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Metal Processing Area Team Member - 1st Shift

Landscape Forms
parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), profit sharing
United States, Michigan, Kalamazoo
Feb 17, 2025

Landscape Forms is hiring for a Metal Processing Area Team Member. In this role you will be responsible for laser operation, robotic welding operation, roller, brake press, various saws, belt sanders and other duties as assigned. Experience is preferred but not required. The full job description can be found below.

Benefits we offer our team members:



  • BASE PAY: $15 - $16 per hour + Quarterly Bonuses!
  • Earn up to $18.75 - $19.75 per hour with base + bonus
  • Quarterly Bonus - $7,800 - $8,300 (annual average)
  • Full-time, direct-hire positions
  • NEW FLEXIBLE HOURS!

    • Option 1: Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday - 4, 10 hour shifts - 6:00am-4:30pm
    • Option 2: Monday through Friday - 5, 8 hour shifts




  • Career development opportunities
  • Quarterly Bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement for continuing education
  • Health Insurance (medical/dental/vision) eligible on first day
  • 401k Match plus profit sharing
  • Vacation/Holiday Pay
  • Parental Leave
  • Volunteer Time
  • Fun Company-wide Activities


**This is an estimate that includes base pay, plus our average bonus payout, plus shift differential and equals your average annual hourly pay

Why Landscape Forms?

Landscape Forms is the industry leader in integrated solutions of high-design site furniture, advanced LED lighting, structure, and custom environments. For more than 50 years we have developed and created solutions that help designers and other clients achieve beautiful, functional landscapes that enhance the experience of outdoor space.

Let's chat if you:



  • Are dependable and enjoy a fast paced environment
  • Prefer a team environment with the opportunity to build relationships with a wide array of people
  • Finds value in hard work and knowing your role makes an impact
  • Would rather be active and moving than stuck behind a desk all day
  • Understand the importance and necessity of maintaining a safe and clean work environment
  • Thrive in a positive work environment
  • Enjoys innovation and thinking outside the box
  • Willing to work overtime


Qualifications and Skills



  • HS Diploma or GED
  • Stable work history
  • Positive attitude


Philosophy

Each member of the Landscape Forms team is expected to actively support our Credo. Our Credo gives purpose to every individual in every role across the organization. The Credo guides us by spelling out what we do, how we do it and for whom we do it. Other items of great importance where we expect every team member's commitment to our organizational journey are: Safety; Sustainability; and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion.

Summary

All manufacturing team member roles have the responsibility to be proficient at a variety of skills that lead to the successful operation of a team in a manufacturing environment. In order to meet safety, quality, production, cost, and continuous improvement objectives each member must be cross-trained, flexible and able to operate in various process areas and across a wide variety of products.

Principal Responsibilities

Landscape Forms customers expect a large variety of high design, highest quality products delivered within standard published lead times. We support our customer's expectations by utilizing world-class manufacturing solutions and employing a flexible manufacturing system.

We recognize that in order to support our premium global brand, we must be capable and flexible in our daily actions throughout all facilities and roles. Our team members should be rewarded in an equitable manner for their contributions to this manufacturing system. To do so, we use performance-based development matrices and our Ontrac process to drive team member development for organizational success.



  • Has basic knowledge of the product and parts that are produced through the process area. Knows the different configurations of the product.
  • Uses the tools and equipment needed to perform job responsibilities exceptionally well. The tools and equipment include, but are not limited to:banding equipment, pneumatic tools, battery operated tools, DA's, various hand tools, etc. Also includes more specialized tools, band saw, belt sander, manual rollers, beveling machine, etc.
  • Utilizes material movement equipment safely and properly. This would include transfer carts, pallet jacks, crane, hoists, etc.
  • Basic understanding of programs used in the process area. This would include, but not limited to: Interruption logger, Kanban Card Scan, and Level Schedule
  • Understands order priorities with guidance. Understands which machines are utilized across multiple products to understand possible capacity constraints.
  • Team member sets up standard products and produce parts with some guidance. This would also include understanding how to navigate programs (level schedule, programing saws, setting up saws). Can safely change equipment over blades, belts, dies, etc.
  • Sawing Equipment: CNC saw, K-saw, 5/8 rod saw, Frame saw, Pedrazzolisaw, Hyd-mech band saw, etc. Has basic knowledge and understanding of the equipment and processes/procedures associated with operating. Knows how to change over machine for all products. Meets expectations with efficiency on machinery and operates with minimal guidance.
  • Rolling Equipment: Alpha-70 Roller, Manual Roller, etc. Has basic knowledge and understanding of the equipment and processes/procedures associated with operating. Understands how to change over machine for all products. Meets expectations with efficiency on machinery and operates with minimal guidance.
  • CNC Equipment: Laser, Press Brake, Tau-ring Roller, CNC Roller, Fadal, BLM, plasma table, etc. Has basic knowledge and understanding of the equipment and processes/procedures associated with operating. Understands how to change over machine for all products. Meets expectations with efficiency on machinery and operates with minimal guidance.


Education, Experience, and Skills

High School Diploma or GED and training or experience in related field required. Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in common units of measure. Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions and deal with problems involving multiple variables. Must have basic computer proficiency. Ability to read, comprehend, and write basic instructions. Ability to give clear instruction and direction on procedures and policies.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for up to 10 hours, bend and twist 80% of the time and work in an environment that can be hot, cold and noisy. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the principal competencies.

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