EXHIBIT 10.29
AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
ALLIED HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS, INC.
MEDICAL PRODUCTS DIVISION
AND
DISTRICT NO. 9
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS
AND AEROSPACE WORKERS
AUGUST 1, 2000 -- MAY 31, 2003
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APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINING PROGRAM XXV 21
BULLETIN BOARDS XVIII 18
CHECKOFF IV 3
DISCHARGE CASES XII 15
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY I 1
FUNERAL LEAVE XIV 15
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE XI 13
GROUP INSURANCE AND PENSION XXIV 19
HEALTH PROVISIONS XV 15
HOLIDAYS VI 5
HOURS OF WORK III 1
JOB TRANSFERS WITHIN IN THE UNIT XX 18
JURY DUTY XIII 15
LEAD PERSONS XVII 17
LEGALITY CLAUSE XXIX 23
LEAVES OF ABSENCE XXVII 22
MANAGEMENT XXVI 21
NO LOSS OF PAY XXIII 19
OVERTIME DISTRIBUTION V 4
PAY DAY XXI 19
RECOGNITION I 1
REPRIMANDS XXII 19
REST PERIODS IX 11
SENIORITY VII 6
SEVERANCE ALLOWANCE XXVIII 23
SHIFT DEFINITION III 2
TEMPORARY AND EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN VIII 11
TERM XXX 24
UNION SECURITY I 1
VACATIONS X 11
VISITS TO PERSONNEL XIX 18
WAGES XVI 17
WORK DAY DEFINITIONS III 2
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WORK LIMITATIONS II 1
WORK WEEK DEFINITION III 2
APPENDIX A 25
APPENDIX B 26
ATTACHMENT OF LETTERS 27
ADDENDUM 31
JOB DESCRIPTIONS 32
AGREEMENT
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THIS AGREEMENT entered into this 1st day of August, 2000, between ALLIED
HEALTHCARE, INC. and its successors or assigns, hereinafter referred to as the
"Company" and DISTRICT NO. 9 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS AND
AEROSPACE WORKERS, hereinafter referred to as the "Union".
ARTICLE I
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RECOGNITION
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SECTION 1. The Company recognizes the Union as the sole and exclusive
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bargaining agent for all production and maintenance employees employed in the
Company's plant, but excluding office and clerical employees, watchmen, guards,
professional employees and supervisors as defined in the National Labor
Relations Act, as amended.
SECTION 2. UNION SECURITY. As a condition of employment, all employees
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subject to the provisions of this Agreement shall be members of the Union on or
after the thirty-first (31st) day following the beginning of such employment or
the execution date of this Agreement, whichever is later.
Employees who are on layoff for any reason and who fail to keep their
membership in good standing as provided for by this Section shall be subject to
discharge.
SECTION 3. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY. The Company and the Union hereby
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agree that there shall be no discrimination based on an employee's race, sex,
religion, national origin, union affiliation, age, Vietnam or disabled veterans'
status, or handicap as provided by law. The Company will also comply with the
American with Disabilities Act.
ARTICLE II
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WORK LIMITATIONS OF EXCLUDED EMPLOYEES
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Employees in positions excluded from this Agreement shall not do work on
jobs for which rates of pay are established by the Company in the Agreement with
the Union except for the purpose of instructing or in emergencies when other
employees are not available.
ARTICLE III
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HOURS OF WORK
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SECTION 1. PURPOSE OF ARTICLE. This Article is intended to define the
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hours of work and to provide a basis for calculation of overtime, but shall not
be construed as a guarantee or a limitation of hours of work per day or per
week, or of days of work per week.
SECTION 2. DEFINITION OF A WORK DAY. A day shall be defined as the
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twenty-four (24) hour period commencing at the start of the employee's shift.
The basic work day shall consist of eight (8) consecutive hours in such
twenty-four (24) hour period exclusive of a lunch period. (The only exceptions
to the above will be those where an employee works straight through the shift
being paid for a lunch period.)
SECTION 3. DEFINITION OF A WORK WEEK. The basic work week shall consist
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of five (5) basic eight (8) hour days, Monday through Friday, inclusive, except
that the basic work week of certain employees may begin on other than Mondays
and runs for five (5) consecutive basic eight (8) hour days.
SECTION 4. DEFINITION OF SHIFTS. Any shift starting on or after 7:00 a.m.
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but before 3:00 p.m. shall be considered a first shift. Any shift starting on
or after 3:00 p.m. but before 11:00 p.m. shall be considered a second shift.
Any shift starting on or after 11:00 p.m. but before 7:00 a.m. shall be
considered a third shift.
The following times have been established for current shifts:
1st shift 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
2nd shift 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
3rd shift 11:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
with the exception of Shipping and Receiving and related Packer Material
Handlers whose hours will be:
1st shift 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
2nd shift 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight
The Company will allow Packer Material Handlers assigned to the warehouse to
start their first shift at 7:00 a.m. as long as a second shift exists in the
shipping department. The Company and the Union agree that third shift employees
hours will be from 11:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. These employees will work 7.5 hours
and be paid for 8 hours.
SECTION 5. DAY OF SHIFT. For the purpose of defining Saturday, Sunday and
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holiday pay, a shift shall be considered as having been worked on the calendar
day on which the shift begins. Any shift beginning at 12:00 Midnight will be
considered as the third shift of the preceding day, except on Saturday, in which
case such shift shall be considered Sunday.
SECTION 5.1. A third shift may be added with a Sunday through Thursday
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work week. A Sunday night start would be considered the first day of the work
week and not be subject to the Sunday overtime premium.
SECTION 5.2. The starting time for the second shift in Primary Machining
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may be modified to start at 4:30 PM. Primary Machining only refers to three job
classifications: Mazak, Set-up Single Spindle, and Set Up Specialist. Second
Shift in Primary Machining will receive an additional fifty (50) cents per hour
whenever their shift starts at 4:30 PM.
SECTION 6. If it becomes necessary to change the number of shifts, the
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schedule of hours, or both, such changes shall be mutually agreed to by the
Company and the Union Committee. Any person who is required to report to work
earlier than his regular scheduled starting time shall be permitted to work his
regular schedule of hours.
SECTION 7. Any person reporting for work at his regular scheduled starting
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time shall be guaranteed four (4) hours' work or four (4) hours pay.
The provisions of this Section shall not apply if, due to circumstances
beyond the Company's control, such as fire, flood, destruction of property
and/or working facilities due to failure of utilities caused by nature in which
the Company is not provided with time to give employees proper advance
notification.
ARTICLE IV
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CHECK-OFF
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SECTION 1. The Company agrees for and on account of the employees covered
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by this Agreement who are members of District No. 9, I.A.M.A.W. who furnish the
Company with properly signed authorization cards, to deduct monthly dues out of
the wages of such employees from the third pay check of each month, such
deduction to be in payment of dues for the current month. Such authorization
cards shall be furnished by the Union.
SECTION 2. If an employee does not have sufficient earnings in said dues
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deduction week to pay for his dues, then such dues shall be deducted from wages
subsequently earned during that calendar month. If he does not have sufficient
wages in said subsequent month, then the Company shall have no obligation to
deduct dues for such month unless the Union notifies the Company as to specific
amount due.
SECTION 3. Dues deductions shall start the following month for employees
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who furnish the Company with the above required authorization.
SECTION 4. The Company agrees to remit such dues, so collected, to the
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Financial Secretary of the Union. The Union shall advise the Company, in
writing, as to the amount of the dues to be deducted, how the check for such
dues shall be made payable and as to the name of the Financial Secretary and
address to which such funds shall be sent.
ARTICLE V
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OVERTIME
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SECTION 1. The Company has the right to provide and require overtime work
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and employees will be expected to perform such work on request.
SECTION 2. Except in emergency situations, the Company agrees to notify
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employees of Saturday work requirements twenty-four (24) hours in advance of
such Saturday work requirements.
SECTION 3. Overtime work shall be divided as impartially and equitable as
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is practical among the employees regularly assigned to do the work within the
same shift and job classification. Overtime logs are to be posted in each
department.
In order to provide the above, the Company agrees to maintain a maximum
regular work week overtime differential of twenty (20) hours.
The Company further agrees to maintain a maximum Saturday overtime
differential of twenty (20) hours.
Errors in the equitable distribution of overtime shall be remedied by the
assignment of an overlooked employee to the next overtime work that becomes
available on work which he is regularly assigned to perform within his shift and
job classification.
SECTION 4. An employee who is required to work overtime, but does not work
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shall be credited on the over-time distribution log as if he had worked the
declined overtime.
SECTION 5. Corrected overtime distribution logs shall be posted every two
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weeks. All overtime logs shall revert to zero effective June 1st of each year.
SECTION 6. All employees returning from a leave of absence for any reason
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or a layoff, shall be credited with the highest number of overtime hours worked
by employees regularly assigned to perform the work within the shift and job
classification.
SECTION 7. Lead persons shall not be covered by the equalization
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principles outlined in Section 3 of this Article.
SECTION 8. All time worked in any one day over eight (8) hours shall be
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overtime and paid for at the rate of time and one-half for the first four (4)
hours and double time thereafter. This does not apply to Saturday work if
Saturday is an overtime day.
SECTION 9. Time and one-half shall be paid for the first eight (8) hours
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worked on a Saturday and double time thereafter.
SECTION 10. Double time shall be paid for all work performed on Sunday.
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SECTION 11. If an employee, child, or dependent spouse has a previously
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scheduled doctor or dentist appointment outside the regular work day, when
overtime is required, the employee will be excused and no points will be
charged, provided proper documentation is furnished.
ARTICLE VI
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HOLIDAYS
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SECTION 1. Double time shall be paid for all time worked on the following
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holidays: New Year's Day, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day,
Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving,
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year Eve's. If a holiday falls on a Saturday,
it shall be observed on the preceding working day. If a holiday falls on a
Sunday, it shall be observed on the following working day.
