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Position Type: Full Time | Pay Range: Min $77,053 - Mid $96,317 - Max $115,580 | Job#: 2025-30This position is critical in preventing workplace accidents, ensuring legal compliance, and promoting a safe and sustainable work environment by acting as the company’s representative in dealing w/safety inspections and audits from regulatory agencies, addressing any violations or concerns raised by audits and expert resources; developing, implementing, and maintaining the safety manual, policies, and procedures; and driving to promote and support plant and corporate compliance w/all applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations and requirements as defined by, not limited to, EPA, OSHA, and NIOSH.Job Duties:Creates & implements policies, procedures, and programs that support the Company’s health, safety and environmental expectations. Maintains and updates HSE documentation, permits, and compliance recordsUpdates safety protocols based on industry standards and emerging trendsIdentifies potential hazards in the workplace through near miss investigations, regular audits, and feedback from employees. Implement mitigation strategies to minimize risks and ensure employee safetyInvestigate workplace accidents, incidents, or near misses to identify the root cause. Develop reports and implement changes to prevent future occurrencesOrganizes and conducts safety training sessions for all employees and supervisors to ensure employees are trained in proper safety protocols, equipment use and emergency proceduresPartners w/HR to maintain detailed records of safety incidents, inspections, and training activities. Submits required reports to regulatory agencies and company managementDevelops, implements and maintains emergency response plans and procedures. Coordinates regular emergency drills, such as fire or evacuation drills, to identify gaps in employee preparednessFosters a culture of safety awareness throughout the organization. Encourages employees to participate in safety programs and report any unsafe conditionsEvaluate and update safety training, customizing where needed for different job roles and risk levels. Gathers feedback and updates training based on effectiveness and compliance requirementsMaintains safety equipment, such fire extinguishers, PPE (personal protective equipment) and first aid kits, are regularly inspected and maintained. Also ensures proper use of safety equipment by employeesManages health and environmental safety issues, including waste disposal and chemical handlingMonitors noise, air quality, and other environmental hazards. Implements required fixes and/or PPE, when out of complianceLeads and directs the safety committee to maximize the positive impact of safetyDemonstrates the Caldwell Company Values in all work activitiesComplies with and enforces all safety rules and requirementsMinimum Education:Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, or a related fieldCertify Safety Profession (CSP, Occupational Health & Safety Technologist (OHST), or equivalent certified preferredFirst Aid & CPR/AED certifications

Position Type: Full Time, First Shift | Pay Range: $19.69 - $29.53 per hour This position is responsible for prepping and painting components and finished assemblies per blueprint specifications. Other responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining the paint booth and equipment. Job Duties: Sets-up equipment to perform painting operation. Applies latex paint to components and assemblies using an airless sprayer. May also apply oil-based paints or epoxy when noted on the print and/or traveler. Wipes down each piece with cleaner prior to paint application. Provides properly prepped pieces for paint operation and ensures proper adhesion of the finish. Takes apart, cleans and re-assembles the paint equipment. Cleans and maintains respirator daily. Cleans and maintains the paint booth and replaces filters, as required. Properly disposes of paint dust, paint waste and any flammables. Moves material to and from the paint booth area. Maintains a clean and safe work environment. Reports defect tool and equipment to supervisor. Complies with all safety rules and regulations. Keeps barrels on containment skills and marked for proper disposal. Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent Minimum Work Experience: Two years’ experience painting, preferably in an industrial environment One year experience using a forklift One year experience using an overhead crane Minimum Skill Requirements: Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints Must be able to clean paint systems and spray guns Must be able to mix special paints Proven ability to read travelers Must have basic computer skills Physical Requirements: The employee is continuously required to stand; frequently required to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms; and occasionally must bend, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, push/pull or life up to 50 pounds and talk and listen.

