Career Opportunities

Production Position Openings
Venture Products, Inc. (VENTRAC) is accepting applications for full-time positions on 1st shift in the ASSEMBLY and PAINT departments as well as 2nd shift in the FABRICATION and WELDING departments.

Ideal candidates must have demonstrated the ability to work in a fast pace, highly flexible, team environment. Excellent attendance record is a must.

Welding applicants must have 2+ yrs welding experience in MIG/pulse. Operators will be trained to program, set up and run robots.

We offer competitive compensation / benefits package, Including: Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K, Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off, Advancement Opportunities, and Tuition Reimbursement. Interested persons must apply on-line by clicking here: Apply Online

DATE: January 29, 2021
JOB: Weld Assistant

Perform cleaning operations (scratch, scale & weld spatter removal, etc.) on parts post-weld. This position will work closely with a trained welder to develop the skills necessary to become a production welder. This position will begin on 1st shift as a weld assistant and then is expected to move to 3rd shift to become a robot welder once trained. Training times will vary.

• Set up, operate, tend grinding process using related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces of welded parts, sharp edges or corners, or buff, hone, or polish metal
• Lift and position workpieces, manually or with hoists, and secure them tables for the cleaning process.
• Operate tools safely wearing all necessary personal protection equipment
• Identifying bad welds and fixing the welds
• Ability to learn weld techniques and robot operation
• To participate in weld training program as set up for Weld Assistants
• Responsible for the quality of the metal finish before it is received in Paint
• Making sure the grinder is working properly/safely

• Minimum high school diploma, GED or relevant experience
• Maintain high safety standards and be able to work in a fast paced environment
• Detail oriented
• Self-motivated individual which understands the importance of time constraints and is able to effectively prioritize tasks when multiple due dates exist
• Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs. regularly and bend, squat, walk or stand for long periods of time

• 1 year experience metal finishing

Interested persons must apply on-line by clicking here: Apply Online

DATE: February 10, 2021
JOB: Mechanical Assembler

This position requires a person to pay high attention to detail and under limited supervision, efficiently perform the final assembly of Ventrac products by following established assembly procedures and detailed work instructions. It involves collaborating with other team members to help meet department goals and objectives.

• Assemble components to meet quality standards using detailed work instructions
• Produce quality product in a team environment to meet department goals and objectives
• Use hand tools or machines to assemble parts
• Position or align components for assembly, manually or using hoists
• Conduct quality control checks: inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, or conformance to required specifications
• Rework, repair, or replace damaged parts or assemblies
• Ability to operate overhead hoist in a safe and orderly manner

• Demonstrated dependability and good attendance
• Minimum high school diploma, GED or equivalent school with relevant work experience
• Minimum 1-3 years of applicable work experience
• Safety conscious individual
• Must be able to read and understand established assembly procedures and detailed work instructions
• Possess strong communication skills
• Maintain high safety standards while working in a fast paced environment
• Self-motivated individual who understands the importance of time constraints
• Must be flexible with work schedule and overtime hours
• Must be able to lift at least 65 lbs. regularly and bend, squat, walk or stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to pass the Assembly test Minimum score of 3

• 3+ years of Mechanic experience
• Score of 4 or 5 on the Assembly test and >85% on the General test

Interested persons must apply on-line by clicking here: Apply Online

DATE: February 10, 2021
JOB: Welding Robot Operator

3rd shift position. This member of the welding team will be primarily responsible for operating both robotic and hand welders. These welders are wire-fed MIG / Pulse welders. Candidates will need the mechanical ability and spatial recognition skills to product weldments with the correct precision geometry. The candidate must be able to collaborate effectively with other team members to help meet department goals and objectives.

• Produce quality product in a team environment to meet department goals and objectives
• Operate a welding robot and/or perform hand welding to produce accurate weldments/assemblies
• Set up jobs by selecting appropriate jigs, fixtures, weld patterns, components, programs, tooling, etc. and tuning the welder/robot for optimum performance
• Use hand tools/machines/hoists, etc. to assemble parts for welding
• Load, position, & weld the raw materials (&/or machined parts) correctly in fixtures.
• Operate welding equipment and monitor gauges/appearance of the weld stitches while tuning things to optimize the welding process for quality and efficiency
• Conduct quality checks by inspecting, operating and testing your finished products/processes to specifications
• Make any needed adjustments or repairs immediately
• Perform cleaning operations (scale & BB removal, etc.) on parts post-weld
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum 1-3 years of welding training / experience
• Must be able to read, understand and follow established schematics, drawings, and other work instructions
• Have basic working knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Maintain high safety standards and be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of robotics and programming
• Self-motivated individual which understands the importance of time constraints
• Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs. regularly and bend, squat, walk or stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to pass Welding test Minimum score of 3

• 3+ years of welding experience
• Minimum high school diploma, GED or equivalent school with relevant work experience
• Experience operating robotic welders
• Score of 4+ on the Weld test and >85% on the General test

Interested persons must apply on-line by clicking here: Apply Online

DATE: January 14, 2021
JOB: Fabricator/ Press Brake Operator

This member of the fabrication team will primarily be responsible for operating a press brake, along with other work centers within the department.

• Process job orders with high precision and accuracy, while working in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborate effectively with other team members to help meet department goals and objectives
• Adjust and clean their equipment in order to produce consistent and correct parts
• Other fabrication duties as assigned

• Must possess mechanical ability & spatial recognition skills to produce complex shapes
• Self-motivated individual which understands the importance of time constraints and is able to effectively prioritize tasks when multiple due dates exist
• Working knowledge of metal working
• Ability to interact and understand electronic time keeping
• Ability to operate forklift and overhead hoist in a safe and orderly manner
• Ability to safely operate CNC machine controls and operate fluently in a Windows environment
• Ability to use measuring instruments Protractor, Tape Measure, Digital Calipers, Micrometer
• Must be able to read and understand established procedures and detailed work instructions, including CAD drawings
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. occasionally and bend, squat, walk or stand for long periods of time
• Minimum high school diploma, GED or equivalent school with relevant work experience
• Minimum 1-3 years of applicable work experience

• 1+years of fabrication experience, Press Brake, and CNC
• Score of 8+ on the Press Brake test and >85% on the General test

Interested persons must apply on-line by clicking here: Apply Online