SECTION 2. For all employees who are employed for thirty (30) days or more
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in the unit covered by District No. 9 International Association of Machinists
and Aerospace Workers, eight (8) hours straight time shall be paid for the
following holidays: New Year's Day, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ Day, Good Friday,
Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after
Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve. In order to be
eligible for such holiday pay, an employee must have actually worked both the
last scheduled workday before and the first scheduled workday after such holiday
unless ill or excused by the Company, or have scheduled a vacation day before or
after the holiday. However, any employee reporting late for work the day before
or the day after a holiday shall have that period of time deducted from his
holiday pay instead of losing an entire day's pay.
SECTION 3. Any employee working on the above mentioned holidays shall be
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paid double overtime for all hours of work actually performed in addition to the
eight (8) hours straight time holiday pay provided for in the foregoing
paragraph.
SECTION 4. When a holiday falls within an employee's regular vacation, the
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employee shall receive an extra day off with pay.
SECTION 5. The Company agrees to schedule a normal eight (8) hours work
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schedule the work day before the Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day
holidays. The intent of the language is to limit the Company's ability to
schedule work on these 3 holiday weekends. All overtime on those days will be
voluntary.
SECTION 6. The Company agrees to use only volunteers on holidays. The
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Company agrees that no overtime will be required on the day preceding
contractually observed holidays. If an employee works 8 regularly scheduled
hours the day after a holiday, he/she will receive full holiday pay.
ARTICLE VII
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SENIORITY
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SECTION 1. Seniority shall be applied upon a plant wide basis on layoff
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and re-employment (the Company will not be expected to place any employee in a
trainee classification in order to make the employee eligible to apply seniority
on a plant-wide basis in layoff and re-employment).
SECTION 2. Each employee in the bargaining unit as of June 1, 1962 shall
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have a plant-wide seniority defined as the employee's length of continuous
service since the employee's last date of hire, except those employees who were
added to the bargaining unit on transfer from the Company's Blind Manufacturing
Department whose seniority shall date as to the date of transfer.
Temporary layoffs due to lack of work, illness or injury of employee or
other causes beyond the control of the employee shall not constitute
interruption of continuous service as it is used here in this Article.
SECTION 2.5. Any employee may be assigned to any job within their
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classification.
SECTION 3. Employees may be permitted to bump and displace other employees
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on a plant-wide seniority basis only at such time as there is a contraction of
the work force and then only to an equal or lower rated job classification.
SECTION 4. In all cases, plant-wide seniority shall be the basis of
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layoff, providing that the retained employee can satisfactorily perform the work
required.
In no case shall an employee have any right in a reduction in force to a
job at the higher level than the job in which they were surplus.
The sequence of layoffs shall be as follows:
(a) Probationary employees shall be the first to be laid off unless
the skills and experience required for their jobs are such that senior
employees are unable to qualify.
(b) Employees who are surplus in a particular job classification shall
be laid off in the reverse order in which they were hired in
accordance with their plant-wide seniority, provided, however, that
the retained employee can satisfactorily perform the work required.
(c) During a contraction of the work force senior employees who are
surplus in a particular job classification shall be permitted to
displace (bump) employees with less plant seniority in other equal of
lower rated job classifications; provided, the employee can pass the
pre-qualification test at the time of the bump and meet the
requirements of the job within three (3) working days. Should an
employee not be able to pass any pre-qualification test required for
the positions, the employee shall be denied the opportunity to bump to
that position. Should there be no pre-qualifying test for the position
the employee must meet the requirements of the job within three (3)
working days. If the employee is allowed to bump to the position, but
cannot meet the requirements of the job in three (3) working days the
employee shall be disqualified and allowed to bump to any lower
classification his or her seniority allows.
(d) In lieu of bumping or transfer to an equal or lower rated
classification, senior employees who are surplus in a particular
classification may elect a layoff. Employees who elect a layoff in
lieu of bumping or transfer to an equal or lower rated classification,
shall have recall rights only to the classification held at the time
of layoff. An exception shall be employees who bump or transfer to an
equal or lower rated classification, and during a subsequent
contraction of the work force elect a layoff rather than bumping or
transferring again. Such employees shall have recall rights to the
classification held at the time of layoff and to all higher or equal
classifications up to and including their highest original
classification or its equivalent.
(e) When an employee's plant-wide seniority does not permit the
election of a layoff or of bumping to an equal or lower rated
classification, the employee shall be laid off. These employees shall
have recall rights to the highest classification held prior to the
other equal or lower rated classifications in accordance with their
plant-wide seniority.
SECTION 5. Each newly hired employee shall be considered a probationary
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employee and shall not acquire seniority or employment rights until he has
completed a probationary period. During such period, the Company may lay off or
discharge an employee at its own discretion without future obligation to rehire
him and without the employee having recourse to the grievance procedure.
The probationary period shall be thirty (30) calendar days. On completion of
the probationary period an employee will be credited with an equivalent amount
of plant seniority.
SECTION 5.5. When it is necessary to transfer an employee temporarily from
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one classification to another, the following sequence shall be followed:
1. The Senior displaced employee in the plant whose permanent
classification is to be temporarily filled.
2. Those employees in the plant who are available as a result of a
breakdown or lack of work.
3. Any other employee in the plant except, that no employee will be
required to temporarily transfer for more than 15 working days in a
calendar quarter.
Any employee who is temporarily transferred shall be paid in accordance
with Article XX, Sections 1 and 2 of this Agreement.
SECTION 6. In all cases of promotion or transfer, the following factors
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shall be considered:
(a) Seniority.
(b) Knowledge of and/or ability to do the job.
(c) Physical fitness.
Where factors (b) and (c) are approximately equal between employees to be
considered, seniority shall govern.
All new job classifications and/or permanent vacancies, as determined by
management shall be posted for bid (including trainee classifications). Job
bidding shall apply only to promotions. A promotion shall be defined as a
higher rated job classification (final rates of classification including trainee
classification). No employee in the trainee classification shall be permitted
to bid until completion of his trainee period on his present classification.
Employees will be eligible to bid lateral or down on all new classifications and
job openings within the plant. An employee awarded such a bid will not be
eligible to bid lateral or down or to request a lateral or downward transfer for
a period of one (1) year. The vacancy resulting from this procedure will be
filled under the job bidding procedure for promotions.
Jobs shall be posted for a period of twenty-four (24) hours. The posting
shall include the stated job classification, the rate of pay and the shift to be
worked. A sealed box shall be provided for this purpose. The bids will be
opened by an accredited representative of both parties to this Labor Agreement.
Vacancies shall be filled by promotion or transfer when possible to do so,
providing the employees considered can satisfactorily do the work required. The
Company will advise the Union Committee, after making the change by promotion or
transfer, to the Union Committee. If any employee feels he has been improperly
bypassed, he may file a grievance in accordance with the Grievance Procedure in
this Agreement.
Employees promoted or transferred with the bargaining unit and who failed to
qualify within thirty (30) days may return to their former classification,
or if such classification is not available, then to the most nearly equivalent
classification.
SECTION 7. Laid-off employees shall be called back in reverse order in
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which they were laid off in accordance with the seniority provisions of this
Agreement. The Company shall notify them in writing by Certified Mail, Return
Receipt Requested, forwarded to their last known address on the Company's
records, and if any such employee shall fail to report to work within
twenty-four (24) hours, the Company may call the next employee in order of
seniority to fill the said position. Failure to report to work within
twenty-four (24) hours after having received the aforesaid notice will result in
loss of seniority, and the Company will be relieved of any obligation to
reinstate the employee. It is the sole responsibility of the employee to keep
the Company informed as to his address and/or telephone number. The Company
will give full consideration to any extenuating circumstances.
(a) An employee must accept recall to the highest original
classification held prior to a contraction of the work force or the
employee shall forfeit all seniority rights. Provided recall is for at
least four (4) hours of work, an employee must accept recall to the
highest original classification held prior to contraction of the work
force or the employee shall forfeit all seniority rights. Should
recall be for temporary (less than four (4) hours of work), an
employee must accept recall to the highest original classification
held prior to a contraction of the work force or the employee shall
forfeit all seniority rights with respect to future temporary work.
(b) An employee recalled to an equal or lower rated classification
(not the highest original classification held prior to a contraction
of the work force) shall have an election of accepting the recall or
of continuing on layoff. If the employee elects to continue on layoff,
his recall rights shall be limited only to the highest original
classification held prior to a contraction of the work force. If the
employee accepts recall to another equal or lower rated
classification, he shall be subject to the same performance
requirements and conditions stated in Section 4 of this Article.
(c) An employee on layoff shall have no rights to a job classification
higher than the highest original classification held prior to a
contraction of the work force. However, if such an opening should
occur, the Company may at its own discretion offer such a higher
classification opening to such an employee on layoff without regard to
seniority after application of the bidding procedure of the Agreement
to those employees actively employed.
Should said employee refuse the higher rated classification, it shall
have no effect on their status and rights under this Agreement. Should
said employee accept the higher rated classification, the employee
shall be governed by Section 6 of this Article provided that the
Employee's seniority entitles the employee to such other or former
classification. Should the employee's seniority not entitle the
employee to such other or former classifications the employee's status
shall avert to layoff with full rights provided by this Agreement.
SECTION 8. Employees who desire to be considered for a lateral or downward
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transfer, shall register their desire with the personnel department in writing,
dating and signing their individual request.
SECTION 8.5. Employees wishing to transfer shifts within the same
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department and class may do so if a job opening exists. Once preference is
granted, they will not be permitted to exercise this right for a period of six
(6) months. Employees shall register their desire with the personnel department
in writing, dating and signing their individual request.