Position Type: Full Time | On-Site: 4080 Logistics Pkwy, Rockford, IL | Shift: 1st | Pay Range: $19.00 - $26.58 | Job #: 2025-30 Material Handler Job Description:Our air-conditioned shop provides a comfortable work setting. We are committed to investing in our employees, offering hands-on training, mentorship, and growth opportunities that will take your career to the next level. Be a part of a team that values craftsmanship, innovation, and your future success! Job Duties: Kits stock and/or sales order jobs from the work center priority list based on what is ready to be kitted and coming due. Routes kitted jobs to their designated staging areas. Routes kitted jobs to next operation based on the priority order the foremen assigns those jobs. Picks up all green tagged parts and takes them to the next staging area whether for OPPNT, painted in-house, outside operation, etc. Puts away stock or sales order parts that are not ready for kitting in the designated location. The location may be a temporary area in the Weld Warehouse. Manufacturing receipts stock parts into inventory. Maintains a clean and safe work environment. Reports defective tools and equipment. Complies with all safety rules and regulations. Demonstrates the Caldwell values in all work activities. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent Minimum one year forklift experience Minimum one year overhead crane experience Proven ability to read a tape measure Good verbal communication skills Ability to read and interpret blueprints Physical Requirements:Frequently required to stand, sit, walk and stoop; bend, kneel or crouch; talk or hear. Regularly required to lift or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to see with corrected vision to nearly 20/20 or better and to differentiate colors.

This position is responsible processing the critical engineering tasks necessary to support the below-the-hook product lines in facets including research, development, design, testing, analysis, production, etc. Performs complex engineering assignments requiring the application of standard techniques and procedures. Oversees engineering tests to determine quality, durability, and overall product satisfaction and use. Job Duties: Researches and analyzes customer design proposals, specifications, manuals and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost and design requirements. Using knowledge of engineering principles, researches, designs, evaluates, and maintains designs of standard products including weldments and drive systems, equipment, systems and processes. Analyzes and validates structural design and conducts stress analysis. Partners with the Sales team to gather all necessary information from customers on special/custom products. Addresses and resolves functional, structural or scheduling issues raised by the Designers. Works with the fabrication team to resolve design variances for work in process and establish improvement for future builds. Provides engineering guidance to Designers and manufacturing team members with regard to drawing changes. When changes to WIP prints are identified, identifies required changes to additional and/or master drawings and causes them to be corrected. Oversees the Designers’ use of computerized design tools and ensures basic stress analysis is appropriate. Approves jobs and drawings for other designers and design engineers. Complies with all safety requirements. Minimum Education Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (BSME) with basic knowledge of electrical principles Minimum Work Experience Three years of experience in a mechanical engineering role Experience designing and revising using AutoCad, SolidWorks or other automated design software Experience in documenting engineering work Minimum Skill Requirements Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent problem-solving ability Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office, including excel and a basic comfort level with technology Proven customer service orientation toward both internal and external customers Proven ability to work effectively with individuals in various departments and levels Proven ability to work alone or on a team on a broad variety of projects Proven ability to successfully manage multiple tasks in a rapidly changing environment Demonstrated organizational skills Knowledge of the rigging and/or crane industries a plus Work Environment An office space is the normal work environment, but the employee is occassionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level can be loud during infrequent periods in the manufacturing area, but is normally quiet in the office. Physical Requirements 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 regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Estimated Pay: $69,348 - $104,022

Position Type: Full Time | Pay Rate: $19 - $26.58 This position is responsible for pulling stocked inventory from the shelves and securing tags and decals as required. Other duties include palletizing and packaging goods for shipment, loading trucks and some in this position may complete small assembly tasks. Job Duties: Puts completed parts onto appropriate shelves and enters information to add them into inventory totals. Affixes tags and decals to product according to the work instructions in the tagging book. May perform engraving operation to create tags when called out on the traveller. Adds appropriate hardware to shipments. Applies touch-up paint to areas that may have become scuffed during material handling operations. Builds crates and skids necessary to package product before shipping. Packages and/or palletizes shipments. Matches shipping paperwork with correct product and loads trucks. May perform small and final assembly operations. Maintains a clean and safe work environment. Reports defective tools and equipment. Complies with all safety requirements and maintains a clean work station. Demonstrates the Caldwell values in all work activities. Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent Minimum Work Experience: One year experience operating an overhead crane One year shipping experience in a computerized manufacturing environment strongly preferred Minimum Skill Requirements: Proven ability to read a tape measure Ability to problem solve Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints Strong self-initiative and ability to work both independently and as part of a team Computer proficiency sufficient to enter data into an ERP system and create shipping documents using a PC Forklift certification Physical Requirements: Employee is continuously required to stand; frequently required to walk and use repetitive hand/wrist motion; occasionally required to twist/turn, stoop/bend, push/pull, squat, reach overhead and use forearm rotation. Employee must also be able to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Vision corrected to near 20/20 required.

