We are a privately-held company with a history that spans 65 years. We operate in a collaborative, hands-on work environment. The decisions you make today can have an impact on our company and our customers tomorrow. Everyone from the CEO to the shipping manager works together with the goal of providing the best equipment and service to our customers.

Our company is part of KMC Global, a group of companies brought together for our similarities and unique differences. Our sister companies, along with our own division, offer room for position and location growth and development. The path can be as unique as the individual.

Available Positions

Prab is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you are interested in one of the following positions, please contact us at careers@prab.com with your resume.

Customer Service Parts Department Supervisor

Job Description Overview

Customer Service Parts Department Supervisor’s responsibilities include effectively communicating with customers, both, internal and external. Leading the Quoting, Utility and Order Entry Specialist’s. This position reports to the Customer Service Manager.

Qualifications

  • Dedication to excellence and a quality output
  • Honest, Reliable, with Irreversible Integrity
    • Professional appearance. Ethical Business conduct, never lie.
    • Participate as an influential Team Builder
    • Positive attitude with a bias for action
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Software
    • Microsoft Word (Intermediate)
    • Outlook (Advanced – able to set meetings, organize emails, set alerts)
    • Excel (Intermediate – able to build and maintain spreadsheets)
  • Blue Print Reading
    • Able to read and comprehend Engineering Drawings, Prints, Electrical Schematics
    • AutoCAD (Intermediate – able to locate and comprehend BOM, Author, Scale)
    • A technical background is preferred
    • Ability to identify discrepancies, and report effectively – through completion
  • An Associate’s Degree in Applied Science is preferred
  • Excellent Communication Skills
    • Verbal and written. Able to effectively communicate with Customers – both internal and external – in a professional and concise manner
    • Remain calm in difficult situations
  • Ability to Multi-Task
    • Highly Organized – able to handle multiple situations simultaneously

Responsibilities

The following activities are required in this position:

  • Promoting excellence throughout the department
  • Locate drawings and reference information using computer and paper files
  • Use Visual Estimating window and accurately enter parts/service to be quoted
  • Ability to qualify the customer’s request and determine the proper part needed to fix issue, consulting with technical support and engineering when necessary
  • Maintain a positive attitude when dealing with difficult customers
  • Mange/update Parts Order Entry SOP as changes happen and document accordingly
  • Manage/update Quoting SOP as changes happen and document accordingly
  • Manage/update current Price List for all KMC Global Product Lines and documenting accordingly
  • Simple releasable part quotes need to be completed within 24 hours of receipt
  • Orange and Red Dot Quotes need to be completed before EOB the day received
  • Work with Team members to ensure Communication with Customer is current, to provide steady updates pertaining to quotes and orders
  • Proper disposal and handling of Proprietary documents
  • Travel at times in an effort to build Product Knowledge as necessary
  • Answer Phone calls immediately – Assist with phone support for Service Representatives that are absent, or pre-disposed
  • Qualify quote requests for accurate descriptions and customer information – to include Bill to Ship to and Job Number
  • Perform Annual Reviews for Quoting, Order Entry and Utility Personnel
  • Development and Management of Metrics to measure department efficiencies/performance
  • Other tasks as assigned

Administrative Assistant

Job Description Overview

The Administrative Assistant position is responsible for supporting the growth of the Sales team and reports to the Director of Sales & Marketing.

Qualifications

  • Dedication to excellence and a quality output
  • Professional appearance
  • Strong clerical skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Work independently, accurately & efficiently
  • Organized and able to multi-task
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • CRM software experience (Goldmine preferred)
  • Experience in providing customer support
  • Previous general administrative background is preferred
  • A positive attitude is a must

Responsibilities

The following activities are required in this position:

