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JOB TITLE: Pouring Operator/Furnace
SUMMARY: Pour hot metal into molds and monitors, clean and fill furnaces to melt metal prior to casting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Load aluminum ingot and gating into furnace by hand.
2. Operate furnace controls to maintain specified temperature.
3. Observe color and consistency of metal to maintain quality.
4. Observe color of instruments and tools to maintain safety.
5. As applicable, add flux to molten metal inside furnace to bring impurities to the surface while forming a layer of film, which is subsequently skimmed off.
6. Monitor level of gas inside furnace. Take samples and check against standard on process sheets and gas level charts. May operate degasser to remove gas from furnace.
7. Manipulate foot levers or hand valve to open and close furnace lid. Dip ladle into furnace for transportation to molds.
8. Transports ladle to pouring station and pours appropriate amount of metal into molds according to process sheets and height of mold.
9. Maintain cleanliness of work area.
10. Perform Furnace Tender duties as required.
11. Must be willing to contribute to team activities which would include process and safety improvement.

We are looking for full time positions on 1st shift.

Current Work Schedule:

Monday – Thursday, 10 hours

Fridays and Saturdays are reserved for overtime based off production requirements – currently working Fridays and a couple Saturdays a month

1st shift – 4:30am to 2:30pm

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Good verbal and written communication
• Ability to work independently
• Strong Attention to details

Pre-employment physical and drug screening required.

Paid Weekly!

Bremer Manufacturing offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, life insurance, 401K with company match.

To Join Our Team:  email resume to:  hr@bremermfg.com

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Read process sheets in order to process castings according to customer’s required dimensions and tolerances.
2. Operate shot blasting and high speed impact/vibratory equipment to clean and remove core materials from the casting as required and as directed.
3. Safely operate power fork truck to move materials as needed (requires formal in-house training).
4. Maintain cleanliness of work area.
5. Must be willing to contribute to team activities which would include process and safety improvement.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Good verbal and written communication
• Ability to work independently
• Strong Attention to details

Pre-employment physical and drug screening required.

Paid Weekly!

Bremer Manufacturing offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, life insurance, 401K with company match.

To Join Our Team:  email resume to:  hr@bremermfg.com

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Set up and prove out CNC and conventional machining centers for production runs.
• Interpret process instructions, blueprints, GD&T, and customer specifications.
• Set up, align, and verify production fixtures, vises, chucks, and work-holding devices for aluminum castings.
• Locate part datums and establish work offsets (machine zero and work zero).
• Set and verify tool lengths and tool diameter offsets.
• Load, verify, and edit CNC programs as required for setup, prove-out, and optimization.
• Understand CNC programming fundamentals including coordinate systems, offsets, cutter compensation, feeds, and speeds.
• Perform first-article inspections and make offset or tooling adjustments as required.
• Monitor machining processes to maintain dimensional accuracy and surface finish.
• Document measurements, checks, and process changes per quality requirements.
• Use precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, height gages, indicators, and pin gages.
• Troubleshoot setup, tooling, fixture, and process issues to reduce downtime and scrap.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and supervision on process improvements.
• Assist in training and supporting machine operators during production.
• Perform routine machine and fixture inspections and maintain an organized work area.
• Safely move materials, castings, and tooling using forklifts, cranes, or carts (training provided).
• Follow all safety policies and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Education, Experience, and Attributes:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Machining or technical certificate preferred.
• 2–5 years of CNC machining and setup experience in a manufacturing or foundry environment, or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining setup procedures.
• Experience setting up fixtures and work-holding for aluminum castings.
• Ability to find and set part zero using indicators, probes, edge finders, or manual methods.
• Knowledge of tool setting procedures and tool offset management.
• Working knowledge of CNC programming (G-code) related to setup and prove-out.
• Ability to read blueprints and apply GD&T principles.
• Proficiency in shop math, tolerances, and basic SPC concepts.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Pre-employment physical and drug screening required.

Paid Weekly!

Bremer Manufacturing offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, life insurance, 401K with company match.

