflect changes in the forecast and/or business levels.
- Supports cost reduction initiatives by sending and following-up on RFQs and summarize vendor responses.
- Assists in monitoring the obsolete inventory.
- Within established guidelines, takes necessary material planning activities required to satisfactorily complete new product introductions (NPI), Product Change Notices (PCN) and Product Design Reviews (PDR).
- Manages Kan Ban, Stocking Programs and other related JIT programs of components that are required by the Company.
- Assists in backing-up other Buyer/Planners and works with other Purchasing Personnel in a cooperative manner.
- Assists in the Company’s annual physical inventory.
- Visits vendors in coordination with the Purchasing Manager. Investigates vendor’s standard of quality and their ability to deliver on time.
- Analyzes quotations before recommending or choosing sources of supply.
- Follows-up with vendor performances, lead times, price trends and other activities.
- Handles quality issues including initiating debit memos, NCMR reports, CPARS reports, all return transmittals and RGA returns.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing or Business is preferred.
- Minimum of one (1) year work related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
- Experience with International Purchasing is preferred.
- Experience in fluid power industry and/or manufacturing environment is preferred.
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Posted: July 1, 2021
JOB POSTING – Lab Tech (Part-time 24 – 30 hours per week)
Reports to: FCC Manager
Position Summary
It is the responsibility of the Lab Technician I to provide support in connection with testing procedures including running tests, installation, maintenance/repair, and modification of equipment used in engineering studies.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs various laboratory assignments involving electrical applications, electronics, instrumentation, hydraulic circuitry, and calibrations; conducts and runs various tests as required.
- Operates testing equipment, records data, interprets data and writes routine test reports. Provides insightful information and/or consults with an engineer as necessary.
- Assembles lab fixtures and prototypes, working from drawings and/or sketches, or at the instruction of an engineer.
- Inspects and reports upon products returned to SI by customers for evaluation, when required.
- Participates in the required scheduled maintenance and calibration of test equipment; participates in the repair and modification of test stands and lab equipment as directed.
- Understands engineering systems to be used in the daily lab operations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Works overtime as needed.
Qualifications
- Associates Degree in a science, engineering, or technical field and at least one (1) year of lab work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Solid Works or equivalent computer aided drafting system is required.
- Experience in fluid power industry and/or manufacturing environment is preferred.
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Posted: July 1, 2021
JOB POSTING – Test Engineer
Reports to: FCC Manager
Position Summary
The Test Engineer I position is a hands-on position that performs high level testing and provides engineering input for current and new products and customer/application specific projects.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs various laboratory assignments primarily involving hydraulic test stands but also including electrical applications, electronics, instrumentation, and calibrations.
- Develops testing procedures to replicate real world applications within the Fluid Care Center.
- Maintains a strong understanding of product testing and product performance specifications, this individual provides value-added input such as observations and feedback during new and existing product testing, working closely with Engineering.
- May assist in the development of new products for commercial launch, from concept through design, testing, and introduction. Supports new products after commercial introduction. Evaluates, improves, and certifies for production any new products. Such efforts would include, but are not limited to, the creation and/or design review of the following documents; SOP (Standard Operating Procedures), assembly drawings, element construction drawings, detail machining drawings, BOM’s (Bill of Material), assembly drawings, technical manuals, etc.
- Provides engineering support for the design of new products or the modification of established products in response to company or customer requirements within the guidelines of the Company policy, cost effectiveness, manufacturability, product safety and liability, accepted engineering practices, applicable standards or regulations, and within the time constraints established by the FCC Supervisor.
- Assists in the design of new tooling, fixtures, test equipment and prototype components as necessary.
- Conducts and runs various tests associated with fluid analysis, including particle counting, viscosity measurement, Karl Fischer Titration, patch testing & microscopic analysis.
- Understands, and is able to conduct multi-pass testing per ISO 16889.
- Performs or assists in client tours/training/troubleshooting within the lab or at a client’s facility.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required; BSME, BSIE, BSc or BSEE is required.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Solid Works or equivalent computer aided drafting system is required.
- Experience in fluid power industry and/or manufacturing environment is preferred.
To apply for this position, click here.
Posted: May 25, 2021
JOB POSTING – Product Manager – Process (West)
Reports to: Group Product Manager – Process
Position Summary
It is the responsibility of the Product Manager – Process to position the Company as a leader in the sector through innovative sales programs.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Increases sales and maintains target gross profit margins.
- Increases the Company’s visibility and enhances its image.
- Establishes and maintains competitive databases including, but not limited to, company profiles, products, pricing market share and discount structures.
- Develops a complete understanding of the Process marketplace, its competitors, and the associated products and pricing.
- Promotes, grows, and trains the distributors and direct customer base on the products by creating the tools to accomplish this task.
- Develops new product ideas and presents the justification to the Company Management.
- Recommends, establishes, and manages the appropriate distribution channels that gives the Company access to the Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) market, Original Equipment Manufacturing Market (OEM), and government/municipal market.
