Sales Administrator/Expeditor

Department: Sales

Reports to: V.P. Sales

Job Type: Part-time

Hours of work: Mon-Fri 7-12

Position Summary:

The Sales Administrator/Expeditor is responsible for creating long-term, profitable sales growth by providing timely, attentive, pleasant service to customers and ensuring their needs are met in a manner that reflects positively on Franklin Industries.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote and establish top safety awareness company-wide
• Strong understanding of the company’s sales process
• Utilizes a daily galvanizing and powder coating trucking report for the Sales Department to review and publish weekly to the Executive Committee
• Keep current with Customer Relations module in Sage, Sage software, MS office products, and pdf documents
• Explore and document customer needs and changing demands
• Process Highway invoicing
• Assist with competitive sealed bid opportunities and tracking of low bidders
• Create, enter and follow up on CRM price quotes
• Monitor and send out pricing for internet inquiries
• Access Sage programs for customer and production needs
• Create a sales prospecting log, make cold calls and provide a weekly call report
• Prepare customer credit forms and backup information for Highway and Farm
• Establish and maintain continuous improvement (2 Second Lean), problem solving (KATA technique), and Root Cause analysis
• Maintain ISO 9001:2015 departmental standards
• Be a general “back up” for Sales team

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Business Administration or Retail and Sales Management required
• 2 years of sales experience required
• 5 years of customer service/inside sales preferred
• Professionalism, patience, and a “people first” attitude
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Works well independently and in a team environment
• Self-motivated, fast learner; exceptional problem solving abilities
• Efficient multi-tasker in fast-paced, changing environment
• Experience with CRM and Sage software a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Working Conditions:

• Standard office environment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to occasionally stand or walk
• Ability to lift items (occasionally more than 10 lbs.)
• Various repetitive motions – keyboarding

Essential Job Functions: 

• Answer phones and redirect as appropriate
• Develop current and new customer accounts
• Build customer relationships and customer outreach
• Provide LTL freight quotes to Sales Department
• Resolve product or service problems by clarifying the customer complaint, determining the cause, selecting and explaining the best solution, expediting corrections or adjustments, and following up to ensure resolution.

Machines/Equipment Used for Position:

• Phone
• Computer/iPad
• Projector
• Copy/Fax/Scan machine
• Postal machine
• Teleconferencing equipment/software

Other Duties and Projects as assigned

Weights & Measures Leader

Department: Mill

Reports to: Quality Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Hours of work: 10 Hours per day Mon – Fri; Saturdays as needed

Position Summary:

The Weights & Measures Leader will work in conjunction with the Inspector to monitor the rolling process/products to ensure that tolerances are met and issues with questionable product are communicated to downstream departments and all gages are properly calibrated as a means of creating quality products.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Back-up to Quality Manager for critical daily tasks and incidents
• Hold managers responsible for preventive maintenance on the scales
• Conduct yearly calibration on scales (Highway, Yard, Production Shears & Farm) and ensure daily checks are being performed
• Ensure that all permits necessary for operating scales are maintained and posted as required
• Function as back-up Inspector
• Direct and provide guidance to Inspector as needed.
• Responsible for inspecting material as it proceeds through the Mill and Shear processes
  • Report & document dimensions
• Function as back-up furnace operator
• Perform ISO Audits as assigned
• Inspect samples before shipment to customers
  • Ensure the samples are truly representative of our product line
  • Provide certification for samples

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of Mill Department
• Self-starter
• Good teamwork
• Good communication and math skills

Working Conditions:

• This is a safety-sensitive position; you will be working around and/or operating heavy machinery.
• PPE required
• Working around mechanical parts and vibrations
• Working around moving equipment
• Working around some fumes and gases
• Working around some fluids and chemicals
• Working around loud noises

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb on, off and around equipment
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift items (occasionally very heavy in excess of 50 lbs.)
• Ability to frequently lift items (5 -50 lbs.)
• Ability to use arms, wrists, hands, and/or fingers for various repetitive motions
• Good eye acuity, depth perception, field of vision either with or without accommodation

Essential Job Functions: 

