Below are descriptions of positions in our company. Open positions have a GREEN HEADER.

Heavy Metal Fabrication Environment: Our company is a Manufacturer of Specialty Heavy Duty Forks deigning and building custom units.  Typical materials include:  ½” to 4” steel.  

General Outline of Responsibilities:  We are seeking a detail orientated person to perform and handle the following responsibilities:

General Physical Abilities:

• Strength: Lift 75 pounds regularly, safely, without causing injury to oneself.
• Mobility: Ability to bend down to floor, pick up items, lift to table height.
• Mobility: Ability to grasp materials, tools & fixtures with hands & manipulate safely into position as required by the blue prints and related fixtures.
• Good eyesight & vision to clearly read and understand fine information on blue prints and measurement devices.
• Hearing, that allows applicant to hear instructions from others, and operating equipment to allow for safe work.

Experience & Skill Qualifications:

• Certified Fork Lift Operator (or obtain certification within 7 days)
• Read and understand spoken English
• Superior blue print reading skills
• Skilled with metal working measurement devices.
• Experience operating drill press
• Experience operating manual engine lathe
• Experience operating band saw
• Experience operating bench & hand grinder
• Experience operating jib and gantry crane
• Experience applying paint to steel products with paint gun and/or electrostatic paint gun.
• Experience or willingness to learn to operate blast media unit to blast parts

Key Interaction & Performance Traits:

• Attention to Detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Motivated / Self Directed / Follow Through
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement & discuss with others.
• Committed to success of their job and the company

Sample Daily Responsibilities:

• Receive & inspect incoming materials & identify with purchase order #
• Read Bill of Materials for each unique production job.
• Mark all cut materials and steel pieces with the job (Fork FXXX) number
• Cut materials with band saw.  Grind edge as needed.
• Operate drill press
• Operate engine lathe
• Run blast system and paint gun to apply quality finish paint coat to product
• Maintain a clean your work area.
• Operate forklift, jib crane, and overhead gantry crane.
• Perform weekly inventory count on key materials.
• Practice safe work habits.

This is a sample list of duties and responsibilities, It is not meant to be comprehensive.

To Apply for a listed job apply in person or send your resume & desired salary to:
Apply in person at:  SAS FORKS, 133 Center Drive, Hwy 54 Luxemburg WI 54217 Email paul@sasforks.com • Fax 920-845-2309 * Phone 920-845-2307 ext. 110
Mail : S.A.S. of Luxemburg, Ltd., P.O. Box 260, Luxemburg, WI 54217

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Brief Job Description: We are seeking a person with top quality welding abilities for wire welding of ½” to 4” steel with multi-pass welds required of ¾” and greater.  Welds are structural and must have full penetration and strength and are required to hold 70,000 pound yield up to 135,000 pound yield.  The applicant must be able to read and understand blue prints, have good math skills, be able to convert decimal measurement to fractions, be able to identify various raw steel materials, interpret blue prints and assemble parts.  Ability to do own set-up per print.  Verify measurements are to specifications on print.

General Requirements:  Work is Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, usually 40 hours per week, but overtime is necessary occasionally.

General Outline of Responsibilities:

Professionally fabricate parts with full structural integrity and with a top quality exterior finish.  Weld to project a high quality image to our customers.  Quality integrity of your fabrication is critical.  The quality of the final product and the durable service it must provide, ultimately contribute to the success of the company. 

Qualifications:

• Certified Welder (or obtain certification within 30 days)
• Certified Fork Lift Operator
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Motivated / Self Directed / Follow Through
• Committed to success of their job and the company
• Read and understand English
• Strength: Lift 75 pounds regularly, safely, without causing injury to oneself.
• Mobility: Ability to bend down to floor, pick up items, lift to table height.
• Mobility: Ability to grasp materials, tools & fixtures with hands & manipulate safely into position as required by the blue prints and related fixtures.
• Good eyesight & vision to clearly read and understand fine information on blue prints and measurement devices.
• Hearing, that allows applicant to hear instructions from others, and operating equipment to allow for safe work.