To Join Our Team:  email resume to:  hr@bremermfg.com

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Must contribute to team activities which would include process and safety improvement.
2. Reads process sheets to process castings to customers required dimensions and tolerances.
3. Safely operate/utilize high speed band saws, belt grinders, trim presses and testing equipment to process parts to specifications detailed on operations sheet.
4. Checks oil on band saw machine daily and informs supervisor if oil needs to be changed.
5. Checks saw blade and abrasive belts daily and change as needed using new or sharpened blades.
6. Verifies conformance to specifications while performing the air grinding/ salvage operations.
7. Safely operate conveyor system and shot blast equipment.
8. Inspect and pack castings/products per customer requirements.
9. Other duties as assigned
10. Maintains cleanliness of work area.

We are looking for full time positions on 2nd shift.

Current Work Schedule:

Monday – Thursday, 10 hours, 2:30pm – 12:30am

Fridays and Saturdays are reserved for overtime based off production requirements – currently working Fridays and a couple Saturdays a month

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Good verbal and written communication
• Ability to work independently
• Strong Attention to details

Pre-employment physical and drug screening required.

Paid Weekly!

Bremer Manufacturing offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, life insurance, 401K with company match.

To Join Our Team:  email resume to:  hr@bremermfg.com

SUMMARY:  The Accounts Payable Administrator is responsible for accurately and efficiently processing vendor invoices, maintaining accounts payable records, reconciling vendor accounts, and ensuring payments are made in accordance with established company procedures. This position works closely with Purchasing, Receiving, Operations, and other departments to resolve invoice discrepancies and maintain accurate financial records.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Accounts Payable Processing

• Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Review invoices for appropriate documentation, approvals, pricing, quantities, and payment terms.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation as applicable.
• Enter invoices, credits, and other accounts payable transactions into the accounting system.
• Properly code invoices to appropriate general ledger accounts and cost centers.
• Identify and investigate discrepancies between purchase orders, receipts, and vendor invoices.
• Communicate with Purchasing, Receiving, and other departments to resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and process vendor payments according to established payment schedules.
• Maintain accurate records of payments, invoices, credits, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are current and duplicate payments are avoided.

Vendor Management

• Establish and maintain accurate vendor records.
• Obtain required vendor documentation, including W-9 forms and payment information.
• Respond professionally and promptly to vendor inquiries regarding invoices and payment status.
• Research and resolve vendor statement discrepancies.
• Reconcile vendor statements to company accounts payable records.
• Maintain positive working relationships with vendors while protecting the company’s financial interests.
• Assist with vendor account updates and verification of changes to payment or banking information in accordance with company procedures.

Reconciliation & Month-End Support

• Reconcile accounts payable transactions and vendor accounts.
• Review outstanding invoices and open purchase order-related issues.
• Assist with accounts payable month-end closing activities.
• Identify invoices or expenses that may require accruals and communicate them to the appropriate accounting personnel.
• Assist with general ledger account reconciliations as assigned.
• Research and correct accounts payable discrepancies.
• Provide supporting documentation for financial audit and account reconciliation activities.

Recordkeeping & Compliance

• Maintain organized and accurate accounts payable records in accordance with company retention policies.
• Ensure transactions comply with established accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and approval records for accounts payable transactions.
• Protect confidential company, employee, vendor, banking, and financial information.
• Assist with annual 1099 reporting and vendor tax documentation.
• Provide documentation and support for financial audits, tax preparation, and other accounting reviews.
• Follow established controls designed to prevent duplicate payments, unauthorized purchases, and payment fraud.

General Accounting & Administrative Support

• Assist the Accounting Department with additional accounting functions as needed.
• Compile information for daily dashboard to assist in the management of the business.
• Provide administrative support for other departments as needed.
• Assist with special projects, process improvements, and accounting system initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and controls within the accounts payable process.
• Work collaboratively with Purchasing, Receiving, Operations, and other departments to maintain accurate financial information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 PRECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Pre-employment physical
• Respiratory test

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Previous accounts payable, bookkeeping, or accounting experience preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Experience with ERP or accounting software preferred.
• Experience with purchase orders, receiving documentation, and three-way matching is preferred.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.
• Strong mathematical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and independently research issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional and courteous when communicating with vendors and coworkers.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial and business information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to learn and effectively use company accounting and ERP systems.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a team.
• Dependable attendance and consistent follow-through on assigned responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear.

• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles while walking out in the plant.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate within the office area and loud in the plant.

Paid Weekly!

Bremer Manufacturing offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, life insurance, 401K with company match.

To Join Our Team:  email resume to:  hr@bremermfg.com

SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Supervisor is a hands-on working supervisor responsible for maintaining Bremer Manufacturing production equipment, facilities, and infrastructure while leading the maintenance team. This position reports to the Director of Engineering and is expected to spend approximately 70% of the workday performing hands-on maintenance and 30% on supervision, planning, scheduling, purchasing, documentation, and other administrative responsibilities. The position works closely with Engineering and Production to maximize equipment uptime, improve reliability, and support continuous improvement and capital projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Serve as the working leader of the maintenance department and lead by example on the plant floor.
2. Spend approximately 70% of the workday performing hands-on maintenance work and approximately 30% supervising, planning, scheduling, purchasing, documenting, and coordinating maintenance activities.
3. Prioritize breakdowns, preventive maintenance, and project work to support production schedules and minimize equipment downtime.
4. Lead, coach, train, and develop maintenance employees through daily direction and hands-on support.
5. Develop and maintain routine, preventive, and predictive maintenance schedules for production equipment and facility systems.
6. Work closely with Production and Engineering to troubleshoot chronic equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
7. Collaborate with the Director of Engineering on equipment installations, machine modifications, automation projects, facility improvements, and capital projects.
8. Evaluate and purchase materials and replacement parts required to meet maintenance needs and maintain an appropriate inventory of critical spare parts.
9. Coordinate outside contractors and vendors when specialized service or additional resources are required.
10. Identify and implement safety, reliability, quality, and productivity improvements throughout the facility.
11. Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, repair history, and other required documentation.
12. Other duties as assigned.

Hands-on maintenance responsibilities include:

1. Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing machinery and mechanical equipment, including motors, pumps, conveyors, production machines, and related systems.
2. Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic failures and complete repairs in a safe and timely manner.
3. Dismantle machines and equipment to access, inspect, repair, or replace defective components.
4. Observe equipment in operation, review failure symptoms, and use appropriate diagnostic tools to identify the cause of equipment problems.
5. Repair or replace worn or defective pumps, piping, hoses, valves, cylinders, bearings, drives, sensors, controls, and other machine components.
6. Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic prints, schematics, equipment manuals, and drawings.
7. Perform electrical troubleshooting and repair on industrial equipment and facility systems within the employee’s training and qualifications.
8. Perform welding, fabrication, cutting, grinding, and general metalworking required to repair or improve equipment.
9. Set up and operate lathes, drill presses, grinders, saws, and other shop equipment to make or repair parts as needed.
10. Support installation, commissioning, startup, relocation, and modification of production equipment.
11. Perform basic plumbing, HVAC, utility, and facility maintenance as needed.
12. Create rough drawings, sketches, or measurements needed to fabricate structures, guards, brackets, machine components, or other improvements.
13. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance work area and ensure maintenance work is completed in accordance with company safety requirements.
14. Respond to urgent equipment issues and support after-hours or emergency maintenance needs when required.

PRECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Pre-employment physical
2. Respiratory test

 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Five or more years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred. Previous experience leading, training, or supervising maintenance personnel is preferred. An Associate Degree or technical training in industrial maintenance, electromechanical technology, automation, or a related field is preferred; equivalent manufacturing maintenance experience and training will be considered.

LANGUAGE/COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

1. Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, part manuals, SDSs, and equipment documentation.
2. Ability to communicate priorities, expectations, and technical information clearly to maintenance employees, production employees, Engineering, suppliers, and contractors.
3. Ability to document repairs, work orders, preventive maintenance activities, and parts usage using a computer or maintenance tracking system.
4. Ability to work effectively across departments and respond with an appropriate sense of urgency to production needs.
5. Ability to lead by example, provide hands-on training, and work as part of a team to complete repairs and improvement projects.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

1. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
2. Ability to read and interpret pneumatic, electrical and hydraulic prints and assembly schematics of various machines.
3. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.

