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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.

Manual Machinist

Job Summary

Responsible for operating and maintaining machining equipment as required. This includes loading and unloading of machines, operating the machines, cleaning and maintaining the machines as directed. Machines included are lathes, end mills and other types of equipment required to perform this job. This individual is responsible for helping to ensure timely deliveries and a quality product and helping to ensure a clean, orderly and safe work area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Extensive use of equipment 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 and understand engineered drawings.
  • Read micrometers and other measuring devices as required.
  • Lift 50 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.
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Mill & Saw Operator

Job Summary

Responsible for operating and maintaining Saw as required. This includes loading and unloading of machines, making minor programming and set-up adjustments as directed by the supervisor, cleaning and maintaining the machines as directed. This individual is responsible for helping to ensure timely deliveries and a quality product.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Extensive use of Saw equipment 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.
  • Make minor program adjustments and alter set-up on Saw equipment.
  • Understand Douglas products and the mechanical applications in which they are used.
  • Read a tape measurer to within 1/16 of an inch and understand engineered drawings.
  • Lift 50 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.
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Welder

Summary

Responsible for fitting and welding of idlers. Extensive use of welding equipment and fitting equipment is required. Must be able to read, understand, and build from engineered prints/drawings. 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 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 ensure 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 50 pounds.
  • Stand continuously for an 8-hour shift with overtime as required by the 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 a 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.
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Mechanical Engineer

Summary

Responsible for engineering and pricing duties relating to Douglas products and conveyor systems and for assisting sales force and customers with product selection, application assistance and problem resolution. Estimating costs and selling prices and designing/detailing new products, proposed products and projects. Assisting Production and Purchasing to ensure products are built timely, correctly, and with quality to ensure customer satisfaction.

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. Background, DMV, credit checks and drug and alcohol screening may be conducted as a condition of employment and continued employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Extensive use of computers and computer programs including but not limited to Draftsight, Solidworks, Excel, Word and other Microsoft Office Programs.
  • Ability to use technology and analysis tools (Excel, Outlook, web, databases).
  • Establish good communication and working rapport with customer service, regional managers and manufacturing personnel to insure a high level of customer service is delivered to all assigned accounts.
  • Understand Douglas products and the mechanical applications in which they are used.
  • Work with Plant Manager and Production Manager to make sure the production team has the drawings needed to manufacture and complete orders.
  • Fill in for Production Manager in provide burn maps for the burn table, using ESAB’s Columbus nesting software. Some parts may not be saved already and will need to be drawn up and saved using the Draftsight software.
  • Apply verbal and written communication skills to internal and external customers.
  • Strong Oral and written communication skills.
  • Continually exhibit the qualities of trustworthiness, a strong work ethic, and positive attitude.
  • Manage and organize own work while remaining a team player.
  • Continually participate in additional training related to the Job.
  • Perform extra assignments in other areas and related task assignments in the work area.
  • Periodic domestic or international travel may be required and on-site customer visits may be required.
  • Regular, consistent attendance, available to deal with daily issues during normal business hours, odd or extra hours will be required as needed.
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Regional Sales Manager

Summary

We are seeking a regional sales manager to lead and grow our sales in the Mid-Southern part of the United States: Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Louisiana. You will be responsible for setting and achieving sales goals, developing and executing sales plans, working with Manufacturers’ Representative, and calling on Distributors, OEMs, and end users.

To be successful in this role, you should have previous experience in sales management, excellent communication and leadership skills, and a strong understanding of the market and customer needs. You must live in the territory, and you should also be able to travel frequently in the assigned territory.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Create and implement regional sales plans and quotas in alignment with the company’s objectives and vision
  • Support, coach, and motivate manufacturer representatives to deliver exceptional customer service and achieve sales goals.
  • Evaluate and monitor the territory’s performance and provide feedback and a plan of action.
  • Analyze sales data, market trends, customer feedback, and competitor activities, and identify opportunities and challenges for sales growth
  • Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key customers and accounts, and ensure their satisfaction and loyalty
  • Collaborate with other regional sales managers and management to share best practices, insights, and ideas
  • Manage the sales budget and expenses for the region, and ensure compliance with the company’s policies and standards