SECTION 9. In the Screw Machine Department, job classification promotion
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vacancies shall be filled by automatic consideration to lower pay-rated screw
machine job classification employees.
Upgrading to Set-Up Man from Operator shall be in progressive steps within
the Company Training Program as established. Employees entering the Training
Program and completing a six month evaluation period successfully, shall be
upgraded to the classification of Set-Up Trainee. Employees upgraded to Set-Up
Trainee shall receive one-half (1/2) the difference between their current
existing Operator rate and that of Set-Up Man.
The final twelve (12) months of the program shall be incremental steps
increasing every three (3) months or sooner as the employee qualifies for such
increases.
SECTION 10. An employee shall lose seniority rights for any one of the
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following reasons:
(a) If an employee is not in the active employment of the Company for
eighteen (18) consecutive months.
(b) If he quits on his own accord.
(c) If he is dismissed for just cause which is not contested by the
Union within five (5) working days, subject to the Grievance
Procedure.
(d) If he is absent for three (3) successive working days or more
without just cause and without notifying the Company. (All employees,
however, will cooperate to the fullest extent to notify the Company
the first day by telephone).
(e) Working for another employer during a leave of absence in which
case the employee will be considered to have voluntarily quit.
(f) If he fails to return to work within twenty-four (24) hours as
outlined in Section 7 above.
(g) No employee's seniority shall be terminated on account of extended
illness, provided that such employee reports at the expiration of each
thirty (30) days to the Company by mail, the status of his illness and
supplies medical evidence as requested. During this leave of absence
the employee shall continue to accrue seniority for a period of twelve
(12) months. At the end of the twelve (12) month period, these
employees shall retain the seniority held as of that date and shall
not accrue additional seniority until they return to work. The
Company's obligation to provide benefits or payment or costs for
benefits shall cease at the end of twelve (12) months and resume when
the employee returns to work. Such employee, upon return to work, will
be assigned to his former position, if available (or the next
comparable position if not available) if physically able to perform
the duties thereof. In the event of the inability to properly perform
such duties, the Company will endeavor to assign other suitable
employment.
SECTION 11. Those employees promoted to a salaried ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ position
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prior to June 1, 1973, shall continue to accrue seniority until December 31,
1973. At the end of this period, these employees shall retain the seniority
held as of that date and shall not accrue additional seniority.
Subsequent to June 1, 1973, employees promoted to non-bargaining unit
positions shall continue to accrue seniority for a period of thirty (30) days.
At the end of this period, these employees shall retain the seniority held as of
that date and shall not accrue additional seniority.
SECTION 12. It is agreed that the Company and the Union will cooperate in
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drawing up seniority lists which shall be posted on the bulletin board. Any
objections to said lists shall be made within ten (10) working days after it is
posted, otherwise it will be considered a true list. Employees absent during
the time of posting because of illness or layoff shall have ten (10) working
days after recall or after they return to object to said list. An up-to-date
seniority list will be posted each three (3) months.
SECTION 13. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ within the department shall, on the date of layoff
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of any employees, be given a list of the employees to be laid off.
SECTION 14. Unless prevented from doing so by circumstances beyond the
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control of the Company, the Company agrees to notify the employees of layoffs at
least two (2) working days in advance of such layoffs.
ARTICLE VIII
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TEMPORARY AND EMERGENCY SHUTDOWNS
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SECTION 1. Shutdowns through five (5) consecutive working days per year
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per department shall not be considered as a layoff for purposes of the
Agreement, and any temporary release from work in such cases shall involve only
the employee or employees whose jobs are affected. After five (5) consecutive
working days, the Company shall revert to the lay-off provision contained in
Article VII, Section 4. An emergency shutdown of one (1) day or less shall not
be counted toward the five (5) working day provision above. An emergency
shutdown are those due to circumstances beyond the Company's control as defined
in Article III, Section 7.
SECTION 2. Partial or complete shutdowns for the balance of a shift shall
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be governed by the provisions of Article III, Section 7.
ARTICLE IX
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REST PERIODS
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The Company agrees to provide an adequate rest period of a full ten (10)
minute in each half of the shift for all employees.
ARTICLE X
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VACATIONS
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SECTION 1. All employees covered by this agreement who have completed one
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(1) year's employment with the Company shall receive one (1) week's vacation
with forty (40) hours' pay.
SECTION 2. All employees covered by this Agreement who have completed
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three (3) years of employment with the Company shall receive two (2) weeks'
vacation with eighty (80) hours' pay.
SECTION 3. All employees covered by this Agreement who have completed nine
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(9) years of employment with the Company shall receive three (3) weeks' vacation
with one hundred twenty (120) hours' pay.
SECTION 3.5. All employees covered by this Agreement who have completed
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fifteen (15) years of employment with the Company shall receive four (4) weeks'
vacation with one hundred sixty (160) hours' pay.
SECTION 4. The anniversary date of employment established the amount of
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vacation earned in accord with Sections 1 through 3.5, which vacation shall be
scheduled and taken in the subsequent 12 months ending with the next anniversary
date of employment.
SECTION 5. The rate to be used in calculating vacation pay is hourly rate
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of employee at the time the vacation is taken.
SECTION 6. Effective January 1, 1986, it is mutually agreed that the
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Company may close its plant for one week vacation in conjunction with the
Independence Day holiday. The Independence Day holiday will be celebrated on
Monday following the shutdown period. Employees with vacation entitlement will
take vacation during this period.
The Company will provide ninety (90) days' notice if the vacation shutdown
period is to be scheduled in any given year.
The Company reserves the right to request certain employees to work during
this period to perform whatever necessary functions as may be required to
maintain reasonable continuity in maintenance and service to its customers.
Those employees entitled to greater than one (1) week vacation shall
schedule up to two (2) additional weeks of vacation by March 1st. Vacation
may be scheduled in single day increments in accordance with the Company
memorandum regarding one day at a time vacations, dated 2/16/1996.
Employees will be allowed to use their vacation in single or half-day
increments (4 hours) or partial weeks. All employees will be allowed to request
in advance both single days or partial weeks vacation. In advance means a
minimum of 24 hours prior to the day requested. For an employee to be allowed
to request a single or half-day of vacation on that date, the employee must have
attendance points of five (5) or above. This request must be made prior to but
no later than one (1) hour after the start of the employee's shift. Employees
unable to contact their supervisors directly should leave a message on the
supervisors phonemail indicating their request for a vacation day. The
phonemail system time dates all messages. Those messages received prior to the
end of the first hour (after the employee's start time) and who meet the
eligibility requirements (5 points or more) will be honored. Employees who use
a half-day vacation will only be allowed to work 4 hours that day since vacation
days are for eight (8) hours. Employees who do not conform to this policy will
not be allowed to use a vacation day and will be charged with an absence.
In all cases, insofar as possible, vacation will be granted at the time
most desired by the employee. However, where there is scheduling conflict
seniority shall dictate the order in the scheduling of the vacation.
The final right to designate vacation periods is exclusively reserved to
the Company in order to assure the efficient operation of the plant.
SECTION 7. Vacation pay shall be at the rate in effect at the time
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vacation is taken. Employees who have been in the employ of the Company more
than six (6) months terminating their employment with the Company for any reason
whatsoever shall receive one-twelfth (1/12) of their regular vacation allotment
due them at the time of such termination for each month worked after their last
anniversary date.
SECTION 8. An employee who enlists or who is inducted into the United
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States Armed Forces shall be considered as being on a leave of absence, in
accordance with regulations and procedures of applicable Federal statutes. His
vacation pay shall be computed accordingly. Upon his return to work, he shall
have such time spent in the Armed Forces counted for determining whether he is
eligible for one, two, three or four weeks vacation.
SECTION 9. Employees laid off and recalled shall in the following vacation
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period receive a pro-rated vacation based on Section 7, less any vacation pay
given them when laid off.
If an employee's layoff was less than three (3) consecutive months, he
shall receive vacation pay the same as if he had not been laid off. However, if
said employee was laid off longer than three consecutive months, such months
beyond three (3) shall not be counted for the purpose of computing vacation pay.
An employee on leave of absence less than three (3) consecutive months
shall receive vacation pay at the same as if he had not been on a leave of
absence. However, if said employee was on a leave of absence for longer than
three (3) consecutive months, such months beyond three (3) shall not be counted
for the purpose of computing vacation pay.
SECTION 10. It shall be a violation of this Agreement for an employee to
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accept vacation pay in lieu of vacation. It shall also be a violation of this
Agreement for an employer to offer an employee vacation pay in lieu of vacation.
SECTION 11. Split vacations to be paid off at the time vacation is taken.
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ARTICLE XI
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GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
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SECTION 0.5. A grievance is defined as a complaint or dispute concerning
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alleged violations of, non compliance with, or the interpretation or application
of specific provisions of this Agreement. This does not limit the right of the
Union to file a grievance in the behalf of the employee who has been
disciplined.
SECTION 1. The Company agrees to recognize stewards elected by the Union
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from among the Company's employees to the extent of one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ per
department per shift. The stewards will be allowed such reasonable time off
from their regular duties without loss of pay as is necessary in the handling of
grievances and union business.
The Company shall also recognize a plant grievance committee which shall
consist of at least three (3) employees for the purpose of collective bargaining
and the handling of grievances after grievances have been handled in the first
step of the Grievance Procedure by a departmental ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ on a particular shift
involved.
SECTION 2. When grievances arise, the following procedure shall be
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followed; each enumerated step to be exhausted before resorting to the next.
(a) An employee who has a grievance shall report it to his ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in
writing not later than the fifth (5th) working day following the
incident which caused the grievance. It will be discussed promptly by
the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the employee and his union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If no settlement is
reached within five (5) working days, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall answer the
grievance, signed and in writing.