  • Promote excellence throughout the department
  • Greet visitors and notify the appropriate party of their arrival
  • Effective communication via telephone, text and email between internal and external customers
  • Create and/or proofread sales and engineering documents as needed
  • Data entry into our customer relationship management system
  • Logging in new leads and requests for quotes
  • Assigning tasks to the inside sales and engineering staff as required
  • Creating electronic folders for customer communications such as engineering specifications, drawings and application photos
  • Maintain physical proposal files
  • Create opportunities and projects in the CRM system (Goldmine)
  • Sending material test requests to customers and representatives
  • Order entry (electronic job files) for Purchase Orders received
  • Work with marketing to ensure literature is available when needed
  • Other duties as assigned by the National Sales Manager

Applications Engineer

Job Description Overview

Applications Engineers are responsible for the preparation of Sales drawings, equipment costing, quotations, order entry and other documentation in support of sales efforts.  Duties include coordinating with Sales and Engineering from Customer inquiry until the final equipment purchase order is prepared for engineering.  This is a visible position within the Company, suppliers and to our customers. Solid communication skills are required due to the combined Sales and Engineering nature of this position. Reports to the Director of PRAB Sales & Marketing and may infrequently be called upon to supervise the work of others, depending on project size & workload.

Qualifications

  • Dedication to excellence and a quality output
  • Associates of Applied Science in Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience.
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD, 3-D experience is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of Windows, MS Word, Excel, CRM software.
  • Basic knowledge of machine design & electrical controls (PLC).
  • Communication and Organization skills.
  • Cost estimating experience is desirable.
  • Experience in the bulk material handling and processing industry a plus

Responsibilities

The following are required of this position on a daily basis:

  • Promote excellence throughout the department
  • Review the RFQ, clarify the customer requirements, and help determine the proper equipment.
  • Work with Sales to prioritize the proposal schedule
  • Production of sales drawings, formal and budgetary proposals.
  • Produce installation RFQs
  • Estimate equipment costs, get bids for buyout items and installation.
  • May act as customer contact.
  • Testing and evaluation of Customer materials, includes writing test reports.
  • “Ownership” and responsibility for assigned projects.
  • Maintenance of Proposal Schedule by finishing work on time.
  • Work independently, accurately, and efficiently.
  • Work closely and communicate with other departments.
  • Applications Engineers represent the company at a high level and must conduct themselves in a professional manner.
  • Occasional travel to customer facilities providing Sales support.

Shipping and Receiving

Job Description Overview

The Shipping and Receiving position is responsible for loading and unloading inbound and outbound products and material. Once unloaded, inbound materials are to be transferred to a suitable holding area in a safe and orderly manner, and packing slips taken directly to the proper person (i.e. crib attendant). Outbound freight is to be skidded and/or packaged in a conscientious manner using a packing list or other written information provided.

Qualifications

  • Dedication to excellence and a quality output
  • High school diploma or the equivalent
  • Basic carpentry experience

Responsibilities

  • Promote excellence throughout the department
  • Final quality and completeness check for outbound materials
  • Initial quality check of inbound materials
  • Extensive material handling, forklift and overhead crane rigging
  • Safety stickers and tag placement
  • Check list completion
  • Securing manuals to equipment
  • Dimensional verification of parts
  • Cutting of helix casings
  • Work in other areas of the operation as directed by supervision
  • Monitor inventory of shipping supplies including the use of Kanban cards
  • Local pick-up and drop-off of items
  • Transportation of company documents
  • Others are assigned by supervision
  • The employee will supply all basic tools

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Painter

Job Description Overview

The Painter position is responsible for the final quality check prior to the application of paint, maintain inventory levels on all standard paints and supplies, and must have the skill-set to apply high quality painted surface on all KMC Global product lines. The high quality painted surface must be achieved when using enamel, epoxy, or on occasion polane and water based paints.

Qualifications

  • Dedication to excellence and a quality output.
  • Familiar with lifting devises to achieve safe handling of equipment to and from the paint area.
  • Familiar with operation, cleaning, and maintenance of painting equipment.
  • Familiar with equipment to recognize when all components have been painted.

