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Xtek, Inc. in Sharonville, Ohio has an opening for an Accounting Specialist. This position is a Salary Grade 4, reporting to A.J. Schreiver. As a member of the Financial Shared Services team, this position will perform accounting activities with the various business units.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Performs accounts payable functions:
  • Keys vendor invoice information into ERP system, matches to purchase orders for payment and conducts payment runs
  • Reviews, verifies and inputs Expense Reports for payment for units assigned
• Performs invoicing to customers for assigned business units.
  • Applies customer payments to their account in system
  • Follows up on past due customer invoices
  • Obtains customers’ tax exemption certificates
• Issues proof of insurance certificates as needed
• Performs other accounting duties as assigned

The ideal candidate will have:

• Accounting or bookkeeping experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Proficiency with business systems. Microsoft D365 experience or other large ERP system would be a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word)

Responsible for development, implementation, training and administration of company-wide safety and health policies, programs and practices. The position will function as an advisor to management on technical and regulatory issues and act as a consultant for Operations to increase efficiency and secure a safe working environment. Reports to the VP, Administration.

Job Duties:

• Lead the organization to effectively implement a comprehensive safety program at all Xtek locations
• Develop, monitor and update safety regulatory and awareness policies and educational training for company management, supervisors, and employees
• Responsible for the dissemination of governing safety regulations, appropriate industry “best practices” as well as internal “best practices” to company management, supervisors, and employees to ensure continuous learning and improvement in Safety & Health performance
• Analyze safety performance, communicate to leadership and Operations the requirements for improving performance including addressing issues, concerns and corrective actions
• Develop and update annual company safety goals and/or benchmarks to company employees and subcontractors
• Lead project safety meetings as well as significant safety incident investigations and root cause analysis
• Develop and implement project specific Emergency Plans including local first response contacts and company contacts
• Investigate complaints of possible safety violations/deficiencies and take corrective actions on deficiencies
• Lead new equipment/new process reviews, including process hazard analysis and operator training
• Monitor and complete all required Safety and OSHA reporting to governmental agencies. Develop and provide safety reports and explain overall safety performance
• Review all Accident Investigation Reports and complete follow-up investigations as needed. Disseminate findings and implement correct actions
• Manage compliance audits and internal audits of employee and subcontractor work activities and work with Operations to evaluate status and compliance with safety policies and governing regulations. Where there are gaps, educate, coach and take corrective action to close the gaps. Provide feedback to President and other personnel as needed
• Conduct annual review and update of existing safety-related policies in Company Policy Manual

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Safety, Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering) or equivalent combination of education and technical experience
• 5+ years of progressive Health & Safety experience
• Experience working with government regulations and a thorough knowledge of federal, state and local government Health & Safety regulations (OSHA, ANSI, DOT, etc.)
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills including root cause and risk analysis methodologies
• Demonstrated interpersonal, written/verbal communication and presentation skills
• Proven leadership and teamwork skills to work collaboratively
• Ability to travel
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software programs

Preferred:

• Professional safety designation (i.e. CSP)
• AED/CPR/basic First Aid certifications

Status: Tier 7
Reports To: Heat Treat Supervisor

General Summary:
This position is an entry level position in the heat treat area. The person who fills this position will learn the basics of heat treating while assisting others and performing crane duties.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Loads and unloads furnaces while in the cab of the overhead crane.
• Assists others in preparing product for furnaces which includes:
  • Positioning and loading parts onto furnace fixtures
  • Setting up products with appropriate lifting/handling fixtures
  • Wrapping
  • Painting
  • Protecting products for carburizing, hardening and quenching cycles
• Any other duties as laid out by Heat Treat Supervisor or Metallurgy Manager

Required Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Quality & Safety Systems (ISO9001 & ISO14001)
• Maintain 5S standards in department.
• Work outside of primary responsibilities to help others in department as needed.

Education and Experience:

• High School graduate or equivalent minimum education.
• Some Heat Treat experience is a plus but not a requirement.

