Innovance, Inc.

Innovance is the holding company for a family of five, 100% employee-owned, Midwest-based manufacturing companies (Lou-Rich, ALMCO, Panels Plus, Mass Finishing, Jorgensen). Our mission is to lead, nurture, and grow a team of industrial manufacturing companies committed to making our OEM customers’ products better.

About ALMCO

ALMCO has been in business for over 75 years manufacturing quality industrial parts washers, industrial deburring, polishing, and tumbling equipment. Leading companies in automotive, aerospace, medical, ammunition, construction, fasteners, and many other industries trust ALMCO for high-quality equipment, media, and ongoing service.

EMPLOYEE-OWNED!

As an 100% employee-owned company, you'll have a direct stake in the success and growth of our business, providing a unique sense of ownership and motivation for your work. In addition to a competitive pay range, you’ll also receive excellent benefits and the opportunity to receive additional profit-sharing bonuses.

Our organization is positioned for sustained growth, and we strongly believe this position has the potential to grow into a much larger role. Below is a summary of the duties and responsibilities for this role.

Position Description:

This position designs and develops new models, mechanisms, devices, machinery, or adaptations for particular products under the direction of the Engineering Manager. Responsible for correct proportions, consideration of stress, speed, motion, weight, operational details, customer specifications, and the incorporation of usable parts that may be in production. Designs are to include appropriate dimensions, tolerances, fasteners, and joining requirements. Works with engineer personnel to complete the design documentation package including BOM's and routings.

Qualifications:

· Requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or 5+ years of experience in related field.

· Requires technical knowledge and ability to perform stress and vibration analysis on products.

· Requires use of SolidWorks to create product designs. Experience with PDM is beneficial.

· Experience in structural and equipment design beneficial.

· Must be able to manage time to complete projects on time.

· Preferred experience designing pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems

This description reflects the principal functions of the job for the purpose of job evaluation. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements of the job nor shall be construed as giving exclusive responsibility for every function described.

ALMCO Training Requirements:

· Applicable training will be completed by following the syllabi (Human Resources, Safety, IFS - Timeclock, IFS - Navigation) for each new hire and that will be verified by the Employee Orientation & Job Qualification form within the first 60 days of employment. Additional applicable training will be completed by following the individual’s assigned department training matrix, Engineering.

· Follow training syllabus (Technical from above list). Effectiveness of training guidelines will be determined by employee knowledge and demonstration of learned concepts. Additional training after the first several weeks of on-the-job training will be determined by the Supervisor in preparation to operate on their own as needed. Any follow up training will be evaluated and provided at the 60-day review or as deemed necessary for the position.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands or fingers, reach, bend, twist, lifting up to 30 lbs., and talk and hear.

Work Environment:

The work environment is an office setting where individuals work alone on projects and freely consult with others in the office about projects when required. This position requires testing of equipment on Almco plant floor and all safety requirements must be followed. The Almco plant is a typical manufacturing setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Americans With Disabilities Act:

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have a right to request that the Authority make reasonable accommodations in order to help you accomplish your work, which must still be performed in all essential functions.