Responsibilities

  • Promote excellence throughout the department.
  • Conduct themselves in a safe manner.
  • Maintain a safe and clean work area.
  • Plan their workload to maximize efficiency while keeping with production schedules.
  • Read, write and follow manufacturers recommended mixing and application instructions.
  • Work independently with only simple verbal instructions.
  • Others as assigned by supervision.
  • The employee will supply all basic tools required to perform the responsibilities listed.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Field Service Technician

Job Description Overview

Field Service Technicians are responsible for the service of PRAB, Inc. products at Customer locations. They perform preventive maintenance, site surveys, installations, modifications and equipment start-ups provide training and re-training in the use of PRAB, Inc. equipment. This position reports to the Customer Service Manager.

General Responsibilities

  • Service PRAB & Hapman products at Customer locations
  • Perform preventive maintenance, site surveys, installations, modifications and equipment start-ups as required by customers
  • Provide training and re-training in the use of PRAB & Hapman equipment at customer locations
  • Provide phone service and troubleshooting support from home office
  • Provide sales leads to Sales Department
  • Determine parts required for in field repairs
  • Co-ordination of service trips including travel plans
  • Accurately communicate and discuss problems with customers
  • Document all aspects of Service work performed

Qualifications

  • Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Well-developed organizational skills
  • Ability to travel – 80 to 85% travel time (US and International travel)
  • Solid mechanical and electrical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
  • Working knowledge and ability to perform high quality welds
  • Working knowledge of PLC controls and logic
  • Hydraulic knowledge/troubleshooting beneficial
  • High School education, technical training and 2 to 4 years of related technical service work
  • Ability to remain calm in difficult situations

Database Analyst

Job Description Overview

The Data Analyst will be responsible for all aspects of company report creation, execution and administration. The Data Analyst will also perform SQL database management, administration and maintenance tasks as necessary for the successful operation of company databases.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University in Business Administration, Statistics, Mathematics, or Computer Science.
  • Candidate must possess excellent communication skills; be highly organized; able to work independently and handle multiple tasks; simultaneous projects with aggressive deadlines.
  • Proficient in computer software, advanced Microsoft Excel skills including the creation of Pivot Tables.
  • Core Competency in developing data mining algorithms and a knowledge of Crystal Reporting and Microsoft Access.
  • Working knowledge of relational database systems.
  • Working knowledge of MASTERMINE report writing tool a plus.
  • Demonstrated writing skills.

Responsibilities

The following activities are required in this position:

  • Writes, maintains and supports a variety of reports or queries utilizing Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Crystal Reporting, Microsoft Access, MASTERMINE and Microsoft Excel as appropriate.
  • Collecting and collating appropriate data for usage in databases and conducting related research.
  • Discussing business intelligence needs or information with internal staff.
  • Combines data from various sources to produce a holistic view of operations outcome and key business metrics.
  • Generates data-driven insights through partnership and collaboration with internal departments.
  • Acts as main point-of-contact for all ad-hoc and database report requests. Automates and streamlines reports, where possible, for distribution on an ongoing basis.
  • Responsible to aid in basic database technical duties, including general backup, restores, updates, testing, debugging, integration and analysis.
  • Assists and provides counseling and advice to internal departments in determination of suitable analytical methodology to their business & achieving business objectives.
  • Analyzing data with standard statistical methods, interpreting the results, and providing written summary of data analyses.
  • Sharing the knowledge of analysis techniques and data coding with other staff.

Fabricator

Job Description Overview

The Fabricator position is responsible for the quality of work, productivity, attendance/punctuality, safety, flexibility, working without supervision, and general housekeeping.