Position Type: Full Time | Shift: 1st | Estimated Pay: $23.83 - $35.74 per hour 1st SHIFT WELDER Job Description Are you a skilled welder looking for an opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and dynamic environment? Join our 1st shift welding team where we prioritize your professional development and offer multiple levels for advancement. Our air-conditioned shop provides a comfortable work setting, allowing you to focus on refining your skills. We are committed to investing in our employees, offering hands-on training, mentorship, and growth opportunities that will take your welding career to the next level. Be a part of a team that values craftsmanship, innovation, and your future success! (See the cool projects you might get to work on here: https://www.caldwellinc.com/blog This position is responsible for fabricating & welding processes on heavy lifting equipment. Performs basic fit up operation in preparation for welding. Generally welds stock and standard products that may require the use of fixtures. Performs MIG welding on products with low complexity of moving parts. Regularly welds plate thicknesses up to 1/4" Meets welding time and quality standards, as established by the organization. Uses overhead crane to position weldments. Demonstrates the Caldwell Values in all work activities Maintains a safe work environment. Reports defective tools and equipment. Complies with all safety rules and regulations. Requirements: Minimum High School or equivalent education Minimum 3 years welding experience Minimum 3 years fit-up experience Demonstrated proficiency welding up to 3/8” Experience with metal core spray transfer using O45 and O52 diameter wire preferred Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints Demonstrated ability to perform layout work for drilling Proven problem solving and troubleshooting skills Ability to use hand plasma and air arc tools Certified for overhead crane and forklift Ability to earn a Caldwell MIG welding certificate Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, employee is continuously required to stand, frequently required to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, engage in repetitive use of hands; and occasionally must bend, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, push/pull, lift up to 50 pounds and talk and listen.

Position Type: Full Time | Shift: 2nd | Estimated Pay: $23.83 - $35.74 per hour2nd SHIFT WELDER Job DescriptionAre you a skilled welder looking for an opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and dynamic environment? Join our 2nd shift welding team where we prioritize your professional development and offer multiple levels for advancement. After a brief training period on 1st shift, you will be eligible for a $5.00/hour shift premium when you move to the 2nd shift schedule. Our air-conditioned shop provides a comfortable work setting, allowing you to focus on refining your skills. We are committed to investing in our employees, offering hands-on training, mentorship, and growth opportunities that will take your welding career to the next level. Be a part of a team that values craftsmanship, innovation, and your future success! (See the cool projects you might get to work on here: https://www.caldwellinc.com/blogThis position is responsible for fabricating & welding processes on heavy lifting equipment.Performs basic fit up operation in preparation for welding. Generally welds stock and standard products that may require the use of fixtures.MIG welds on products with medium complexity of moving parts and medium tolerances. Regularly welds plate thicknesses up to 3/8” and occasionally up to 1/2.”Meets welding time and quality standards, as established by the organization.Performs minor assembly periodically.Uses overhead crane to position weldments.Demonstrates the Caldwell Values in all work activitiesMaintains a safe work environment. Reports defective tools and equipment.Complies with all safety rules and regulations.Requirements:Minimum High School or equivalent educationMinimum 3 years welding experience Minimum 3 years fit-up experienceDemonstrated proficiency welding up to 3/8”Experience with metal core spray transfer using O45 and O52 diameter wire preferredProven ability to read and interpret blueprintsDemonstrated ability to perform layout work for drillingProven problem solving and troubleshooting skillsAbility to use hand plasma and air arc toolsCertified for overhead crane and forkliftAbility to earn a Caldwell MIG welding certificatePhysical RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this job, employee is continuously required to stand, frequently required to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, engage in repetitive use of hands; and occasionally must bend, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, push/pull, lift up to 50 pounds and talk and listen.Apply Today