Daily:

• Show up for work on time (10 minutes before your required work time)
• Check with shop supervisor on work schedule
• Clock in on computer to the job # (e.g. FXXX)
• Mark all incoming new steel with (PO) Purchase Order numbe
• Mark all cut materials and steel pieces with the job (Fork FXXX) number
• Sand blast and paint
• Read, study, understand and follow procedures established by management. Do not deviate from such procedures unless instructed in writing & such is documented in the particular job blue prints signed & dated.
• Read blue prints, double-check all measurements during fabrication
• Review, initial & date each part of the blue print, be sure to verify and match each individual’s parts before beginning fork process.
• Fit & tack parts together to form assembly & verify all dimensions prior to applying final full welds
• Rotate/sequence/alternate welds evenly on each side of the part to prevent heat warping. Verify measurements on manufactured part are to specification required on the print and complete proof measurement sheet and sign off on proof sheet
• Clean your work area (daily after each job)

Sample of job responsibilities for FABRICATOR/WELDER:

• Fabrication and welding of steel assemblies.
• Grinding steel. Welding. Cutting steel. Operate a forklift and overhead crane.
• Be knowledgeable of, and able to read, understand and follow blue prints. Fabrication and welding of steel assemblies.
• Grinding steel. Welding. Cutting steel. Operate a forklift and overhead crane.
• Maintain a clean and safe shop.
• Practice safe work habits. (Safety Glasses etc.)

Summary of Requirements of FABRICATOR Applicants:

• Successfully complete employment application, written test, blue print and welding test.
• Possess advanced blue print reading, fitting, and welding skills
• Sign a confidentiality contract.
• Must have professional heavy steel fabrication experience.
• Must have superior steel and wire welding knowledge and skills.
• Must have minimum of 5 years professional fabrication experience.
• Must have good references.
• Must have a good attitude, good work ethic, and be honest.
• Must be able to speak to fellow employees knowledgably and respectfully.
• Must have dependable transportation to get to work.
• Must have a valid WI drivers license.
• Must have training and certifications in welding and forklift procedures.  

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Apply for this Machinist job by submitting your resume to Email paul@sasforks.com • Fax 920-845-2309 * Or apply in person at: SAS FORKS, 133 Center Drive, Hwy 54, Luxemburg
US Mail: S.A.S. of Luxemburg, Ltd.,, Attn: Production Manager, PO Box 260, Luxemburg, WI 54217

Company Description
S.A.S. of Luxemburg, Ltd. is a leading manufacturer in the material-handling equipment industry.  Applications for our attachments include material handling at salvage yards, rock quarries, construction contractors and other rugged applications.

• Program VMC centers, set-up, run and maintain
• Set up and utilize Master Cam software to convert AutoCad & Solid
• Works drawings to machining center code
• Set up and run manual lathes, boring machine, saws, and other general metal fabrication work.   

Equipment to run: Vertical Machining Centers: Toshiba VMC.  Toshiba Boring Machine, Lathe, Drill Press, Cut-off Saws, 200 Ton Press, or other metal fabrication equipment.

Work Day: Typical work day may include 30% VMC, 30% Boring Machine, 30% Operating manual lathe, drill press, mill, 10% General Shop Work (including break press, saw, or other equipment operation)

CNC Programing Required: G-Code writing, editing and set up. Knowledge of Master-Cam software.

Materials Working On: Various grades of steel, 1/2" to 4" thick.
Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives (processes, products, etc) 

OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE (THIS JOB IS FILLED)

Email: adam@sasforks.com www.sasforks.com

Apply for this Mechanical Engineer / Weld Engineer / Design Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer job by submitting your resume & desired salary information to:
Email: paul@sasforks.com
US Mail: S.A.S. of Luxemburg, Ltd., Attn: Paul Secker, PO Box 260, Luxemburg, WI 54217

• Utilize SolidWorks to create new designs using industry and company standards
• Meet customer equipment specifications Calculate and check material specifications
• Establish tolerances, dimensions, types of equipment and materials used
• Determine Manufacturing specifications and materials needed
• Prepare, review and edit bills of material for assembly Prepare change notices
• Time studies
• Support sales staff in creating timely proto-type proposals
• Work with sales staff in Sales/Engineering role to identify product critical performance criteria and value add improvements
• Be instrumental in new product development process, participating in concept development, functionality, manufacturability review, stress and fatigue analysis.
• Maintain supplier purchasing relationships
• Maintain business management software (Sage Business-Works) related to part #'s
• Small office setting offers fast pace, dynamic environment which allows cross training and active participation in all aspects of the company.

