CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Join Our Team: We are Elevating Conveyor Innovation with Rulmeca
At Douglas Manufacturing, we’re thrilled to be a part of the Rulmeca Group and motivated by all of the opportunities created as a result of these two strong family companies coming together. This strategic partnership brings together over 105 years of combined experience in the conveyor industry, and we’re excited to leverage both companies’ talents, resources, and global presence to enhance the value we offer our new and existing team members.
Why Join Us?
- Industry Influencer: Douglas and Rulmeca are on a mission to produce the best conveyor components around and we are a committed leader in the industry.
- Innovative Collaboration: As part of the Rulmeca family, we’re positioned to drive innovation and elevate conveyor solutions in America and worldwide.
- Global Reach: Benefit from integration into a financially sound international group known around the world.
- Expanded Product Portfolio: Our partnership with Rulmeca allows us to offer an even more extensive range of conveyor components.
- Technical Excellence: We are boosting our production capacity and fostering a spirit of technical innovation.
- Commitment to People: We remain committed to our team members, customers, and industry.
At Douglas Manufacturing, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that every individual deserves equal opportunities, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of our communities. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you share our passion for innovation, teamwork, and excellence, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us.
Seriously, come on and join our team at Douglas Manufacturing, where we build America with integrity, collaboration, and a commitment to our team, our customers, our community, and our stakeholders.
Mechanical Engineer
Department: Engineering & Manufacturing
Reports To: Chief Engineer
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: On-site (manufacturing environment)
Travel: Occasional (domestic; international may be required)
Position Summary
Join our engineering team and help build the products that keep bulk material moving. As a Mechanical Engineer, you’ll take ideas from concept to production—designing components and assemblies, supporting application and quoting, and partnering with manufacturing to turn solid engineering into reliable, high-quality product on the floor. This role offers hands-on involvement in new product development, continuous improvement, and D365 data accuracy (BOMs/routings/cost inputs) that directly impacts execution, margins, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering, Design, and Product Support
- Create and maintain 2D drawings and 3D models (SolidWorks preferred), including detailed manufacturing prints and revisions.
- Support new product development, R&D efforts, and engineering changes for existing products.
- Provide product selection and application support to internal teams and customers; assist with troubleshooting and problem resolution.
- Work with Production leadership to ensure shop teams have current drawings, specifications, and documentation needed to build orders correctly.
Costing, Quoting, and ERP Data Integrity
- Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and production routes within Microsoft AX & Dynamics 365 (AX/D365).
- Conduct and evaluate time studies to establish and improve labor standards and routing accuracy.
- Support estimating inputs for costs and selling price development (materials, labor, routing assumptions, etc.).
- Use analytical tools (Excel and related systems) to evaluate product cost drivers and recommend improvements.
Manufacturing and Process Support
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Quality to improve product build consistency and address quality concerns.
- Program CNC equipment as required, including G-code programming, to support internal manufacturing needs.
- Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives and support other technical assignments as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience).
- 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred; will consider equivalent experience).
- Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred) and strong working knowledge of standard engineering documentation.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and comfort working in ERP systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and customers (written and verbal).
- Demonstrated reliability, strong work ethic, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience creating and maintaining BOMs and routings in Microsoft AX & Dynamics 365 (or similar ERP).
- Experience performing time studies and translating results into routings/standards.
- CNC programming experience (including G-code) and familiarity with machining/manufacturing processes.
- Conveyor components or industrial product experience (application engineering exposure is a plus).
Work Environment
This role is primarily office-based with regular interaction on the manufacturing floor. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, elevated work areas, temperature extremes (non-weather), outdoor weather conditions, and moderate noise levels.
Welder Assembler Idler Department
Department: Manufacturing
Reports To: Supervisor Idler Department
Date: October 2011
Summary
Responsible for assembling and welding of idlers. Extensive use of welding equipment and fitting
equipment is required. Must currently possess or be able to attain AWS required welding certification within
the first 6 months of employment. This individual is responsible for helping to ensure timely deliveries and
delivery of a quality product.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Any questions
concerning the mental and/or physical capacity to perform essential duties and responsibilities will be determined by
appropriate medical personnel. All procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook are required to be followed to
retain employment. A post hiring physical and drug screen must be successfully completed. Background, DMV and
drug and alcohol screening may be conducted as a condition of employment and continued employment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Extensive use of welders and machinery associated with the assigned job task.
- Establish good communications and working rapport with supervisors, engineers and manufacturing personnel to
insure a high level of customer service is delivered. - Understand Douglas products and the mechanical applications in which they are used.
- Read a tape measure to within 1/16 of an inch and understand engineered drawings.
- Lift 75 pounds.
- Stand continuously for an 8 hour shift with overtime as required by company.
- Apply verbal and written communication skills to communicate important issues to management and co-workers.
- Continually exhibit the qualities of trustworthiness, a strong work ethic, and positive attitude.