- Supports our existing relationships with our traditional distributors/manufacturer’s representatives and the Regional Sales Managers and Direct Market Sales Managers.
- Identifies new channels for various products and product lines.
- Works in concert with Company personnel with related negotiation and supply of contracts.
- Supports, recommends, guides, directs and/or implements strategies to meet the sales objectives set by the President.
- Manage the customers’ expectations when quoting specialty items & systems. Make contacts with customers and suppliers, such as International contacts (Hydac Germany, for example) before issuing quotes.
- Traveling (including driving) is required. Overnight travel of 40-50% travel can be expected.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- A minimum of a Bachelors’ degree in Sales, Finance, Manufacturing, Business or Engineering is required. Mechanical Engineering, Water Engineering or Environmental Engineering degreed candidate is preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in filtration required, preferably with industrial process water.
- Experience in the water, wastewater or gas industries is preferred.
To apply for this position, please email SIHR@schroederindustries.com.
Posted: April 23, 2021
JOB POSTING – Production Workers – 2nd and 3rd Shifts (Cumberland Facility)
Temporary to Full-Time Hires!
Position Summary
It is the responsibility of the Production Worker (Assembler) to perform various functions and operations for the fabrication of high quality filter elements and components.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for operations at all production assembly work stations including, but not limited to media rolling and seaming, end capping and adhesive dispensing, product marking using barracuda, gasketing/o-ring assembly, packing, and inspecting and testing assemblies.
- Comply with operation details as specified in all assembly Standard Operating Procedures covering E-Media and Z-Media requirements.
- Works in a timely manner to meet production schedules.
- Enters Quantity Completion figures for each job on the designated forms or into the ERP System as directed.
- Cross trains on different job tasks within the department.
- Regular and timely attendance.
- Conforms to and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
- Conforms to all safety rules and uses all appropriate safety equipment.
- Interacts with other departments within and outside the department.
- Responsible for continuous quality improvement and customer satisfaction as per Company Policies.
- Works overtime as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
- Ability to read & comprehend instructions, correspondence & memos and to write effective correspondence.
- Ability to solve practical problems & deal w/ variety of concrete variables in situation where only limited standardization exist.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply & divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions & decimals.
- Required to stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel & reach w/ hands & arms, talk or hear.
- Must regularly lift &/or move up to 50 pounds & occasionally lift &/or move up to 75 pounds.
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Posted: April 23, 2021
JOB POSTING – Material Handler (Leetsdale Facility)
Temporary to Full-Time Hires!
Position Summary
It is the responsibility of the Material Handler to stock, maintain accurate counts, pull and deliver parts and finished goods to support production and shipment schedules, as well as prepare products for shipment in accordance with shipping instructions and customer requests. This position primarily requires interaction with many different departments in manufacturing.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Stocks supplies, maintains accurate counts, pulls and delivers parts and finished goods to support production and shipment schedules.
- Operates overhead crane as needed.
- Understands and uses work orders, sales orders and storeroom procedures.
- Participates in preparation and performance of physical inventories of all parts.
- Performs data entry functions using ERP system including but not limited to picking parts, labor, posting and material received.
- Unloads and receives all deliveries, verifies condition and places in appropriate area, as well as completes related paperwork, records and miscellaneous deliveries.
- Prepares and packs products for shipment using appropriate materials.
- Prepares necessary documents and paperwork for shipments.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
- Overtime is required as needed.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
- Experience in manufacturing environment is preferred.
- ERP experience is preferred, SAP experience is a plus.
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Posted: April 23, 2021
JOB POSTING – Technical Sales Rep I (Leetsdale Facility)
Reports to: Customer Service Manager
Position Summary
The Technical Sales Representative I position is a technical sales role that performs product technical and sales support duties for the sales department.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Provides technical and administrative support to internal and external customers of all Schroeder products that will include but are not limited to:
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- Develops technical and/or commercial information for customer quotations and presentations
- Responds to customer technical inquiries regarding product specifications, applications, and performance.
- Resolves product and/or workflow issues in assigned departments and across department lines.
- Interacts with distributors, customers, and internal personnel to identify and help solve problems.
- Processes corrective actions as issues arise.
- Develops an understanding and knowledge base of all product lines, policies and procedures.
- Works with product management to resolve product performance, applications, and how to process warranty issues to the mutual satisfaction of the customer and Schroeder Industries.
- Completes technical product training and presentations as required for in-house and in the field.
- The Technical Sales Representative must be able to travel, including driving and on occasion domestic travel within North America. This travel is to develop an understanding of the requirements needed to support field staff, distributors and customers and is required.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
Qualifications
• Associates Degree in a science, engineering, or other technical field.
• At least three (3) years of applicable work experience and/or training or;
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Schroeder Industries LLC in an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Schroeder Industries recognizes that its employees are the heart and soul of our company.