(b) The grievance may then be presented by the shop committee to the
Plant Superintendent within five (5) working days after receipt of the
answer. If no settlement is reached within five (5) working days, the
grievance shall be answered, signed and in writing.
(c) If the matter remains unsettled after steps (a) and (b), the
grievance may be presented by the Business Representative of the Union
for discussion with the Vice President of Operations and Director of
Human Resources in a meeting with the shop committee within ten (10)
working days. A decision shall be given by the Company within five (5)
working days after such meeting. The decision will be signed and in
writing.
(d) The time limits prescribed above may be extended by mutual
agreement, but neither party will refuse to grant to the other, upon
timely request based upon reasonable cause, an extension of the
prescribed time. It is agreed that any grievance that is not referred
to the next higher step within the periods prescribed (including an
extension), shall be considered settled and need not receive further
consideration.
SECTION 3. ARBITRATION
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(a) In the event the parties fail to settle the grievance in the three
(3) previous steps, the dissatisfied party may notify the other in
writing within ten (10) working days after the decision in the third
(3rd) step of a desire to appeal the decision to arbitration.
(b) At a time mutually agreeable, but not to exceed thirty (30)
calendar days from the date of the notice of appeal, the parties will
meet to agree on a written stipulation as to the specific issue in the
dispute. At this time, these parties will also draw up a joint letter
to the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service requesting it to
submit the names of five (5) prospective arbitrators. The parties
shall select one (1) prospective arbitrator by alternately striking a
name from the list until one (1) name remains. The party appealing the
matter to arbitration shall strike the first name. A copy of the
agreed upon stipulation, signed by both parties, will be submitted to
the arbitrator.
(c) The decision of the arbitrator shall not have the authority to
alter in any way the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The
arbitrators' fees and expense and any clerical or stenographic expense
incidental to arbitration and mutually agreed to shall be borne
equally by the Company and the Union.
SECTION 4. Employees shall not cease work, slow down, picket or engage in
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and strike or other concerted interruption or interference with the business of
the Company during the term of this Contract. Any other violation of this
provision by an employee shall make such employee subject to immediate
discharge.
ARTICLE XII
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DISCHARGE CASES
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Management agrees that employees shall not be suspended or discharged
without just cause. The Union will be notified of any employees who are
suspended or discharged. Any grievance protesting a discharge shall be filed
within five (5) working days and will be introduced in the third (3rd) step of
the grievance procedure. Should it be
determined in any step of the Grievance Procedure that the employee has been
suspended or discharged unjustly, he shall be reinstated to his former position
in accordance with the seniority provision of the Agreement, and he shall be
paid back pay for all time lost.
ARTICLE XIII
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JURY DUTY
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The Company agrees to pay all employees who serve on jury duty the
difference between their regular straight time eight (8) hour day and the amount
given them for jury service for each day they serve.
ARTICLE XIV
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FUNERAL LEAVE
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All employees, when death occurs in their immediate family, shall be
allowed three (3) days off with pay in order to attend the funeral. The
immediate family shall be defined as including mother, father, sister, brother,
spouse, children, step-children, grandparents, grandchildren, mother-in-law, and
father-in-law.
The benefits contained in this paragraph are contingent upon the employee's
attendance at the funeral. The Company reserves the right to request proof of
such attendance.
ARTICLE XV
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HEALTH PROVISIONS
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SECTION 1. The Company shall provide adequate clean lockers and a locker
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room. The Company shall also provide adequate washing facilities within the
confines of the male and female washrooms respectively. The Company shall
continue to provide cold drinking water. The Company will maintain the current
practice as it relates to extra breaks during the hot summer months. Gatorade
will be provided.
Note: We suggest involving the safety committee in developing the procedure to
be used.
SECTION 2. PROTECTIVE DEVICES The Company shall continue to make
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provisions for the safety and health of its employees during the hours of their
employment. Protective devices and other equipment necessary will be provided by
the Company in accordance with general Union conditions and in accordance with
all Federal, State and Municipal safety and sanitary regulations.
SECTION 3. The Company and the Union agree to provide a program for safety
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and health of the employees during the hours of their employment. A safety
committee shall be established. The safety committee and the bargaining
committee shall be one and the same. Any complaint or grievance concerning the
safety and health of the employees in the hours of the employment shall be
honored as a grievance and the following procedure shall be followed:
(a) An employee who has a grievance concerning safety and health
during the hours of employment shall report it to his ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in
writing not later than the fifth (5th) working day following the
incident which caused the grievance. It will be discussed promptly by
the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the employee and the union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If no settlement is
reached within one (1) working day from the date the grievance is
received, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall answer the grievance, signed and in
writing.
(b) The grievance may then be presented by the shop committee to the
plant Superintendent and/or the Safety Manager within five (5) working
days after the receipt of the answer. If no settlement is reached
within the following five (5) working days, the grievance shall be
answered, signed and in writing.
(c) If the matter remains unsettled after steps (a) and (b), the
grievance may be entered at the third step of the normal grievance
procedure as outlined in Article XI, Section 2(c).
SECTION 4. An employee shall not be deemed as having voluntarily quit or
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shall not be discharged or disciplined nor shall it be considered as a breach of
this Agreement if such employee leaves the plant when the temperature drops
below 65 degrees Fahrenheit inside the plant.
SECTION 5. Any employee reporting off for sickness or accident may at the
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discretion of the Company, be required to appear for an examination at a
physician of the Company's choosing.
Should it be determined by the Company physician that the employee is able
to work, no sickness or accident benefits will be paid.
ARTICLE XVI
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WAGES
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SECTION 1. Attached hereto as Appendix A and made part of this Agreement
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are the Wage Schedules and effective dates for all current classifications
effective August 1, 2000. On August 1, 2000, each classification will be
increased by $.50, and on June 1, 2001, each classification will be increased by
an additional $.40, and on June 1, 2002 each classification will be increased by
an additional $.35.
SECTION 2. A shift premium of fifty cents ($.50) per hour will be paid in
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addition to the classification rate for all classifications equal or above
Machine Operator/Set-Up for all work performed on the second and third shifts.
A shift premium of forty cents ($.40) per hour will be paid in addition to
the classification rate for all classifications below Machine Operator/Set-Up
for all work performed on the second and third shifts.
ARTICLE XVII
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LEAD PERSONS
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SECTION 1. Lead persons work under the direction of a designated
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supervisor. They assist the supervisor by instructing employees in their duties
and in the proper way of doing the job, in the assignment of work, in the
coordination of the flow of work through those job functions assigned to them.
They report mechanical problems to
the supervisor, they requisition tools and supplies; and they assist in the
promotion of plant safety, area housekeeping, or other non-supervisory duties
which may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time. The lead persons may
perform the work of those employees working under them.
It is understood that the Lead persons have no authority to hire, transfer,
suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, reward, discipline or reprimand
other employees or to process their grievances, nor do they have authority to
effectively recommend any such action.
SECTION 2. The Company and the Union agree that Lead persons shall receive
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one dollar ($1.00) per hour or ten percent (10%) over the highest rate that they
lead, whichever is greater.
ARTICLE XVIII
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BULLETIN BOARDS
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The Union shall have the right to post notices on the Company's premises on
a locked, glass enclosed Union bulletin board furnished by the Company for that
purpose.
ARTICLE XIX
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VISITS TO PERSONNEL
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Employees will be allowed to go to Personnel during breaks and lunch
without an appointment provided that their supervisor is made aware if they are
not able to report back to the job on time.
ARTICLE XX
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JOB TRANSFERS WITHIN THE UNIT
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SECTION 1. All employees temporarily transferred to jobs with higher rates
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of pay shall receive the higher rate immediately.
SECTION 2. Employees temporarily transferred to jobs of equal or lower
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rates of pay shall continue to receive the higher rate of pay.
SECTION 3. Employees who bump or are transferred to jobs of equal or lower
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rates of pay during a contraction of the work force shall have their
classification changed and receive the equal or lower rate of pay.
Should an opening occur in highest original classification held prior to a
contraction in the work force within a period of eighteen (18) months from the
date of bump or transfer, the employee shall have an opportunity to return to
this classification in accordance with the employee's plant-wide seniority.
Should an employee elect not to return to the highest original classification,
this shall serve as a waiver of future rights under this Section.
Should an opening occur within a period of eighteen (18) months from the
date of bump or transferring a classification equal to or lower than the highest
original classification held prior to a contraction of the work force, but
higher than the classification currently held by the employee, the employee
shall have an opportunity to accept such an opening in accordance with the
employee's plant-wide seniority. Should an employee accept such an opening, the
employee shall be subject to the performance requirements and conditions of
Article VII, Section 4. Should the employee not accept such an opening, the
employee shall waive rights to this classification only. The employee shall
continue to have rights to other equal or lower rated classifications.
ARTICLE XXI
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PAY DAY
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Pay day shall be every Friday, and pay checks shall be issued which will
indicate straight time hours worked and overtime hours worked and all deductions
on a deduction slip detachable from your pay check.
ARTICLE XXII
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REPRIMANDS
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All reprimands will be removed from employee files after one (1) year from
date of occurrence, provided that the employee has demonstrated a definite
improvement in his overall work performance and work habits.
The Company agrees that disciplinary actions shall be given immediately
following the completion of the investigation of each incident.
ARTICLE XXIII
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NO LOSS OF PAY
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It is agreed between the Company and the Union that the stewards and the
negotiating committee will not lose pay as a result of negotiating this
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agreement or processing grievances.
ARTICLE XXIV
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GROUP INSURANCE AND PENSION
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SECTION 1. The Company and the Union have agreed on a Program of Insurance
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Benefits and each employee will receive a booklet giving the features of the
plan. The Company will contribute 100% of the cost of this program for employee
coverage. During the first year of this Agreement, the employee cost for
dependent insurance will be $70.00 per month. Thereafter, if there is any
increase in the company's cost in year's 2 & 3 of the contract, the Company
reserves the right to pass up to 50% of the increase on to the employee for the
family plan in years 2 and 3 with the maximum increase in employee cost for
family coverage is capped at ten dollars ($10.00) each year. Further, for any
increase over 10% to the Company cost, the Company reserves the right to change
carriers in years 2 and 3 in order to maintain equivalent coverage.