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in sales, business administration, marketing, or a related field
  • Proven work experience as a regional sales manager, area manager, or similar sales role.
  • Demonstrated ability to set and achieve sales goals, and to develop and execute effective sales strategies and plans
  • Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills
  • Proficient in MS Office, CRM software, and sales analytics tools
  • Ability to travel frequently within the region, and occasionally to other regions or headquarters
  • Knowledge of the Mid-Southern part of the United States region market, customer preferences, and industry trends
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Component Specialist/General Labor (3 Positions Available)

Summary

Responsible for preparing products for shipment, completing final assembly of products and painting packaging of products. This individual is responsible for helping to ensure timely deliveries and a quality product.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Extensive use of tools associated with the assigned job task.
  • Pay attention to quality, and help ensure that the customer receives only the highest quality product.
  • Establish good communications, and working rapport with supervisors, engineers and manufacturing personnel to ensure a high level of customer service is delivered.
  • Understand Douglas products and the mechanical applications in which they are used.
  • Read a tape measure and understand engineered drawings.
  • Lift 50 pounds.
  • Maintain a clean, and organized work area.
  • Operate a forklift.
  • 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.
  • Available to work overtime as required by the company.
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    Fitter/Welder (2 PositionS Available)

    Summary

    Responsible for fitting and welding of pulleys and/or special products. Extensive use of welding equipment and fitting equipment is required. Must be able to read, understand, and build from engineered prints/drawings. 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 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 ensure 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 50 pounds.
    • Stand continuously for an 8-hour shift with overtime as required by the 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 a 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.
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      CNC Programmer/Operator

      Summary

      Responsible for programming, operating and maintaining CNC machining equipment. This includes programming, loading and unloading of machines, operating the machines, cleaning and maintaining the machines as directed. Machines included are CNC lathes, CNC mills, and end mills, and other types of equipment required to perform this job. This individual is responsible for helping to ensure timely deliveries and a quality product.

      Essential Duties and Responsibilities

      • Extensive use of equipment and machinery associated with the assigned job task.
      • Establish good communications and working rapport with team members to help ensure a high level of customer service is delivered.
      • A high level of attention to detail is essential.
      • Write programs in M and G code for the CNC equipment.
      • Experience with Fanuc Controls.
      • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
      • Ability to read blueprint/drawing, write and edit CNC programs and trouble shoot CNC problems.
      • Make program adjustments and alter set-up on CNC equipment.
      • Set-up and operate CNC lathes, and mills.
      • Maintain a clean and organized work area.
      • Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
      • Ability to effectively interpret and translate instructions to other employees in a professional and respectful manner.
      • Read a tape measurer, micrometer and understand engineered drawings.
      • Lift 50 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.
      • Available to work overtime as required by the company.
      • Comply with company policies and procedures.

        INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE

         

        Job Summary

        Responsible for the promotion and sale of all Douglas products within the assigned territory. Responsible for taking customer information, entering quotes, processing orders and completing necessary documentation for shipments. Will assist in the development of Distributors, Original Equipment Manufacturers (O.E.M), Engineering/Consultants and End-Users.

        Essential Duties and Responsibilities

        Must be able to professionally represent company products and develop customer relationships on a daily basis over the phone. Must be able to operate computers, enter quotes on a computer, convert orders and process all required paperwork to help ensure a smooth and trouble-free quote to order process for the customer.  

        • Responsibilities relative to each assigned customer account include sales growth and quotation follow-up.
        • Establish good communications and working rapport with internal and external customers to insure a high level of customer service is delivered to all assigned accounts.
        • Understand Douglas products and the mechanical applications in which they are used.
        • Proficiently use computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and e-mail.
        • Apply verbal and written communication skills to customers in English.
        • Continually exhibit the qualities of trustworthiness, a strong work ethic, and positive attitude.
        • Manage and organize own work while remaining a team player.
        • Continually participate in additional training related to the Job.
        • Perform extra assignments in other areas and related task assignments in the work area.
        • Regular, consistent attendance, available to deal with daily issues during normal business hours, odd or extra hours will be required as needed.
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