**Old Dominion Brush Company Inc.** (parent company - Alamo Group) is currently accepting applications to fill the position of **Broom Assembler - Broom Machine Operator** in its Broom Department in Richmond, VA. Under immediate supervision, the broom assembler - broom machine operator is responsible for assembling multiple broom types from provided parts and pieces using automated machinery. **Why ODB?** The ODB (Old Dominion Brush) Company has been manufacturing municipal products since 1910. ODB has been in the street sweeper and debris collection equipment business for over 112 years with the knowledge and experience that is second to none. Using our 200,000 square foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and high volume purchasing, ODB offers the highest quality street sweeper brushes, brooms, and replacement parts at competitive prices. ODB offers competitive pay and a wide range of employee benefits including: + Military-Friendly Employer – V3 Certified + Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage + 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a Company Match + Profit Sharing + Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays + Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Programs + Wellness Programs + Employee Assistance Programs + Training and Development Programs + Employee Tuition Reimbursement and Dependent Scholarship Programs + Located 3 blocks from Bus Stop + And much more! If interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply directly to the ODB job site here . Careers - Old Dominion Brush Company (odbco.com) (https://www.odbco.com/careers/) **Essential Functions of the Job:** + Assemble various types of brooms from provided parts and pieces of various sizes and materials + Perform maintenance checks on machines + Using a welder, tack metal bristles to frames (wafers) of replacement broom + Adhere to all safety policies and procedures. + Wear appropriate PPE + Meet daily production amounts + Attention to quality + May review materials on hand to insure have materials needed for the daily production, may stage pre-production materials and post-production product for pick up by material handler. + Basic math skills, able to read a tape measure accurately (American system) in order to produce product to customer and company expectations + Ability to learn basic welding - tack and MIG weld to adhere material to wafer or broom roll + Use electronic crane **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):** Ability to use hand and power tools Positive team-based attitude and willingness to cross train on machinery within the facility Ability to adhere to company safety expectations and wear required PPE Ability to multitask in fast-paced production environment Ability to work as part of a team Ability to drive a forklift Ability to use a power tools such as an electric drill **Education and Experience:** High school diploma or GED certificate helpful 1 to 3 years’ prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment using manual assembly techniques preferred Able to understand English **Working Conditions:** The following activities are required up to 100% of a typical day: + Stand, walk on concrete service + Use hands or fingers to handle or feel + Reach with hands and arms + Talk, hear + Lift, pull and push up to 35 pounds unassisted + Work near moving mechanical parts The following activities are required up to 50% of a typical day: + Stoop, kneel and crouch + Lift, pull and push 36 to 100 pounds with assistance + Work near fumes or airborne particles + Work near vibrating equipment Position has the following vision requirements: + Must be able to distinguish colors and shades of color Work performed in a loud manufacturing environment. Work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather) **Notes:** In addition to Broom Machine, additional machinery used includes forklift, electric drill, MIG welder, former, rollers. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).