SECTION 2. The Employer agrees to pay for each employee covered by this
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Agreement on the first working day of each month, excluding calendar days that
are not working days, the sum of $80.50 per month to the Trustees of District
No. 9, I.A. of M. and A. W. Pension Trust. Effective June 1, 2002, the Employer
agrees to pay for each employee covered by this Agreement on the first working
day of each month, excluding calendar days that are not working days, the sum of
$92.00 per month. Such monthly payment shall be made for every calendar month
and on or before the 10th day of each such month. Newly hired and recalled
employees beginning work on the first working day of each month, excluding
calendar days that are not working days, shall also be covered by the provisions
of this paragraph.
If an employee is absent because of illness or off-the-job injury and
notifies the Employer of such absence, the Employer shall make the required
contribution of one (1) month. If an employee is injured on the job, the
Employer shall continue to pay the required contributions until such employee
returns to work; however, such contributions shall not be paid for a period of
more than six (6) months.
The Pension Plan, as amended, has been approved by the U.S. Internal
Revenue Service as a qualified Pension Plan, and contributions made to the
Trustees do not constitute taxable income to the employees participating therein
and do constitute a taxable deduction to the Employer.
The Employer shall be under no obligation to see to the application of such
moneys as are paid into said Pension Trust, but said Trust shall be audited
annually by a reputable Certified Public Accountant without expense to the
Employer.
Contributions made pursuant to this Article shall be held in trust by a
Board of Trustees consisting of two Trustees representing the Union, two
Trustees representing the contributing Employers and one neutral Trustee. The
Employer agrees to be bound by the District No. 9, I.A.M.A.W. Pension Trust
Agreement as amended from time to time.
It is hereby mutually declared and agreed that the foregoing provisions of
this Article are of the essence of this entire Agreement. That this Agreement
would not have been entered into but for the inclusion of said Article therein,
and that any breach of this Article or any failure literally and fully to comply
therewith by the Employer shall be and constitute a material violation of this
entire Agreement entitling the Union at its option to engage in a strike or work
stoppage against the Employer, notwithstanding any other provisions of this
Agreement to the contrary or to elect to rescind the entire Agreement.
It is further agreed that if the Employer fails to comply with the
provisions of this Article by not making prompt and timely payments of the
monthly contributions required hereby (the total amount of which delinquency,
hereinafter referred to as "such delinquency", shall be and constitute a debt
owed by such Employer to the aforesaid Trustees), then and in addition to all
other remedies or courses of action on account thereof available to the Trustees
and/or the Union (including the right to strike), such delinquency shall be
recovered as a debt owed by the Employer to the aforesaid Trustees by a suit or
action at law brought by said Trustees and/or the Union; provided that the
Employer further agrees in any such suit or action to be liable for (and hereby
agrees to pay), in addition to the amount of such delinquency, all costs of
court, interest at the maximum lawful rate computed from the day following the
due date of each said delinquent monthly contribution, and a reasonable fee for
the attorney or attorneys representing the Trustees and/or Union in such suit or
action, the amount thereof to be fixed by the court.
The Union and/or the Trustees shall have the authority to conduct audits of
the Employer's financial records for the purpose of determining the Employer's
compliance with its obligations to contribute to the Pension Trust. The Union
and/or the Trustees shall give written notice of the audit at least five (5)
days in advance of the commencement of the audit. In the event that an audit
discloses a delinquency exceeding $200.00, the Employer shall be responsible for
the costs of the audit unless delinquent amounts are paid within sixty (60)
days.
ARTICLE XXV
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APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINING PROGRAM
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SECTION 1. Should the Company decide to establish an Apprenticeship
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Program, it agrees to do so in cooperation with the Machinists' Apprenticeship
Standards jointly developed by representative employers and District No. 9,
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, registered and
approved by the Federal Committee on Apprenticeship, United States Department of
Labor.
SECTION 2. Management will devise a program by which employees can enhance
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their skills. The purpose of this program will be to develop internal
candidates for the higher paying machine shop jobs. The program could include
further training on blueprint reading, shop math or actual hands on training in
the machine shop.
The Company will provide in-house courses for blue print reading and shop
math. Mazak training will be provided by the Company. Employees will utilize
the tuition reimbursement program offered by the Company for all other training.
The Company will provide lists of courses available. Lead pay will be paid to
the trainer when training in primary machining.
SECTION 3. Machine shop positions that require test will have the test
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administered by an Engineer. The Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Committeeman will have access
to the process.
The starting rate per hour for apprentices shall be sixty percent (60%) of
the area rate. Apprentices' rates shall be increased each one thousand (1,000)
hours of employment, the equivalent of one-eighth (1/8th) the difference between
the apprentices' starting rate and the minimum rate of the Tool Room Machinists,
until the minimum rate is reached.
ARTICLE XXVI
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MANAGEMENT
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Subject to the provisions of this Labor Agreement, the management of the
Company's plant and works and the direction of its working forces, including the
right to hire and to relieve employees from active duty because of lack of work
or other legitimate reasons and the right to suspend, discipline or discharge
for just cause shall be vested exclusively in the Company; however, the above
provisions shall be subject to the grievance provisions of this contract.
ARTICLE XXVII
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LEAVES OF ABSENCE
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SECTION 1. Any employee, upon written application for personal reasons,
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may be allowed a leave of absence without pay not to exceed thirty (30) days
when in the judgment of the Company such leave of absence is for justifiable
cause. If, however, the employee accepts employment elsewhere during his leave
of absence, he shall be considered to have terminated his employment. The Union
shall be notified of all leaves of absence granted under this provision.
SECTION 2. Maternity leave as such no longer exists. Pregnancy is
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considered to be a disability; as such, all provisions relative to the Sickness
and Accident Program are applicable to disability due to pregnancy, childbirth
and related conditions.
The determination of an employee's disability to perform a job shall be
based on the employee's attending physician's evaluation in accordance with the
procedures established under the Company Sickness and Accident Program.
SECTION 3. Extension of a leave of absence for an additional thirty (30)
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day period may be granted by the consent of the Company for a good cause shown,
if requested by employee in writing, before the expiration of the thirty (30)
days of a leave of absence.
SECTION 4. Employees finding it necessary to absent themselves because of
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illness for a period in excess of thirty (30) days shall be subject to the
procedure and limitation established in Article VII, Section 10, Paragraph (g).
SECTION 5. In the event that an employee of the Company shall enlist or
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its inducted into the United States Armed Forces, the Company will return them
to their respective positions when they are dismissed from such armed forces and
give them credit for seniority for the time spent in such armed forces, provided
that such employees would, under normal working conditions then prevailing, be
so employed by the Company, are not physically incapacitated to perform their
usual work efficiently, report for work within three (3) months of discharge
from such armed forces and present a discharge which is not dishonorable.
SECTION 6. Employees with an illness causing constant periodic absence
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must take a leave of absence until such time as illness is controlled to permit
full-time employment.
SECTION 7.Employees allowed personal leaves will not be required to use
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more than half of their remaining vacation allotment; however, if an employee
only has one week or less remaining, the employee will not be required to use
their last week.
ARTICLE XXVIII
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SEVERANCE ALLOWANCE
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When in the sole judgment of the company it decides to close permanently a
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plant and terminate the employment of individuals, an employee whose employment
is terminated directly as a result thereof shall be entitled to a severance
allowance in accordance and subject to the following provisions:
A. Such an employee to be eligible for severance allowance shall have
accumulated three (3) or more years of continuous Company service as
computed in accordance with Article VII, Section 2, Seniority of the
Agreement.
B. An eligible employee shall receive severance allowance calculated
and based upon the employee's vacation entitlement provided for in
this Agreement, except that the severance allowance for employees with
fifteen (15) or more years of service as of 8/31/87 shall be
calculated based upon the number of weeks vacation each employee
received in 1987.
▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ allowance shall not be duplicated for the same severance
whether the obligation arises by reason, by contract, law or
otherwise. If an individual is or shall become entitled to any
discharge, liquidation, severance or dismissal allowance or payment of
similar type of reason of any law of the United States of America or
any of the States, Districts, or Territories thereof subject to its
jurisdiction, the total amount of such payment shall be deducted from
the severance allowance of which the individual may be entitled under
this article, or any payment made by the Company under this article
may be offset against such payment. Statutory unemployment
compensation payment shall be excluded from the non-duplication
provisions of this section.
D. Payment shall be made in a lump sum at the time of termination.
Acceptance of severance allowance shall terminate employment and
continuous service for all purposes under this agreement and
supplemental insurance benefits outlined in the PIB.
ARTICLE XXIX
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LEGALITY CLAUSE
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If any provision or the enforcement or performance of this Agreement is or
shall at any time be contrary to law, then such provision shall not be
applicable or enforced or performed, except to the extent permitted by law. If,
at any time thereafter, such provision or its enforcement or performance shall
not longer conflict with the law, then it shall be deemed in full force and
effect.
ARTICLE XXX
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TERM
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The Agreement shall become effective June 1, 1997 and shall remain in force
and effect until May 31, 2000 (11:59 P.M.). If written notice shall have not
been given by either party to the other at least sixty (60) days prior to the
expiration date of any intention to request termination, Agreement shall
automatically remain in force from time to time for a period of an additional
year.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereto set their names by their duly
authorized representatives the day and year first above written at St. Louis,
Missouri.
