Marmon Holdings

Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc.

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

This position can be assigned to any of the three main production departments within the manufacturing facility.

• Stamping: The primary function of this department is to stamp the parts for the metal burial caskets using different types of presses depending on the part that is needed.
• Assembly: The primary function of this department is to weld and grind the stamped parts of the metal burial caskets.
• Finish: The primary function of this department is to install the finishing parts of the metal burial caskets. This includes, but not limited to, bed, mattress, fabric coverings, hardware, panels, etc.

Production Operator I - Finish

Company Overview:

The Wilbert Group, which is part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway Company. The Wilbert Group is a leading precast concrete manufacturer and service provider, catering to the funeral service, building trades, and agricultural sectors. Our comprehensive range of top-tier concrete offerings encompasses burial vaults, monuments, lawn crypts, columbarium niches, septic tanks, retaining walls, storm shelters, and agricultural precast products. Based on the diverse offerings, a wide range of rolling assets are required ranging from forklifts, construction equipment, trailers, light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles. Operating from numerous manufacturing plants, warehouses, monument production facilities, a casket manufacturing plant, we are dedicated to delivering unparalleled products and services.

Division Overview – Astral

Astral Industries: Astral Industries is a premier manufacturer of high-quality steel burial caskets, offering a diverse range of products including metal, solid wood, engineered wood, veneer wood, and cremation caskets. The division is unique in its ability to purchase raw steel coils and produce finished powder-coated caskets within a single facility. Astral's manufacturing capabilities include electro-mechanical assembly, fabrication, sheet metal forming, stamping, structural welding, and automated powder coating. The company utilizes advanced processes such as a 6-stage pre-treatment for protective coatings and fully automated powder coat lines capable of handling large parts. These capabilities ensure that Astral Industries delivers best-in-class products with exceptional consistency and quality.

Position Overview

This position can be assigned to any of the three main production departments within the manufacturing facility.

• Stamping: The primary function of this department is to stamp the parts for the metal burial caskets using different types of presses depending on the part that is needed.
• Assembly: The primary function of this department is to weld and grind the stamped parts of the metal burial caskets.
• Finish: The primary function of this department is to install the finishing parts of the metal burial caskets. This includes, but not limited to, bed, mattress, fabric coverings, hardware, panels, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform any job within the duties of Production Operator I, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are a representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Dependable
• Flexible
• Excellent observation skills for quality standards
• High standards of safety
• Must have the ability to follow standard and complex instructions
• Perform in a fast-pasted environment
• Operate machinery, small and/or heavy
• Lift or move materials, parts, or finished goods

Production Operator I will remain actively signed off on 0-8 production-related jobs within their assigned department.

Education

• High School, GED, or equivalent is preferred

Experience

No experience is necessary, but experience in the following areas, but not limited to, are preferred.

• Press Operator
• Welding/Grinding
• Sewing
• Hand Tools

Physical Requirements

• The working conditions and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. Employee must be able to handle, lift, and load caskets up to approximately 100lbs.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.