JOB DETAILS

Production Generalist

CompanyGD Roberts & Co Inc
LocationColumbus
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 25, 2026
About The Company
G.D. Roberts & Co., Inc. is a 5th Generation Manufacturing facility located in Columbus, Wisconsin. Evolving and innovating have been the keys to our continued success.
About the Role

Description

      

Summary:  The Production Generalist is responsible for operating and maintaining the blast booth and equipment, performing material handling functions, and supporting general production and assembly operations as needed. 


Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Blast Operations

  • Operate blast room and equipment to achieve specified surface finish (remove rust, scale, etc.)
  • Maintain and perform general up keep of blast booth and blasting equipment
  • Demonstrate intermediate to advanced knowledge of blast equipment and various blast media
  • Complete final inspections to ensure product quality

Material Handling & Inventory

  • Operate forklift, pallet  jack, crane, and hoist to move materials and finished product
  • Perform daily inspection and preventative maintenance of fork truck
  • Handle and move materials, components, and products throughout departments
  • Locate and deliver materials, parts, and components listed on production orders
  • Consolidate and kit component parts as directed
  • Identify, label, and record inventory locations to maintain organization
  • Verify inventory accuracy and make necessary adjustments
  • Unload and receive raw materials as needed
  • Coordinate material needs per production schedule

Assembly & General Production

  • Use hand, electric, and pneumatic tools to assemble parts and components per written and verbal instructions, diagrams, and blueprints
  • Understand prints, process sheets, and related documentation
  • Assist with packing, crating, labeling, palletizing, stretch wrapping, and metal banding
  • Recognize and identify products and fabricated sheet metal components
  • Maintain compliance with Business Management System (BMS) requirements
  • Assist with additional duties as assigned

  

Qualifications & Skills

  • General manufacturing experience required
  • Knowledge of fabricated sheet metal products, raw materials, and supplies preferred
  • Advanced knowledge of fork truck operation and safety
  • Intermediate knowledge of blasting equipment and media
  • Basic to intermediate math, computer, and communication skills
  • Ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions, blueprints, and process documentation
  • Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with manual, electric, and pneumatic tools
  • Ability to accurately use measuring devices (e.g., tape measure)
  • Ability to recognize and identify products and materials

  

Physical Requirements

  • Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, bending, and crouching
  • Frequent lifting up to 10 lbs
  • Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs
  • Frequent use of hand and pneumatic tools
  • Specific vision abilities required (distance, color, and depth perception)

  

Work Environment

  • Manufacturing environment with fork truck traffic
  • Exposure to blast media, dust, oils, and solvents
  • Sharp edges on materials and packaging
  • Required use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
Key Skills
Blast Booth OperationMaterial HandlingForklift OperationCrane OperationHoist OperationInventory ManagementAssemblyBlueprint ReadingTool OperationSheet Metal IdentificationMeasuring Devices UsagePreventative MaintenanceSurface Finish AchievementMaterial KittingQuality Inspection
Categories
ManufacturingTradesLogistics
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Production Generalist operates and maintains the blast booth and equipment to achieve specified surface finishes, while also performing material handling functions using equipment like forklifts and cranes. This role further supports general production and assembly operations using various tools and adhering to documentation like blueprints and process sheets.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
21
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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