DISTRICT NO. 9, INTERNATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS AND
ALLIED HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS, INC. AEROSPACE WORKERS
BY: _______________________________ BY: ____________________________
▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇
Director of Human Resources Business Representative
BY: _______________________________ BY: _____________________________
▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇
Vice President of Operations Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇
BY: _______________________________ BY: _____________________________
▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇
Attorney Committee Person
BY: _____________________________
▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇
Committee Person
APPENDIX A
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B - RATE A - RATE
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EFFECTIVE EFFECTIVE EFFECTIVE EFFECTIVE EFFECTIVE EFFECTIVE
6/1/97 6/1/98 6/1/99 6/1/97 6/1/98 6/1/99
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*A-RATE HIRED BEFORE 8/31/87
EXISTING CLASSIFICATION RATES RATES RATES RATES RATES RATES
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Tool & Die Maker 17.17 17.52 $ 17.87
Tool Room Machinist 16.73 17.08 17.43
Precision Form Tool/Grinder 16.73 17.08 17.43
Maintenance Machinist 16.73 17.08 17.43
Primary Machining 13.55 13.90 14.25
Set-Up Single Spindle 13.42 13.77 14.12
Set-Up Specialist 13.33 13.68 14.03
General Maintenance "A" 13.19 13.54 13.89
Set-Up Operate Secondary/Fabrication 12.68 13.03 13.38
Floor Inspector 12.13 12.48 12.83
Pump & Compressor Builder 12.10 12.45 12.80
Shipping & Receiving 11.78 12.13 12.48
General Maintenance "B" 11.32 11.67 12.02
Machine Operator/Set-Up 11.07 11.42 11.77
Welder Set-Up & Operate 10.78 11.13 11.48
Machine Operator-Screw Machine/CNC 10.75 11.10 11.45
Tool Crib Attendant 10.64 10.99 11.34
Manifold Assembler/Tester 10.45 10.80 11.15
Silver Solder 10.34 10.69 11.04
Welder 10.21 10.56 10.91
Machine Operator Fab, Weld, Second 10.20 10.55 10.90
Machine Operator/Wood 10.20 10.55 10.90
Machine Operator/Silkscreen 9.15 9.50 9.85 10.20 10.55 10.85
Electro Mechanical Assembler Tester 8.65 9.00 9.35
Electrical Assembler/Tester 8.65 9.00 9.35 10.34 10.69 10.99
Truck Driver 8.65 9.00 9.35 10.12 10.47 10.77
Column Assembler 8.15 8.50 8.85 10.06 10.41 10.71
Spray Painter 8.15 8.50 8.85 10.05 10.41 10.70
Packer-Material Handler 7.65 8.00 8.35 9.94 10.29 10.59
Packer, Material Handler, Process 7.65 8.00 8.35 10.12 10.47 10.77
Washer & Degreaser 7.65 8.00 8.35 9.91 10.26 10.56
General Laborer 7.65 8.00 8.35 9.90 10.25 10.55
Filler Tester 7.65 8.00 8.35 9.70 10.05 10.35
Electrical Assembler 7.65 8.00 8.35 10.34 10.69 10.99
Assembler 7.65 8.00 8.35 9.54 9.89 10.19
Janitor 7.65 8.00 8.35 9.36 9.71 10.01
Laborer 6.40 6.75 7.10
APPENDIX B
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We, the parties, Allied Healthcare Products, Inc. and the International
Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District No. 9, during 1985
negotiations, agreed to the following policy regarding assembler
classifications.
1. All assembly work throughout the various departments of the Company
is within the scope of the assembly classification.
2. The Company may permanently transfer assemblers among the various
departments per the following:
a. Any assembly person may be requested to transfer. Unless they
are the least senior assembly person in the department they
may decline the offer of transfer.
b. Once an assembly person has declined the Company may ask
another assembly person or at its option, transfer the least
senior assembly person within the same department.
3. In the event an employee is reduced in any department for any
reason, he/she will be allowed to select any department within
the Assembly classification in which an opening is available,
based on seniority.
4. When it is necessary to transfer an assembler from one department to
another, on a temporary basis, those assemblers in the plant who
are available as a result of a breakdown or lack of work will be
utilized. In the case in which two or more assemblers performing
the same operation are affected, the lowest seniority assemblers
will be transferred. For the purpose of this section, a temporary
transfer will not exceed twenty working days.
LETTER
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May 26, 1994
▇▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
International Association of Machinist
District No. 9
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Subject: Side Letter Regarding "A" Rate Employees
Dear Don:
To clarify Management's position on the consolidation of classifications and the
elimination of the "A" rate pay scale as presented in the contract, Management
agrees to the following:
1. That the current "A" rate scale will be maintained by Allied as an
accounting function;
2. Current "A" rate employees will continue to receive that rate plus
any increases established during this negotiations;
3. Any "A" rate employee who is displaced from their current
classification as a result of a reduction in force will receive the "A"
rate of pay for their new classification;
4. Any "A" rate employee who is awarded a bid on a higher rated
classification will receive the appropriate "A" rate for that
classification;
5. Any current lead person who is paid over an "A" rate classification
will continue to be paid at that rate. At such time as there is no longer
an "A" rate in that persons work group, the lead person's pay will be
adjusted. Lead persons "grandfathered" in the 1991 contract will continue
to be protected from reduction while they hold that lead position.
Sincerely,
▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇
Vice President
Human Resources
May 9, 1973
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International Associate of
Machinists and Aerospace Workers
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Dear ▇▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇:
It is agreed that if, during the terms of this Agreement, the Company, at its
discretion establishes a new job classification, the Company will determine a
wage rate for the new job classification, so that the established rate will be
in proper relationship with comparable requirements of the previously
established classification set forth in Appendix "A" of the Contract.
The rate for the new classification will be submitted to the Union, or its
authorized representatives. The Union may challenge the appropriateness of the
job rate as being inconsistent with the established wage structure at any time
within (5) working days after the new classification and rate are posted.
If agreement as to the new rate for the new classification is reached, the
established rate shall be retroactive to the date on which the job was filled on
a full time permanent basis. The established rate shall not be applicable to
periods during which an employee was used on the new job for experimental or
developmental purposes; however, any employee used for such purposes will
receive not less than his regular base rate of pay for time spent during such
experimental or developmental periods.
If agreement is not reached, the Company may apply the rate it considers proper
in accordance with the principles outlined above and made effective as provided
above. However, the Union may challenge the appropriateness of the new
classification rate, with full recourse to the grievance and arbitration
procedure.
The Company agrees that job openings created by the establishment of a new
classification shall be subject to the bidding procedure outlined in Article VII
of the Contract.
Very truly yours,
▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇
Personnel Manager
May 9, 1979
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Business Representative
District No. 9, I.A.M.A.W.
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▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
Dear ▇▇. ▇▇▇▇▇:
This letter is sent to explain the Agreement between the Company and the Union
concerning the intent of Article VII, Section 8, Seniority. The section reads
as follows:
"Employees who desired to be considered for a promotion, a lateral or
downward transfer, or a change of shift, shall register their desire with the
department ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in writing, dating and signing their individual request."
With regard to promotion, the intent is for the employee to notify the Company
of educational courses or skills he has acquired since joining the Company which
may have application on a higher classified job. At the same time, it can also
serve as notification to the Company of an employee's desire to be considered
for a non-bargaining unit position.
Employees who desire to be considered for a lateral or downward transfer must
make a written request. The Company shall maintain a list of these requests.
When an opening becomes available in the specific job classification, the
Company will follow the normal bidding procedure. Except as provided in Article
VII, Section 6, employees will not be permitted to bid on lateral or down,
however their written request submitted prior to the opening of a bid will serve
as notification that they wish to be considered for the opening. These
employees will be considered along with the employees who bid on the position.
All employees will be judged in accordance with the qualifications outlined in
Section 6 of the Article.
The Company and the Union agree that the seniority should be a major
consideration in shift assignment when practicable to do so. The Company will
take seniority into consideration when shift assignments are made. When an
employee desires a change in shift, he will notify his ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in writing of
this desire. The Company shall maintain a list of employees desiring a change
of shift. As openings become available within the employee's job classification
the company will attempt to transfer the employees to the desired shift. When
openings do not exist, the Company will make an effort to locate another
employee to the same job classification willing to make a mutually agreeable
change in shift and will make the transfer. It is understood that bumping for
shift preference will not be permitted, except as provided in Article VII,
Section 4(c).
Very truly yours,
▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇
Director, Employee Relations
LETTER OF INTENT
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March 3, 1998
Mr. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇
Business Representative
District No. 9, I.A.M.A.W.
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REFERENCE TO: Article VI, Holidays, Section 5
It is the intent of the language that the Company can only schedule work on a
voluntary basis for the Holiday weekends of Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Fourth
of July, should the Fourth of July fall on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday.
Sincerely,
Char Strahanic
Director, Human Resources
ADDENDUM
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Disciplinary Procedure for Attendance Policy
New hires will start at 0
Counseling occurs at -2
Written warning occurs at -4
Third & Final Warning at -6**
Discharged at - 8
**An employee who suffers from chronic absenteeism will be terminated. Chronic
absenteeism occurs when an employee has received three (3) "final" warnings for
absenteeism, meaning a point level of six negative points (-6) , in a twelve
month period. The twelve month period commences with the date of the incident
which placed the employee at a negative six points in the first place. After
the second "final" warning, the employee will be counseled by a representative
of the Company and the Union. If the employee receives a third "final" warning
within the twelve months, the employee will be terminated.
If an employee, child or dependent spouse has a previously scheduled doctor or
dentist appointment outside the regular work day, when overtime is required, the
employee will be excused and no points will be charged, provided proper
documentation is furnished.