• Present for startup of daily mill operations, in conjunction with the Inspector
• Perform gage calibration to ANSI standards throughout the plant
  • Maintain the Gage Tracker Database with entries as needed
• Perform weekly physical properties testing (Tensile)
  • Train Inspector how to perform Tensile tests
• Inspect material for powder coating and galvanizing
  • Minimum of twice daily
  • Occurs as product is staged
• Communicate potential problems to downstream departments
• Tag nonconforming material and notify Material Review Board (MRB) of occurrences
• Observe and maintain all tolerances on mill product
• Check flange, web, and head quality
• Inspecting products to determine suitability with FI end-user
• Provide feedback/findings to ensure proper adjustments
• Verify the effectiveness of Mill adjustments made
• Investigate and determine the amount and scope of nonconforming product

Machines/Equipment Used for Position:

• Computer/copier/scanner
• Calipers, micrometers
• Hand tools
• Scales
• Phones/radios
• Measuring devices
• Scanners, barcode and office
• All equipment within department

Other Duties and Projects as assigned

Maintenance Technician

Department: Maintenance

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Hours of work: 8 Hours per day Mon – Fri; Saturdays as needed

Position Summary: The Maintenance Technician will support production by assembling, installing, maintaining, and disassembling vital machinery as well as performing comprehensive diagnostics on all machinery to ensure maximum and safe functionality. Millwright must log the use, state of repair, and replacement of all equipment.

Essential Job Tasks:

• Follow directions from Maintenance Group Leader and Mill Maintenance Manager
• Complete assignments from CMMS
• Complete monthly safety training

Responsibilities:

• Assemble and install critical manufacturing machinery, ensuring accurate assemblage to minimize wear and strain on components
• Perform preventive maintenance and accurately log all maintenance
• Disassemble machinery and transport it to the appropriate storage location
• Perform diagnostic tests on functioning machinery to ensure safe and efficient functionality

Machines/Equipment used for Position:

• Radios/Phone
• Computer
• Scanner/Copier
• Measuring devices
• Large and small tools
• Gauges
• All equipment within department/plan

Required Education:

• High school diploma or GED
• Trade school diploma or vocational certificate preferred

Required Experience: 

• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience in a heavy manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
• Strong math, communication, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Good understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics

Essential Job Functions:

• Follow directions from Maintenance Group Leader and Mill Maintenance Manager
• Complete assignments from CMMS
• Complete monthly safety training

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb on, off and around equipment
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for periods of time
• Ability to lift items (occasionally very heavy in excess of 50Lbs)
• Various repetitive motion

Working Environment:

• Working around mechanical parts, and vibrations
• Working around some fumes, and gases
• Working with some fluids and chemicals
• Working around loud noises

Other Duties and Projects as assigned

Millwright

Department: Maintenance

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Hours of work: 8 Hours per day Mon – Fri; Saturdays as needed

Position Summary: Millwright will support production by assembling, installing, maintaining, and disassembling vital machinery as well as performing comprehensive diagnostics on all machinery to ensure maximum and safe functionality. Millwright must log the use, state of repair, and replacement of all equipment.

Essential Job Tasks:

• Follow directions from Maintenance Group Leader and Mill Maintenance Manager
• Complete assignments from CMMS
• Complete monthly safety training

Responsibilities:

• Assemble and install critical manufacturing machinery, ensuring accurate assemblage to minimize wear and strain on components
• Perform preventive maintenance and accurately log all maintenance
• Disassemble machinery and transport it to the appropriate storage location
• Perform diagnostic tests on functioning machinery to ensure safe and efficient functionality

Machines/Equipment used for Position:

• Radios/Phone
• Computer
• Scanner/Copier
• Measuring devices
• Large and small tools
• Gauges
• All equipment within department/plan

Required Education:

• High school diploma or GED
• Trade school diploma or vocational certificate preferred

Required Experience: 

• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience in a heavy manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
• Strong math, communication, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Good understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics

Essential Job Functions:

• Follow directions from Maintenance Group Leader and Mill Maintenance Manager
• Complete assignments from CMMS
• Complete monthly safety training

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb on, off and around equipment
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for periods of time
• Ability to lift items (occasionally very heavy in excess of 50Lbs)
• Various repetitive motion

Working Environment:

• Working around mechanical parts, and vibrations
• Working around some fumes, and gases
• Working with some fluids and chemicals
• Working around loud noises

Other Duties and Projects as assigned

Manufacturing Line Operator in our Farm Post Finishing Department

Job Type: Full-time

On-the-job training available but previous experience in a manufacturing environment on an assembly line is preferred. Mechanical skills a plus. This is an entry level position with the ability to move to higher level positions in the department.

Position participates in an incentive plan.

Shift hours for Manufacturing Line Operators – 6:00 a.m./4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Saturdays as necessary 6:00 a.m./2:00 p.m.