• At a minimum candidates must have 2 year Associates Degree in Mechanical Design Technology
• Optimum Engineering applicant will have 4 year Bachelor's  Degree in Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Weld Engineering, Structural Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer ( CMfgE ) or P.E.
• Well versed in SolidWorks, SolidWorks Premium Stress Analysis packages
• Minimum of one year similar or practical experience (We will consider recent graduates)
• Problem-solving team player
• Open minded, innovative and flexible thinker
• Independent self-starter
• Energetic - Personable
• Good organizational, time management and communications skills
• Work is usually 40 to 45 hours per week

Other

We are SAS of Luxemburg Wisconsin in our 35th year of manufacturing custom designed material handling forks and attachments for the salvage, quarry and construction industries. Over the past few months we have launched several exciting initiatives and we are looking for the right individual to lead our company’s manufacturing operations into the future. While our external focus is to build on our excellent reputation in the auto recycling and quarry mining industries throughout North America, our internal focus will be to continue to innovate our products through a talented team of bright and passionate people. While our world is Volvo, John Deere, Komatsu and other material handling giants our back yard is a fun, laid back setting in Northeastern Wisconsin where we take work and fun seriously.

This position will lead our efforts in production, engineering, supplier management and quality systems. We need you to bring your experience, organization and skills in leading collaborative teams dedicated to resolving our customer’s challenges. Of particular interest will be your perspective for improving lean practices in a continuous improvement environment. While you will be reporting to the CEO & Management Team, you will have great latitude to develop your approach in taking SAS to a new level. We will also depend on your perspective in helping to develop new products and will also look to you for input on our growth plans. It is our intent to find someone who will grow with us and as we say, it is not what you know that will go far with us but who you are.

We invite you to briefly review the job summary below, and call us to start the conversation.

General Outline of Responsibilities For Production Manager Position

Consider joining our Management Team to influence the growth of our business.

• Foster a positive atmosphere where all staff are willing to be engaged; in continuous improvement, a safe work environment, producing product on time, reducing costs, and exceeding customer's expectations for quality.
• Build relationships with production, management, and vendor staff.
• Participate on the management decision making team of the company.
• Identify information and resources that provide superior quality, while garnering cost savings and delivering product that exceeds our customer's expectations.

• Schedule welding, machining and production staff to ensure on-time completion of production requirements to meet internal and external customer due dates for on-time delivery.
• Quality inspection & control measures.
• Safety on shop floor & MSDS documentation & training.
• Support production staff in way of directing, working with, identifying & providing proper tooling.
• Supervise production staff to ensure safety and quality processes are followed.
• Evaluate employee performance, recommend areas for improvement, and make decisions involving employment, salaries and discipline. Use root cause analysis, ‘5 why' process, and Standard Work to eliminate waste. Champion use of Lean tools through involvement in Kaizen and other process improvement activities.
• Implement & support a continuous improvement plan. Coach & motivate employees to contribute and be actively involved in continuous improvement of work processes, work cells, and personal skill growth & continuing education.

For more information contact:
Paul Secker, President. Email: paul@sasforks.com

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General Requirements

• Read and understand English
• Strength: Lift 75 pounds regularly, safely, without causing injury to oneself.
• Mobility: Ability to bend down to floor, pick up items, lift to table height.
• Mobility: Ability to grasp materials, tools & fixtures with hands & anipulate safely into position as required by the blue prints and related fixtures
• Vision: Be able to clearly read and understand finite information on blue prints and other procedural information.
• Minimum of one year similar or practical experience
• Problem-solving team player
• Open minded, innovative and flexible thinker
• Independent self-starter
• Good organizational, time management and communications skills
• Hours:40 hours per week. Typical Hours: 7:00AM to 3:30PM (plus occasional overtime when required)