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
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TOOL AND DIE MAKER
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Specializes in construction, repair and maintenance of Machine Shop tools
and, in addition, ability to plan, lay out and construct from simple sketch,
blueprints and/or own ideas which are finally approved by supervisor,
complicated tools, dies, jigs, gauges, fixtures. Must understand working
details of all shop machine tools and be able to make necessary repairs on them,
being able to construct new parts for same if occasion should arise.
Understands blueprints and written specifications, and uses skillfully all
measuring instruments. Operates all machine tools. Must possess knowledge of
shop mathematics; use of charts and tables, the efficient planning of shop work;
the dimensions and uses of standard bolts, screws, threads, and tapers, must be
familiar with working properties of such metals as aluminum, brass, bronze, cast
and wrought iron and various steels. Works to complete accuracy. Must
understand heat treatment of various tool steels. Must furnish own tools except
special instruments and tools mutually agreed to between the Company and the
Union.
MOLD MAKER
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Performs complete installation of injection molds. Must be able to start
up molds based on either preset guidelines or from scratch. Troubleshoot and
corrects molding and extrusion problems such as flash, short spots, splay,
sizing and ejection. Must be able to set up both molding and extrusion machines
using relay and computer controlled systems. Complete understanding of state of
the art hot runner and conventional runner systems plus auxiliary equipment such
as mold temperature controllers, water temperature controllers, robotics
interface, automated material feeders, color blenders and proportional regrind
feeding valves. Will be required to complete documentation as required for
process control and mold/extrusion die maintenance.
TOOL ROOM MACHINIST
---------------------
Tool Room Machinist must be able to perform all duties required of a
qualified Tool Room Machinist. Carries through to completion the actual
construction, complicated repair of all kinds of metal parts, tools, machines
and equipment with the exception of mending dies, but including keeping motors
and line shafts oiled; uses skillfully all machinists' tools; operates all types
of machine tools; possesses knowledge of job mathematics, the use of charts and
tables, the efficient planning of jobs, the use of standard bolts, screws,
threads and tapers; also possesses the knowledge, within limits, of the
electrical equipment; must be familiar with the working properties of such
metals as aluminum, brass, cast and wrought iron and various steels and be
capable of shaping metal parts to precise dimensions within close tolerances
described. This classification does not include such jobs as Tool and Die
Maker.
PRECISION FORM TOOL GRINDER
------------------------------
Diversified work. Grinding tools includes the grinding of complicated
tools, dies, form drills, gauges, etc. Set angles, dress wheels in shape.
Occasionally lay out profile template to insure accuracy. Considerable judgment
in setting up to obtain relationship between inter-related dimensions. Maintain
close tolerances usually within .0002. Grind tools from drawings, sketches or
oral instructions on occasions.
MAINTENANCE MACHINIST
----------------------
Must have knowledge and experience in the operation, mechanics,
troubleshooting and repair of metal turning and metal fabrication equipment to
include screw machines, turret lathes, ▇▇▇▇▇, drill presses, punch presses,
shears, brake presses, automatic CNC lathes and CNC turret presses. Must have
the ability to analyze and repair the electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and
pneumatic systems of these machines including assembly tools, fixtures and test
equipment. Must be able to read blueprints and schematics of mechanical,
electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Experience with 480 through 120
volt installations is required. Will be required to troubleshoot and repair
motor starting relays, timers, and push button controls. Must have the
fundamental tools and be able to use the necessary equipment to perform the
duties.
MAZAK PROGRAMMING SPECIALIST
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Ability to write and prove complicated programs with proficiency. Programs
are written to obtain minimum cycle times and zero defects. Set up times and
change over must be performed efficiently to time. Must be able to perform
duties described in the Primary Machining job description. Must be able to pass
a practical application test. Must have 2 years experience or a technical
certificate of completion.
PRIMARY MACHINING
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Must write programs, set-up and operate CNC turning centers and machining
centers. This includes program updating to incorporate automatic tool changes
and automatic off-set adjustments. Must be able to pre-set tools and holders
according to specifications. Will be required to update these specifications
whenever changes are made. Must perform the regularly scheduled maintenance of
the equipment such as lubricating, fluid level checks and replacement. May be
required to perform maintenance inspections as specified by the manufacturer.
Must be capable of sharpening tools, except those requiring special grinding.
Must be capable of making tooling recommendations. Must gather and update SPC
records on items produced on CNC equipment. Will be held responsible for the
quality of the parts produced in those machines. Must be able to read detail
drawings and precision measuring devices. Must have the fundamental tools to
safely and effectively perform the job. Required to service multiple machines.
Under current circumstances this means 5 machines serviced by 2 operators in one
work cell.
SET-UP SINGLE SPINDLE
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Set-Up and operate any job including a wide range of unusual operations on
an assigned type of single spindle automatic screw machine using proper cams,
speeds and feeds to efficiently operate same. Must possess a knowledge of
blueprint reading, the use of precision measuring devices in order to produce
parts to required tolerances, plan sequence of operations, sharpen all tools
(such as forming tools, drill-bushings, drills, boring tools, cut-off tools,
chasers and reamers). This must be done with minimum instruction and
supervision. Will be responsible for quality of parts produced until machine is
assigned to operator. Assists in instruction of Set-Up Trainees and Operators.
Diagnose screw machine trouble, make mechanical adjustments. May be assigned to
remove and/or replace worn or defective parts. Must have the fundamental tools
to safely and effectively perform the job.
SET-UP SPECIALIST
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Efficiently sets up and may operate all machines other than screw machines
and multispindle chuckers. Must have specific job experience and detailed
knowledge related to C.N.C./M.C. machines, tools and presses, automatic turret
lathes, vertical boring machines and special machine centers. Must be able to
read blueprints and precision measuring devices. Must be capable of sharpening
all tools, except those requiring specialized grinding. Does not include making
form tools from blanks. Will be held responsible for the quality of parts
produced until machine is assigned to operator. These functions must be
performed with minimum instruction and supervision. Assists in instruction of
Set-Up and Operate, Machine Operator/Set-Up and Machine Operators. May be
assigned to remove and/or replace worn or defective parts. May be required to
perform die changes other than progressive dies. Must have the fundamental
tools to safely and effectively perform the job.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE "A"
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Must have previous specific job experiences and detailed knowledge relating
to industrial maintenance and production equipment in fields such as hydraulics,
pneumatics, electrical components and trouble shooting analysis.
Must know how to use basic hand tools and machines as required to perform
duties. Must be able to read blueprints, schematics and detailed parts
breakdown.
Would direct the activities of all lesser maintenance classification
personnel working with him on a specific assignment. May be required to perform
functions of lower maintenance classification.
SET-UP AND OPERATE - FABRICATION
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Efficiently sets up and operates machines such as broaches, press brakes,
shears and punch presses, but not limited to fabrication machines.
Must be able to read blueprints and precision measuring devices. Must be
capable of sharpening all tools, except those requiring specialized grinding.
Does not include making form tools from blanks. May be required to perform die
changes other than progressive dies. Will be held responsible for the quality
of parts produced until machine is assigned to operator. Assists in instruction
of Machine Operator/Set-Up and Machine Operators. All of the above functions
must be performed with minimal instruction and supervision. Must have the
fundamental tools to safely and effectively perform the job.
SET-UP AND OPERATE - SECONDARY
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Efficiently sets up and operates machines such as, but not limited to, the
following: drill presses, tappers, engine lathes, turret lathes, broaches,
milling machines, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, saw and welders. Must be able to read blueprints and
precision measuring devices. Must be capable of sharpening all tools and making
drill bushings, except those requiring specialized grinding. Does not include
making form tools from blanks. Will be held responsible for the quality of
parts produced until machine is assigned to operator. Assists in instruction of
Machine Operator/Set-Up and Machine Operators. All of the above functions must
be performed with minimal instruction and supervision. Must have the
fundamental tools to safely and effectively perform the job.
FLOOR INSPECTOR
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Inspector checks parts to satisfy specifications of complicated drawings.
Must be able to use all standard measuring instruments. Must be experienced in
blueprint reading and inspection. Will properly interpret drawings and inspect
parts and/or assemblies for compliance with standards. Is responsible for
quality of parts approved. Must have the fundamental tools to efficiently
perform the job.
PUMP AND COMPRESSOR BUILDER
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Diversified work. Ability to plan, layout and form simple sketch and
blueprints, construct complicated air compressors and vacuum pumps. Perform
assembly duties including the use of assembly devices such as drills, grinders,
belt ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, punches, air drivers, nut runners, and other hand tools.
Efficiently sets up and operates machines such as, but not limited to, the
following: Shears, presses, tappers, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, saws, iron pipe threaders, and
welders. Must be able to dress wires, install and wire high voltage connections
and wire harnesses. Efficiently operate spray paint booth. Make adjustments
and maintain spray paint booth. Make adjustments and maintain spray equipment.
Perform a variety of hand soldering and brazing operations on various metals as
required. Also includes in-process inspection, testing, moving and lifting
heavy components, and packaging parts for shipment.
SHIPPING AND RECEIVING CLERK
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Ships and receives all incoming and outgoing material and equipment.
Verifies counts and correctness of shipments received and sent. Completes
necessary paperwork as required. Directs activities of assigned personnel to
perform duties.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE "B"
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Must have previous job experience and knowledge that permits the
performance of general maintenance work on buildings and equipment.
Experience must indicate the ability to perform general duties in fields
such as carpentry, sheet metal, welding, electrical work, and plumbing. Must be
semi-skilled in at least two crafts, with working knowledge of others.
Must know how to use basic hand tools and machines as required to perform
duties.
May be required to perform functions of lower maintenance classifications.
MACHINE OPERATOR/SET-UP
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Efficiently operates various assigned machines, except automatic screw
machines and assembly machines. In addition, must be capable of setting up at
least three machines. Will be responsible for quality of parts produced. Must
have the fundamental tools to safely and effectively perform the job. Must
possess the knowledge of blueprint reading and the use of precision measuring
devices.