Second Shift during peak seasons is 7:00 p.m./5:00 a.m. Monday thru Friday.

Overtime required.

Benefits Available First of Month Following 60 Days of Employment. Company & Employee Share Monthly Premium.

General Laborer

Job Type: Full-time

Hours of work: 5:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Monday thru Friday, Saturday 5:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. As Needed

Position Summary: Assists the breaker operator with the process of breaking rail.

Essential Job Tasks:

• Pull down rail

• Pull off rail

• Use torch for rail marking

• Oil the skids

• General housekeeping duties around rail yard

Responsibilities:

• Inspects the ends of rail

• Counts the bundles

• Hooks up lifts

• Makes sure lifts are not overloaded

Machines/Equipment used for Position:

• Rail wrench

• Hook wrench

• Torches

• Hand tools

• Oil

Required Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (G.E.D) preferred

Required Experience: Prior experience with a cutting torch is a plus. Previous operation of heavy equipment is also a plus.

Recommended Knowledge/Skills:

• Basic Math

• Basic Reading

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to Climb on, off and around equipment

• Ability to Sit, stand, and walk for periods of time

• Ability to Lift items

• Various repetitive motion

Working Environment:

• Working around mechanical parts, and vibrations

• Working around some fumes, and gases.

• Working with some fluids and chemicals

• Working around loud noises

Other Duties as assigned

Press Operator

Department: Highway

Reports to: Highway Supervisor

Full Time work

Hours of work: 6am-4pm Mon – Fri, some Saturdays

Position Summary: The Highway press operators will direct the other employees at the press and utilize it to complete needed work for work orders. They may also operate the 400, 250, 600, 756 and 750 presses as needed.

Essential Job Tasks:

•Keep press operating at efficacy 

•Oversee employees at press

•Preform preventive maintenance on press

•Quality check material 

Responsibilities:

•Operate the press to complete workorders

•Fill in on 400, 250, 600, 756 and 750 presses as needed

Machines/Equipment used for Position:

•400, 250, 600, 756, 800 and 750 presses

•Hand tools

Required Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (G.E.D) 

Required Experience: None

Preferred Experience: Press setup, familiarity with press tooling

Recommended Certifications, Registrations, Licenses:  None

Recommended Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of presses

• General machine knowledge 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb on, off and around equipment 

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for periods of time

• Ability to lift items 

• Various repetitive motion

Working Environment:

• Working around mechanical parts, and vibrations

• Working around some fumes, and gases. 

• Working with some fluids and chemicals 

• Working around loud noises 

Other Duties as assigned

Manual Machinist

Department: Machine Shop

Reports to: Machine and Roll Shop Manager

Full Time work

Hours of work:  10 hours Mon – Fri, 8 hours Saturdays as needed

Job Purpose:

The Machinist will provide high quality precision parts for Franklin Industries’ Rolling Mill. Using equipment to accomplish goals with accuracy while also maintaining high levels of production rates.

The Machinist will be required to perform a variety of tasks to support the mill production functions of Franklin Industries.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret sketches, blueprints, and computer-aided design files to understand what needs made.
• Review and audit all procedures, policies, and work instructions for accuracy and proper ISO format
• Assist all managers with their machinery needs.
• Record, collect, and track data of all parts
• Operates and maintains lathe and milling machines.
• Takes precise measurements for cutting or shaping.
• Plans proper sequence of tasks to complete the assignment.
• Maintains inventory of completed projects.
• Follow all safety procedures and protocols
• Monitors production, adjusting feed and other settings as necessary.
• Maintains inventory of completed products.
• Checks output for quality assurance and documents or discards defects.
• Maintains a safe and clean workstation.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Internal ISO Auditor

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or higher education certificate
• Experience working with machine tools or mechanical assembly.
• Proficient in math
• 5-7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read blueprints
• General knowledge of roll and pass design
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Above average communication skills
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Intermediate/advanced computer skills to enter data into inventory system
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to multi-task and work with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to work in a safe manner.

Working Conditions (if applicable):

• Mechanical parts and vibrations
• Some fumes and gases
• Fluids and chemicals
• Loud noises

Physical Requirements (if applicable):

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for periods of time.

Direct Reports:

• Daily, weekly, monthly, and annual mill delay charts and data collection.
• Daily roll shop data collection.