 REASONING ABILITY:

1. Ability to solve practical problems, troubleshoot complex equipment failures, and determine appropriate corrective actions.
2. Ability to prioritize multiple breakdowns, preventive maintenance activities, and project work based on safety and production needs.
3. Ability to visualize the inner workings of a machine and understand how mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems interact.

 OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

1. Strong hands-on industrial maintenance background in a manufacturing environment.
2. Ability to troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment including CNC machines, saws, grinders, heat treat equipment, molding equipment, melting furnaces, conveyors, pumps, motors, and related production systems.
3. Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical power transmission, and machine safety systems.
4. PLC and industrial controls troubleshooting experience is preferred.
5. Ability to use welding and fabrication equipment, power tools, diagnostic equipment, multimeters, measuring tools, and standard maintenance hand tools.
6. Ability to perform basic plumbing, heating/ventilation, water system, and facility repairs as needed.
7. Ability to use a computer for work orders, documentation, purchasing, email, and basic administrative responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have full movement of back motion, stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and smell.

1. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may lift up to 100 pounds with assistance.
2. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock (150 – 480 volts) and vibration.

1. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
2. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat.
3. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Paid Weekly!

Bremer Manufacturing offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, life insurance, 401K with company match.

To Join Our Team:  email resume to:  hr@bremermfg.com

SUMMARY:

Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment to maintain and support production demands.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Observe mechanical devices in operation and listen to their sounds to locate potential mechanical failures.
2. Dismantle machines to gain access to and remove defective parts.
3. Examine form and texture of machined parts to detect imperfections.
4. Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
5. Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
6. Repair or replace worn or defective parts including pumps, piping, hoses, valves and cylinders.
7. Install special functional and structural parts in devices.
8. Lubricate and clean parts.
9. Assemble machines following proper sequence using schematics and start machines to test their performance.
10. Setup and operate lathes, drill presses, grinders, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
11. Inform supervisor of needed parts and low inventory of parts.
12. Repair electrical equipment and performs wiring of outlets.
13. Perform arc, plasma cutting, torching, and wire welding.
14. Perform routine and preventive maintenance on machines and equipment.
15. Operate and basic repair forklifts.
16. Maintain cleanliness of work area.
17. May supervise others in absence of supervisor.
18. Must be willing to contribute to team activities which would include process and safety improvement.

 PRECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Pre-employment physical
2. Pre-employment drug screen
3. Respiratory test

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 LANGUAGE SKILLS:

1. Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, part manuals, SDSs, and alphanumeric abbreviations.
2. Ability to use and interpret hand signals while operating forklift.
3. Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and other employees in person and on the phone.
4. Work individually and as a team with other maintenance staff to complete projects.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

1. Basic math.
2. Ability to read and interpret pneumatic, electrical and hydraulic prints and assembly schematics of various machines.
3. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.

REASONING ABILITY:

1. Ability to solve practical problems and troubleshoot situations.
2. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
3. Ability to visualize the inner workings of a machine.

 OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

1. Ability to operate and repair all machines in manufacturing including CNC machines, milling machines, steel cutting band saws, drill presses, grinders, sawzalls, circular saws, hammer drills, solder guns, torches, heat treat machines, and arc and wire welding equipment.
2. Use various hand tools including squares, levels, Allen wrenches, screwdrivers, socket wrenches, hammers, impact wrenches, vise grips, multimeters, tape measures, air gauges, and shovels.
3. Maintain and repairs plumbing, heating/ventilation and water systems within the plant (basic).
4. Perform carpentry work as needed (finishing, framing, paneling and painting).
5. Use a computer as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have full movement of back motion, stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear.

1. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
2. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and smell.
3. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may lift up to 100 pounds with assistance.
4. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock (150 – 480 volts) and vibration.
2. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
3. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat.
4. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Paid Weekly!

Bremer Manufacturing offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, life insurance, 401K with company match.

To Join Our Team:  email resume to:  hr@bremermfg.com