JOB DETAILS

Floater I

CompanyGray Manufacturing Company, Inc
LocationSt. Joseph
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 14, 2026
About The Company
Since 1952, Gray Manufacturing Company, Inc. has been recognized around the world for providing the highest quality shop service equipment for the automotive, truck and service vehicle industries. Gray jacks are known for their durability, reliability and mobility. In addition to the best floor jack available, Gray Manufacturing also offers mobile lifts, shop presses, shop cranes and heavy duty jack stands.
About the Role

Description

DEPARTMENT: Manufacturing  

SUPERVISED BY: Plant Superintendent/Production Coordinator

FLSA: Non-Exempt


Job Purpose: 
Must have technical training or on the job experience to perform any job in the Assembly or Grind Departments on an as needed basis as deemed by a Supervisor.

Essential Job Duties:
1. To produce simple and complex assemblies by assembling parts, weldments, components and sub-assemblies; either hydraulic units, sub-assemblies or final assemblies of all company product.  

2. Assists the painter by performing any jobs as needed.  These jobs could include but are not limited to: maintaining the proper washing/rinsing/phosphatizing solution mix in the parts washer, maintaining all paint related equipment, mixing paints to specifications, performing routine maintenance and serving as a back-up painter.

3. Prepare product components for washing and painting by hand grinding, filing, scrapping and sanding to remove sharp edges, burrs, weld spatter, etc.

4. Maintains Engineering specifications by observing operations, detecting malfunctions and inspecting processed parts.

5. Contributes to a team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.  Produces product in a timely manner and to the best of his/her ability.
6. Maintains a safe and clean working environment for themselves and others by complying with safety procedures, rules and regulations including use of personal protective equipment.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to read and interpret basic measurements
  • Lifting, twisting, reaching, carrying and bending
  • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
  • Ability to safely stand for 95% of the working shift.


  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.


Note: The above description reflects the general details of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Key Skills
AssemblyGrindingPaintingMaintenanceSafety ProceduresTeamworkTechnical TrainingInspectionProblem SolvingAttention to DetailPhysical StaminaEquipment MaintenanceComponent PreparationWeldingBurr RemovalPersonal Protective Equipment
Categories
ManufacturingTradesEngineering
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Floater I is responsible for producing simple and complex assemblies and assisting in various tasks within the manufacturing department. This includes preparing components for washing and painting, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety standards are met.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
76
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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