Essential Job Functions:

• Attendance at work
• Ability to read and interpret safety and work procedures
• Ability to follow work procedures and instructions both written and verbal
• Ability to collaborate well with other team members, performing work in a safe manner
• Maintain appropriate documentation.
• Participate in house keeping

Machines/Equipment Used for Position:

• Dual monitor computer for data entry
• Lathe
• Saws
• Mills
• Grinders
• Jib Crane
• Scale
• Micrometers
• Verners
• Threading
• Turning
• Boring
• Broaching
• Deburring

Other Duties as assigned

Straightener Operator

Department: Highway

Reports to: Highway Supervisor

Full Time work

Hours of work: 6am-4pm Mon – Fri, some Saturdays

Essential Job Tasks:
• Set up straightener for operation
• Run material through the straightener
• Perform preventive maintenance on straightener

Responsibilities:
• Run the straightener safely and effectively

Machines/Equipment used for Position:
• straightener

Required Experience: None

Preferred Experience: None

Recommended Certifications, Registrations, Licenses: None

Recommended Knowledge/Skills:
• Basic Math

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to climb on, off and around equipment
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for periods of time
• Ability to lift items
• Various repetitive motions

Working Environment:
• Working around mechanical parts, and vibrations
• Working around some fumes, and gases.
• Working with some fluids and chemicals
• Working around loud noises

Other Duties as assigned.

Welder

Department: Mill

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Full Time work

Non-Exempt

Franklin Industries is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

Hours of work: 10 hours per day Mon-Fri, 8 hours Saturday, as needed

Job Purpose:

The Welder will support Franklin Industries by understanding customer needs and their respective job duties. They will work to provide support by demonstrating dedication to quality, quantity, and safety.

The Welder will perform a variety of welding duties to support the production functions of Franklin Industries. They will also check parts for the process of the rolls and ensure parts are in proper working condition for efficiencies.

The Welder will be responsible for assisting Guide Setters and project fabrication.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment and welding method based on requirements.
• Select the appropriate tools, materials and gas ratios required
• Measure, cut and drill materials as needed
• Use of a variety of equipment including welding torch, hand tools, grinder, presses, vises.
• Set up components for welding according to specifications
• Read prints and drawings, take measurements to plan and layout welding jobs
• Prepare both metals and work surfaces for production process
• Keep welding tools clean and functional
• Preventative maintenance
• Mill projects; fabricating, welding, and installing when assigned.
• Ability to help millwrights on projects and mill needs
• Use jigs to ensure proper weld buildup
• Follow all safety procedures and protocols

Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent qualification
• Completion of formal welding training or apprenticeship, welding certification (stick and mig)
• 3-5 years of related experience; Stick and Mig welding
• Ability to read blueprints
• Familiarity with commonly used welding tools, techniques, and materials
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Above average communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to multi-task and work with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to work in a safe manner.

Working Conditions (if applicable):
• Shop environment – temperatures could vary
• PPE required includes welding gloves, welding helmet, hearing protection, safety boots, FR clothing

Direct Reports:

• This position has no direct reports.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Attendance at work
• Ability to perform welding work for a variety of repairs and products
• Ability to use hand tools and welding equipment
• Ability to read and interpret safety procedures
• Be able to follow work procedures and instructions both written and verbal
• Ability to collaborate well with other team members, performing work in a safe manner
• Maintain appropriate documentation

Machines/Equipment Used for Position:

• Grinder
• Welder
• Arc
• Mig
• Air arc as needed
• Welding torch
• Hand tools
• Pipe threader
• 100 ton press
• Vise​

Other Duties as assigned.

Vice President of Sales

Department: Sales

Reports to: President

Job Type: Full-time

Hours of work: 8 Hours per day Mon – Fri; Saturdays as needed

Position Summary:

As the head of the sales department, the VP of Sales is responsible for everything that happens within the department. They are ultimately responsible for the company’s sales performance because they make decisions, set goals, and lead the sales staff. The VP of Sales tests different sales plans and adjusts the sales strategy as needed to increase profits. They typically work closely with the sales team, but they also work with other department heads, key clients and other stakeholders.