Xtek is seeking additional personnel for our growing Field Service business. Ideal candidates will have experience with maintaining and servicing heavy industrial equipment. A background as a millwright, field machinist or welder is a definite plus. The position includes:

• installing, repairing, removing gearboxes, industrial drive trains and processing lines
• travel to US-based customer sites (30-50% travel)
• when traveling, paid per diems plus hourly travel premiums for all regular and overtime work.
• for non-travel periods, work and train at our Cincinnati facility as part of the regular Service and Maintenance groups

Status: Tier 7
Reports To: Logistics Supervisor

General Summary:
Operates industrial trucks and overhead cranes/hoists to re-position materials for operations support and logistics functions.  Provide support for the general logistics group including part movement, shipping, receiving, and inventory control.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collects and delivers materials, parts, products for operations support between buildings and departments.
• Supports operations with bin and scrap movement.
• Loads and unloads trucks with proper follow up on paperwork and documentation.
• Complete information in AX and inventory systems for proper tracking of materials.

Other Responsibilities:

• Packs finished and wrapped products in containers for shipment. Verify correctness of product from paperwork and in AX.  Enter and retrieve information in AX for packing instructions and final dimensions.
• Build basic crates and pallets from wood and other materials for part storage and shipment.
• Maintain equipment used for good operation and safety. Maintain appearance of logistics and production working areas.

Required Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of the inventory transaction process in Microsoft Dynamics AX pertaining to movement of parts for the production process
• Ability to use overhead cranes and hoists. Ability to operate fork trucks.
• Ability to operate equipment for constructing crates.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5 years of experience or equivalent

Xtek has multiple opportunities for machinists at our Cincinnati facility. Experience is a plus with very competitive compensation for individuals with demonstrated skills. We also provide a robust training program for our entry-level positions. Xtek has a long history of developing non-machinists who have the desire and ability to learn. Our factory has a wide range of equipment from manual lathes to the most sophisticated digital machining centers.

Available opportunities include:

• vertical, horizontal turning & grinding
• milling
• gear tooth cutting & grinding
• final assembly & run test

Status: Tier 5
Reports To: Manufacturing Support Supervisor

General Summary:
Perform general facility equipment and grounds inspection and maintenance. Perform general equipment and facilities repairs and assist in larger repairs. Provide assistance to maintenance technicians and management on maintenance projects and repairs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Equipment inspection and preventative maintenance from maintenance documentation. Perform general repairs and assist with more complex repairs as necessary.
• General facility inspection and preventative maintenance from maintenance documentation. Perform general repairs and assist with more complex repairs as necessary.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks as part of the preventative maintenance program
• Perform general equipment repairs and assist technicians on larger repairs.
• General assistance with the maintenance operation as necessary through equipment and facilities projects
• Perform troubleshooting on equipment with assistance from other technicians as necessary.
• Trains with outside technicians on maintenance projects and equipment repairs.
• Gain experience and progress on technical ability to diagnose and repair equipment and facilities issues.

Required Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to be attentive to the surroundings of an industrial environment and work safety within this facility.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of Quality and EHS systems.
• Working knowledge of the maintenance system in Microsoft Dynamics AX.
• General mechanical and electrical knowledge of industrial machinery and an industrial facility.
• Ability to understand and follow engineering and maintenance prints, procedures, standards, and documentation.
• Ability to use overhead cranes, lifting equipment, and hoists. Fork truck operating certification.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5 years of experience or equivalent

Xtek, Inc. in Sharonville, Ohio has an opening for a Senior Accountant. As a member of the Financial Shared Services team, this position will coordinate accounting activities with the various business units.

Primary responsibilities include:

• For assigned areas/business units, ensure fair presentation of the financial statements and proper internal controls are in place
• Responsible for accounting processes and recording of transactions in the general ledger related to:
  • Banking and cash application
  • Debt
  • Reconciliation of general ledger accounts
• Responsible for employee purchasing card programs and virtual card payment process with vendors
• Oversees customer invoicing/billing process for assigned business units
• Responsible for reporting of Capex projects and related budgets
• Performs initiatives surrounding customer credit and the company’s liability insurance

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of corporate accounting experience, with manufacturing
• experience preferred
• CPA license preferred
• Excellent verbal, written communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency with business systems. Microsoft D365 experience or other large ERP system would be a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word)