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years Experience Required: Proficient in machine and weld shop safety and work practices. Grinder use. Operate a forklift and overhead crane.
• Understanding blueprints and bill of materials.
• Be able to set up work on machines, secure work, run out jobs to specifications.
• Optimum candidate will have previous professional machining, VMC, and boring machine experience. Also be able to program VMC, setup, operate, and maintain machinery independently. And be able to follow blue prints to layout and tack together weldments.
• Education 2 year Associates Machinist Degree from Technical College

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Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience (experience in a manufacturing environment preferred)
• CPA or CMA preferred (or pursuing designation)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (experience with Sage BusinessWorks beneficial)
• Problem-solving team player
• Open minded, innovative and flexible thinker
• Independent self-starter
• Good organizational, time management and communications skills
• Average of 45 hours per week

Summary of Duties:

• Cash – treasury management, projections, reconciliations

• A/R – invoicing, payment application, credit and collection

• Inventory – goods receipts, track open purchase orders, cycle counts, reorder analysis, purchasing

• Fixed Assets – reconciliations, maintain asset schedules, capital investment analysis

• A/P – process and file approved invoices, add and update suppliers

• Biweekly payroll

• Monthly and annual closes as well as quarterly board of advisors meetings

• Cost analysis – material, labor, freight and product line

• Planning and analysis – annual budget and daily and monthly key performance indicators

• Statutory filings – income, sales, payroll and personal property taxes, etc.

• Human Resources - administer to hiring procedures, medical insurance, SIMPLE IRA, flexible spending programs, employee policies and files

• Professional banking, accounting and insurance relationships

• Additional responsibilities and projects to be assigned on a going forward basis

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SALESPERSON/APPLICATIONS ENGINEER (JOB FILLED)

• Contribute to marketing efforts that expand SAS’s desired brand and market position
• Develop and identify the dealer network when the specific market channel requires it in new and existing market channels. It’s critical for this individual to be a knowledgeable in the trade practices of selecting, managing and motivating dealers. This includes having and acquiring the knowledge of their business practices and how SAS can contribute to their growth  
• Work to build profitable relationships with new customers as well as existing customers
• Always be “on the lookout” for new business and identify profitable opportunities in line with SAS’s annual budget and long term strategic plan
• Assist in the development of a market information system that nurtures, organizes and disseminates critical knowledge regarding material handling trends, market trends, technical influences and competitive threats
• Contribute to the development of a sales forecasts and market segment objectives by product segment
• Help to develop and implement the SAS marketing communications strategy and related tools
• Participate and attract the most appropriate product and service training systems either available within SAS or within the industry
• Participate in the development of an effective sales service system (customer service retention activities and support)

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to meet and exceed sales goals, expanding market share and identifying new opportunities.
• To that end this individual must be able to perform the following:
• Trend-spotter or strategist who understands the material handling industry and can put SAS in a position to be on top of new business trends
• Understanding and advance their role in the overall company plan  
• Ability to provide marketing innovation and leadership. Actively participate and lend skills in developing a process for marketing SAS’s evolving product line
• Ability to develop a process in order to understand the needs of material handling customers and their dealers (when applicable)
• Provide market advice and guidance to the SAS management team on sales issues
• Solution sales-oriented individual with some knowledge of manufacturing, engineering and fabrication
• Up to 50% of the position will be spent in the field with customers and business partners (dealers) within SAS’s geographic (primarily Midwest and Eastern States.)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing or a related field
• Associates Degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology (ie: NWTC Prog#106233)
• Demonstrated performance in new business development/sales
• Strong organization skills, effective time management and ability to focus on the major priorities of this position
• 5 to 10 years experience in effectively implementing sales strategies and programs
• Ability to be a quick study in the industries that SAS competes in, a habit for being able to absorb knowledge effectively and an interest in reading/researching
• Skilled in successful sales techniques and pricing strategies
• Skilled in establishing relationships with clients and prospects
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate successfully
• Ability to structure their work activities with limited direction or guidance
• Proven track record for being able to consistently manage sales through traditional  sales practices such as personal prospect visits, tele-sales, e-mail and direct mail
• Demonstrated ability to increase sales through innovative and non-traditional means 

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