Career Opportunities

DATE: April 13, 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: April 23, 2021
JOB: Cad Administrator & Product Support Engineer

The CAD administrator oversees VPI’s Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) system and Product Lifecyle Management (PLM) system. The CAD administrator works closely with the engineering teams for development of products and processes.

• Oversee VPIs CAD hardware and system (Solid Edge)
• Oversee VPIs PLM system (Team Center)
• Development & maintain best practices, standards, & procedures for CAD and PLM
• Provide guidance and training for CAD and PLM users
• Identify opportunities for increasing workflow opportunities
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (ME or EE, preferred) or degree in Engineering Technology/
• A team player that can work in a safe, productive, and professional manner
• Demonstrated ability to investigate and analyze problems (analytical problem solving) effectively
• Goal oriented; able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
• Detail oriented
• Successfully demonstrated communication and organizational skills
• Self-motivated with excellent project and time management skills
• Proven ability to train team members and to work as part of a team
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and email
• Ability to read and understand drawings
• 3+ years of experience in product design
• 3+ years of experience with Solid Edge or other 3D solid modeling software
• 3+ years of experience with a PLM system

• Product design experience for mobile machinery
• Experience with multiple CAD systems
• Experience with leading of teaching and training group and individual
• Previous CAD administration experience

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

DATE: April 23, 2021
JOB: Electrical Engineer

This position acts as the electrical project leader on programs or portions of programs that are of major concern to the division. Assists management with the planning and approval phases of the program and assumes responsibility for executing the project plan. Ensures product performance, reliability, durability, costs, and timing meeting the project plan.

• Works with electrical and other design team members to finalize designs and implement into production. Develops specifications with vendors, and helps assure that the vendors meet the requirements of the design.
• Creates a design, which satisfies the product requirements as outlined in the product specification.
• Designs, constructs, and tests working prototypes of electrical products or systems which meet the requirement of the product specification.
• Designs to applicable regulatory standards i.e., C.S.A., U.L., or other applicable standards. Works with the agencies to provide certification within project time line.
• Performs engineering analysis to predict the behavior and failure modes of the proposed designs. Analysis tools may include closed form solutions or electronic simulation programs.
• Develops project design plans including budgets and schedules. Executes to plan developed and assists in the control of the project.
• Consults with other project design engineers, marketing, research engineers, designers and others on proposed product designs. May be responsible for the work direction of designers, drafters, contract/consulting personnel, and others.
• Assures that designs meet the requirements of the customer as defined by safety and any applicable industry or VPI standard.
• Coordinates work with and product development team members such as but not exclusively: Shop, Test, Drafting, CAE, Quality, Marketing, Purchasing, Plants, Advance Manufacturing, Sales, Technical Publications, Administration, and management.
• Responsible for drawing package, bill of material, and product specification. Responsible for the building of prototypes.
• Works with test engineer and technicians to develop tests, which simulate the requirements of the customer. Evaluates test data and develops design revisions to solve problems. Works with Manufacturing, Test, and Quality Control to insure proper testing of components or assemblies on the assembly line where necessary.
• Keeps abreast of new technological developments, components, concepts, materials, manufacturing processes, or the competitive environment, which would effect the design, design process, or Ventrac products.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Applies the "Total Quality" principals in the daily performance of the job.
• Provides current product support to areas such as but not exclusively: Legal, Test, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Service

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering
• A team player that can work in a safe, productive, and professional manner
• Demonstrated ability to investigate and analyze problems (analytical problem solving) effectively
• Goal oriented; able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
• Detail oriented
• Successfully demonstrated communication and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and email
• Ability to read and understand drawings
• Experience with metal working and welding
• Self-motivated with excellent time management skills
• Ability to bend, squat, walk, stand, or operate machinery for extended periods of time
• Ability to occasionally lift 50 lbs.
• Safety conscious (for the working environment and product design)
• Some CAD experience with ability to learn 3D CAD

• 3D CAD (e.g. Solid Edge) experience

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

While we may not have a job listing for exactly what you are looking for, we are always looking for good workers such as yourself.

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.

Please apply on-line by clicking here: Apply Online