The Vice President of Sales is also responsible for customer relations, communications, marketing, traffic/shipping, galvanizing, powder coating, and a working knowledge of these processes. The VP of Sales is responsible for the continued success of company growth.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that safety is the number one priority for Franklin Industries. Watch and abide by all safety protocols.
• Oversee all operations and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results and are consistent with the overall strategy and mission
• Maintain open, productive communication with Sales Department staff
• Manage, train, mentor, and motivate all sales team members and processes
• Set sales goals and quotas
• Produce sales forecasts and reports
• Research the market and competitors
• Analyze problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions or improvements
• Maintain a deep knowledge of the markets and industry of the customers
• Develop high quality business strategies and plans ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term objectives
• Respond in a timely manner to all customers and contacts, both internal and external, via telephone, email, text, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams as appropriate.
• Establish and maintain continuous improvement (2 Second Lean), problem-solving (KATA technique), and Root Cause analysis
• Provide monthly KPIs to the Executive Committee and provide HR with weekly employee information (Examples: vacation days, hours remote work, bereavement days, free days, etc.)
• Maintain ISO 9001:2015 departmental standards
• Maintain a working knowledge of company breakaway systems and competitors’ breakaway systems
• Build and retain productive, successful, and ongoing relationships with customers

Machines/Equipment used for Position:

• Telephone
• Computer/iPad
• Copier, FAX, scanner
• Teleconferencing equipment
• Postage machine

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Strong leadership and sales skills
• 5 years’ experience in Sales Management preferred
• Analytical skills to evaluate data and use it to make decisions
• Understanding of market trends and adaptability to follow those trends
• Motivational and influential personality
• Problem-solving and customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills and strategic planning
• MASH crash testing requirements
• Past and current NCHRP 350 crash testing requirements
• Experience with diverse business functions such as Marketing, PR, Finance, etc.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance and performance management principles
• Ability to develop profitable strategies and implement the vision of the company
• Hot rolled bar mill experience in studded T-post and flanged channel business preferred
• History of attendance and assembling show booth for ATSSA a plus
• Good knowledge of ground-mounted sign support market, fencing market, and vineyard/shade house markets preferred
• Good knowledge of the scrap business and ability to follow price fluctuations of hot rolled bars
• Excellent computer skills, MS Office and Excel.
• Excellent math skills
• Detail-oriented

Essential Job Functions: 

• Increase tons sold per forecast/goal
• Manage outside sales staff to include travel, agendas, and data collection.
• Manage territory and incentive structure
• Manage industry and competitive information relating to price and sales, maximize sales to existing customers and new product development
• Manage various work instructions and department procedures

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at desk, working on computer
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to access and navigate each department
• Various repetitive motions – keyboarding

Working Environment:

• Office environment
• Travel

Other Duties and Projects as assigned

Manufacturing Engineer

Department: Mill & Shears

Reports to: President, COO, or CEO

Job Type: Full-time, non-exempt

Hours of work: 8 Hours per day Mon – Fri; Saturdays as needed

Position Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer supports Franklin Industries by being a catalyst for change, combining execution of strategic initiatives with strong leadership of cross-functional operating, technical, and maintenance teams.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that safety is the number one priority for Franklin Industries. Watch and abide by all safety protocols.
• Establish and maintain continuous improvement (2 Second Lean), problem-solving (KATA technique), and Root Cause analysis
• Maintain ISO 9001:2015 departmental standards

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Process Engineer or Industrial Engineer preferred)
• 3+ years’ experience in the field preferred
• Ability to perform cost/benefit analysis and calculate ROI for projects
• Excellent leadership skills
• Highly motivated and proactive
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills
• Well-organized and adept at multi-tasking
• Analytical, with excellent math skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent computer skills, MS Office and Excel.

Machines/Equipment used for Position:

• Computer
• iPad
• ISO Chrome Book
• ERP software
• Cell phones
• Radios
• Video equipment
• Measuring devices
• Small tools
• Gauges
• Copy/Fax machines 
• Scanners, barcode and office
• Equipment within various departments

Working Conditions: 

• This is a safety sensitive position. You will be around and/or operating heavy machinery.
• Working around mechanical parts and vibrations
• Working around some fumes and gases
• Working with some fluids and chemicals
• Working around loud noises

Essential Job Functions:

• Identify delays in production and sources of waste, then use technology and engineering principles to refine the system
• Set criteria for quality and speed, then consistently measure manufacturing behaviors and evaluate their success
• Apply innovative systems to improve company workflows
• Adjust production lines and integrate new technology to improve the supply and production chain.
• Train other staff on how to properly incorporate new technology and methods into current production standards

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb on, off and around equipment
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for periods of time
• Ability to lift items (occasionally very heavy in excess of 50Lbs)
• Various repetitive motion

Other Duties and Projects as assigned by the President or CEO.