WELDER/SET-UP AND OPERATE
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Performs a variety of hand and machine MIG and TIG welding operations on
steels, stainless steel, aluminum, and other metal parts. Responsible for a
quality check on all welds in department. Set-up, check and adjust all welding
equipment as needed. Must possess the knowledge of blueprint reading and the
use of precision measuring devices.
MACHINE OPERATOR - SCREW MACHINE/CNC
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Efficiently operates jobs on one or more assigned single spindle automatic
screw machines, or CNC's, checks work and produces parts within required
tolerances, maintains set-ups and sharpens tools. Will be responsible for
quality of parts produced. May make partial set-ups with assistance and
instruction. Must have the fundamental tools to safely and effectively perform
the job. Must possess the knowledge of blueprint reading and the use of
precision measuring devices.
TOOL CRIB ATTENDANT
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Responsible for all materials and equipment assigned to tool crib. Issues
tools and supplies, orders and maintains running inventory and counts. Sharpens
tools as instructed. Visually inspects tools for damage and reports unusual
conditions.
MANIFOLD ASSEMBLER/TESTER
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Assemble a variety of subassemblies and bench erect complete units having
light and average weight parts. Select assembly methods. Fit parts to close
tolerances and operating requirements, involving use of hand and power tools.
Accurately align subassemblies to the unit. Mount and connect auxiliary,
mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic or hydraulic equipment, cut and
fit pipe and tubing. Make operating tests for high pressure gas regulation and
final adjustments. Includes inprocess inspection, testing, packaging parts for
shipment and movement of material.
SILVER SOLDER
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Performs a variety of hand or machine torch soldering and brazing
operations on various materials as required by engineering drawings and
specifications.
WELDER
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Performs a variety of hand and machine MIG and TIG welding operations on
steel, stainless steels, aluminum and other metal parts. Responsible for a
quality check on all welds in department. Check and adjust all welding
equipment as needed. Must possess the knowledge of blueprint reading and the
use of precision measuring devices.
MACHINE OPERATOR - FABRICATION
---------------------------------
Efficiently operates various assigned machines, except automatic screw
machines and assembly machines. May make partial set-ups with assistance and
instruction. Will be responsible for quality of parts produced. Must possess
the knowledge of blueprint reading and the use of precision measuring devices.
MACHINE OPERATOR - SECONDARY
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Efficiently operates various assigned machines, except automatic screw
machines and assembly machines. May make partial set-ups with assistance and
instruction. Will be responsible for quality of parts produced. Must possess
the knowledge of blueprint reading and the use of precision measuring devices.
MACHINE OPERATOR - WELDING MACHINES
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Efficiently operates various assigned welding machines and assembly
machines. May make partial set-ups with assistance and instruction. Will be
responsible for quality of parts produced.
MACHINE OPERATOR - WOOD
--------------------------
Bench or progressive line assemble, a wide variety of standard and
non-standard wood units, subassemblies and final assemblies having many parts
and details, where difficult adjustments may be required to fit, align and
ensure free action of moveable parts. Work from detailed assembly drawings to
select, obtain, set up and use power and hand tools, equipment, testing devices,
gaugers, assembly jigs and fixtures, templates and material such as glue, filler
and sandpaper. Fit, join, saw, attach, glue, sand route, drill and install
parts. Inspect for adherence to tolerance and finish specifications.
MACHINE OPERATOR - SILKSCREEN
--------------------------------
Prepare and operate screen printer on a wide variety of custom and standard
product surfaces, circuit boards, instrument panels and miscellaneous parts,
requiring precise registration and ink penetration. Burn in and prepare new
screens as required. Select and clean screen and fixtures, select inks and
paint, mixing and thinning as necessary. Make simple, holding or aligning
devices as required. Check and touch up definition on work piece, spray paint
special parts, load and unload dryer. Use screen making and circuit board
equipment as required.
ELECTRO/MECHANICAL ASSEMBLER TESTER
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Perform mechanical, electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic test on a variety of
fairly complicated products or components, following general procedures or
methods. Must understand and work from drawings and/or wiring diagrams. May be
required to calibrate and set up test equipment and use a variety of measuring
instruments and devices (such as flow, pressure, volume or electrical
equipment). Will be required to perform test, adjust products and record and
report test results. Must be computer literate and able to perform complex
testing using computer software and accessories. Must be able to isolate,
analyze and repair failed units. May also perform the duties of the Assembler
classification.
ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLER/TESTER
----------------------------
Perform wiring, assembling and soldering operations on a variety of
products and parts, sub-assemblies, electrical or electronic chassis and P.C.
boards. Must understand and work from drawings, wiring and schematic diagrams,
and follow standard methods and procedures. Must be able to follow color code,
dress wires, install and wire all connections and assemble wire harnesses. May
also perform duties of Assembler Classification. Must be able to operate
calibration equipment (such as flow, pressure, volume and electrical equipment)
and to test, at a component level, individual circuits on printed circuit
boards.
TRUCK DRIVER
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Make pick-ups and deliveries as instructed. Operate and perform routine
checking (fuel, oil, water, air) of Company truck. Report any malfunctions to
supervisor. Also performs duties of Packer-Material Handler as directed. Must
have appropriate chauffeur's license.
COLUMN ASSEMBLER
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Performs assembly duties including the use of assembly devices such as
drills, grinders, belt ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, punches, air drivers, nut runners, and other
hand tools. Must be able to efficiently operate cutoff saws and drill presses
according to scale drawings using precision measuring devices. Clean, degrease,
and paint fabricated parts as required. Efficiently operate welders and brazing
equipment and perform visual and pressure tests as required. Also includes
in-process inspection, testing, packaging parts for shipment including movement
of material.
SPRAY PAINTER
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Efficiently operates spray paint booth and assist with Degreaser operation.
Insures a quality paint coating on all items painted. Load and unload paint
conveyor and maintain cleanliness of spray equipment and area. Make adjustments
and maintain spray equipment. Move materials as required within the department.
ASSEMBLER FOAM
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Install foam in standard and non-standard units. Custom fit, join and glue
foam using self adhesive and operator applied spray adhesive. Job requires
lifting and the individual must pass the pulmonary function test, fit test and
wear a respirator when applying spray adhesive. May also perform the duties of
the assembler classification.
PACKER-MATERIAL HANDLER
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Prepares and packages parts for shipment. Performs all types of material
handling duties, plus pulling raw material including operation of material
handling equipment and packaging machines. Accurately completes paperwork
necessary to perform duties of this classification.
PACKER, MATERIAL HANDLER, PROCESSOR
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Prepares and packages parts for shipment. Performs all types of material
handling duties plus pulling raw materials and bar stock including operation of
material handling equipment. Also processes parts going to and from outside
vendors. Accurately completes paperwork necessary to perform duties of this
classification.
WASHER AND DEGREASER
----------------------
Wash and degrease parts from any area that requires cleaning, maintain
proper operation of all cleaning equipment, handle material and perform other
unskilled jobs as required.
GENERAL LABORER
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May perform any one or more of the following duties: removing turnings and
oil from machines, wash and degrease parts, handle material, cleaning, perform
other unskilled jobs as required.
FILLER TESTER
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Turn on and check all fill and test equipment. Monitor test equipment for
proper operation. Ensure that all rejects are identified and kept separate from
good production. Perform deburring, purging, valving, visual inspection and
filling operations. Maintain control of lot numbers. Move materials within the
department as required.
ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLER
---------------------
Performs wiring, assembling and soldering operations on a variety of
products and parts, sub-assemblies, electrical or electronic chassis and P.C.
boards. Must understand and work from drawings, wiring and schematics diagrams
and follow standard methods and procedures. Must be able to follow color codes,
dress wires, install and wire all connections and assemble wire harnesses. May
also perform duties of Assembler Classification.
ASSEMBLER
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Performs assembly duties, including the use of assembly devices such as
drills, rivets, staplers, air drivers, nut runners, ultrasonic and solvent
bonding equipment, etc. either pneumatic, hydraulic or electric or a combination
thereof. Also includes packaging, complex testing, in-process inspection and
movement of material within the department as required.
JANITOR
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Cleans and keeps in an orderly condition factory working areas, washrooms,
and offices. Duties include: sweeping, mopping, polishing, window washing, and
other housekeeping duties.
LABORER
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The laborer classification does not apply to the work currently done
(6/1/94) in this facility and is prompted by one of our recent acquisitions. A
Laborer will perform simple packaging and related hand work on disposable
products only and grounds keeping. Neither the simple packaging nor the hand
work will be construed to erode the classifications of packer Material Handler
or Assembler. These are new positions that otherwise would not have existed.
The Company has agreed that in the event of a reduction in force, any existing
employee that is bumped to the laborer classification will retain the Assembler
rate of pay. In the first year of the Agreement, Laborers will be restricted to
no more than 10% of the bargaining unit. This will be increased to 15% in the
second year and 20% in the third year.
SCREW MACHINE SET-UP TRAINEE - SINGLE SPINDLE
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Efficiently operates jobs on one or more assigned single spindle automatic
screw machines, checks work and produces parts within required tolerances,
maintains set-ups and sharpens tools. Must make set-ups on assigned type of
single spindle automatic screw machines as required by Company Training Program.
Will be responsible for quality parts produced. Must be advanced to Set-Up Man
Single Spindle or must return to Operator classification with time limits
established in Company Training Program. This classification may require
assistance. Must have the fundamental tools to safely and effectively perform
the job.
FLOOR INSPECTOR TRAINEE
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Floor Inspector Trainee will be held increasingly responsible for the
requirements of the job description of Floor Inspector. Must have some
prerequisite mechanical and mathematical ability. Must be advanced to Floor
Inspector or return to classification from whence he came within prescribed time
limits.
