Cutting Machine Operator (Starting Rate: $14.00 per hour) Position Available In Rockingham, North Carolina

Cutting Machine Operator (

Starting Rate:

$14.00 per hour) 2.2 2.2 out of 5 stars 750 West Fieldcrest Road, Eden, NC 27288 Armor Express is one of the largest suppliers of soft and hard armor protective solutions to America’s Heroes. Our passion for producing the most innovative armor systems is made possible by the commitment of every Armor Express employee, many of whom have spent their lives serving our country. Now is an exciting time to join our team – a team dedicated to saving lives!!!

Description:

Armor Express is looking for a full-time fabric C utting Machine Operator on our production team. This role is at the front end of our production throughput. We provide all training needed to do the job. This role consists of the following duties:

Responsibilities:

Reads work order, or receives oral instructions, regarding specifications, for fabric to be cut. Adjusts feeding guides, blades, settings, or speed, to regulate specified depth, length, or width of material, using hand tools or hands. Observes cutting machine in operation, to ensure even flow of fabric and to detect jamming, improper feeding, or foreign materials. Feeds fabric into cutting machine, conveyor, or under cutting blades, by threading, guiding, pushing, or turning handwheel. Moves fabric or scrap to and from machine transporting either manually or using cart, hand truck, or lift truck. Verifies the quality and output of the cutting machine Follows standardized work policies and procedures including all standardized work. Meets all quality standards, production quotas or run rates. Practice safety at all times which includes, but is not limited to, following all posted safety rules, common safety practices, correcting hazardous conditions within their area of responsibility and reporting unsafe conditions in any area to their supervisor Start, stop and adjust the machine as needed

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalency Problem solving skills. Willingness to be a team player, dedicated to quality work and maintaining an excellent attendance record. Availability to work overtime Physical demands; Ability to lift, bend, kneel and stand for long periods of time The ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a periodic basis Standing and movement 8-10 hours per shift (day) on a routine basis Good manual dexterity to meet job responsibilities Hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential for safe conduct on the manufacturing floor and to meet job responsibilities.

Work Environment:

This job is indoors in a traditional manufacturing setting. Activities are primarily done while standing. As a federal Contractor, Armor Express abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, or any other status protected by state or local law, and compensation inquiries, discussions, or disclosures. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by state or local law, and compensation inquiries, discussions, or disclosures. Qualified individuals with a disability have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. If you are unable or limited in your ability to respond to this job posting as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation by calling (336) 635-6208.