- Manage and organize own work while remaining a team player and handling other assigned tasks as required by the
company. - Perform extra assignments in other areas and related task assignments in the work area.
- Regular, consistent attendance is a requirement. Overtime as required by the company.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, work in high
precarious places, and extreme heat and cold. The employee must stand for long periods of time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to stand,
walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. The employee is
regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Specific
vision abilities required by this Job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability
to adjust focus.
Education and/or Experience
High School Diploma (or equivalent) and five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination
of education and experience.
Training, Certifications, Licenses
Valid State Drivers License. Welding certification required. Must be able to satisfactorily complete company forklift
certification. Background, DMV and drug and alcohol screening may be conducted as a condition of employment and
continued employment.
Protective Equipment
Safety glasses, steel toe boots, hard hat (possible), and earplugs.
Material Handler- Shipping
Department: Manufacturing & Production
Reports To: Department Team Leader
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Summary
The Material Handler is responsible for operating forklifts, stackers, and overhead cranes to transport materials,
load machines, and support production operations. This role includes performing cycle counts, backfilling for
machine operators, assembly, and painting as needed. The ideal candidate must possess excellent forklift
driving skills, a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing
environment.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to meet each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required.
Background checks and drug/alcohol screening will be conducted as a condition of employment and
continued employment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate forklifts, stackers, and overhead cranes safely and efficiently to move and position materials.
- Load and unload machines, trucks, and storage areas as required.
- Performing cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Backfill for machine operators when needed.
- Assist with assembly work and painting as assigned.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area in compliance with safety and production regulations.
- Conduct visual and quality inspections to ensure proper material handling.
- Assist in inventory control and material requisitioning as needed.
- Comply with all safety policies and procedures to maintain a secure work environment.
- Perform additional tasks or duties as assigned by management.
Work Environment
- Work is performed in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.
- Exposure to moving mechanical parts, loud noise, dust, and varying temperatures.
- May be required to work in high or confined spaces.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job.
Regularly required to:
- Stand, walk, and use hands to handle materials.
- Lift and/or move up to [50] lbs occasionally.
- Reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
- Work near moving machinery and occasionally in high places.
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or warehouse setting preferred.
- Minimum 2+ years of daily forklift operation experience.
- Forklift certification is preferred (training may be provided).
- Experience in inventory control and cycle counting is a plus.
Training, Certifications, Licenses
- Valid State Driver’s License.
- Forklift and overhead crane certification (preferred or must be obtained upon hire).
Material Handler- Lagging
Department: Manufacturing & Production
Reports To: Department Team Leader
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Summary
The Material Handler is responsible for operating forklifts, stackers, and overhead cranes to transport materials,
load machines, and support production operations. This role includes performing cycle counts, backfilling for
machine operators, assembly, and painting as needed. The ideal candidate must possess excellent forklift
driving skills, a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing
environment.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to meet each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required.
Background checks and drug/alcohol screening will be conducted as a condition of employment and
continued employment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate forklifts, stackers, and overhead cranes safely and efficiently to move and position materials.
- Load and unload machines, trucks, and storage areas as required.
- Performing cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Backfill for machine operators when needed.
- Assist with assembly work and painting as assigned.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area in compliance with safety and production regulations.
- Conduct visual and quality inspections to ensure proper material handling.
- Assist in inventory control and material requisitioning as needed.
- Comply with all safety policies and procedures to maintain a secure work environment.
- Perform additional tasks or duties as assigned by management.
Work Environment
- Work is performed in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.
- Exposure to moving mechanical parts, loud noise, dust, and varying temperatures.
- May be required to work in high or confined spaces.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job.
Regularly required to:
- Stand, walk, and use hands to handle materials.
- Lift and/or move up to [50] lbs occasionally.
- Reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
- Work near moving machinery and occasionally in high places.
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or warehouse setting preferred.
- Minimum 2+ years of daily forklift operation experience.
- Forklift certification is preferred (training may be provided).
- Experience in inventory control and cycle counting is a plus.
Training, Certifications, Licenses
- Valid State Driver’s License.
- Forklift and overhead crane certification (preferred or must be obtained upon hire).
Exciting Benefits Package at Douglas Rulmeca
At Douglas Rulmeca, we are proud to offer an exceptional benefits package designed to support the well-being and growth of our team members. Our commitment to your success starts with competitive pay and extends to a comprehensive suite of benefits that reward your hard work and dedication
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Comprehensive Insurance Options
- Health Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death &
- Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Short-Term Disability
- Health Insurance
- Paid Holidays
Celebrate with time off for key holidays, including New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day, plus a floating holiday for added flexibility. - 401(k) Retirement Plan
A smart way to grow your savings. - Year-End Bonus Potential
Rewarding exceptional contributions with the opportunity for a year-end bonus.
Douglas Rulmeca is committed to supporting your journey, both professionally and personally. Whether it’s time to recharge, financial planning, or health benefits, we’re here to empower you every step of the way.