Qualifications

  • Dedication to excellence and a quality output
  • Will have a skill-set that allows the quick, accurate jigging and checking of products manufactured by the company
  • The ability to perform high quality welds in all positions (vertical up, down, flat and overhead) typically required in fabricating PRAB machinery
  • The ability to perform high quality welds on stainless steel and other alloys such as cast iron, nickel and manganese steels is required
  • Will have the skill-set to perform the following welds: TIG (Primary), MIG and ARC
  • Will have the skill-set to perform surface finish specifications up to food grade on stainless steel surfaces (including food grade welding and polishing)
  • The employee will supply all basic tools required to perform the responsibilities listed

Responsibilities

  • Promote excellence throughout the department
  • Must be able to conduct themselves in a safe manner
  • Maintain a safe and clean work area
  • Read, write and interpret complex blueprints and lists of materials
  • Fabricate components and assemblies from blueprints and sketches
  • Plan various operations required to make assemblies
  • Become familiar with and fabricate pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems
  • Be familiar with construction and operation of shop equipment and maintain it
  • Perform routine machine set-up
  • Act as a group leader (subject to the individual acceptance)
  • Continuous improvement is expected in all critical activities such as overall machine quality, safety, weld strength and appearance, and productivity
  • Design, build and install guards and drive assemblies
  • Set-up and install drive assemblies
  • Final quality checks of products
  • Dimensional verification of parts and final product
  • Work in other areas of the operation as directed by supervision
  • Others as assigned by supervision

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.  This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Description Overview

Electrical Controls Engineers are responsible for overall design of the company’s electrical controls. This is a highly visible position both within the company and to its customers. Strength in controls design coupled with proven project management ability and excellent communication skills are hallmarks of a successful Electrical Controls Engineer. This full-time position reports to the Senior Electrical Controls Engineer.

Qualifications

  • Dedication to excellence and a quality output.
  • Minimum of Associates degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience.
  • Five-years of experience in controls design.
  • Dedication to Excellence and a quality product.
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical.
  • Working knowledge of Windows and general computer operation.
  • Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel.
  • Working knowledge with various PLC programming software.
  • Must be able to work independently, accurately & efficiently.
  • Demonstrated communication, organizational & time management skills.
  • Must be able to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

The following activities are required in this position:

  • Promote excellence throughout the department.
  • Design, documentation, testing & troubleshooting of controls.
  • Production of detailed electrical schematics and panel layout drawings with bill of material.
  • Customer contact with respect to the controls.
  • Work closely with the Design Group detailing exactly what is required in any given panel.
  • Providing Engineering support to internal departments.
  • Guide and assist Service Department.
  • Panel & Logic check-out in the shop before shipment.
  • “Ownership” and responsibility for projects.
  • Interpretation of Customer requirements/specifications.
  • Travel to customer sites as needed.
  • Work closely and communicate with other departments regarding current projects.
  • Panel check out in shop before shipment.
  • Controls Design Engineers represent the company at a high level and must conduct themselves in a professional manner.
  • Others as required by the Senior Controls Design Engineer.

Control Assembly and Pre-Wire, Equipment Pre-Wire

Job Description Overview

The Pre-Wire position is responsible for forming conduit, wiring, labeling, and debugging conveying equipment. Duties will include some control panel assembly. This position reports to the Fabrication Manager and will work closely with the Controls Engineering group. Responsibilities also include quality of workmanship, productivity, attendance/punctuality, safety, flexibility, working without supervision, and general housekeeping.

Qualifications

  • Dedication to excellence and a quality output.
  • Experience forming conduit, wiring, labeling, and debugging conveying equipment.
  • Experience building control panels a plus.
  • Must be able to work independently, accurately, and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects.
  • Familiarity with NEC a plus.
  • The employee will supply all basic tools required to perform the responsibilities listed.

Responsibilities

The following activities are required in this position:

  • Promote excellence throughout the department.
  • Must be able to conduct themselves in a safe manner.
  • Maintain a safe and clean work area.
  • Run conduit, wires, label and test conveying equipment.
  • Read electrical schematics and panel layout drawings with bills of materials.
  • Become familiar with and assemble pneumatic and hydraulic components.
  • Be familiar with construction and operation of shop equipment and maintain it.
  • Continuous improvement is expected in all critical activities such as overall assembly quality, safety, and productivity.
  • Work directly with engineering to sustain scheduled delivery.
  • System test and sign-off before teardown and transfer.
  • Interpretation of Customer specifications.
  • “Ownership” of workmanship.
  • Others as required by supervision.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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