Find & Apply For Manufacturing Machine Operator Jobs in New Hampton, Iowa

55 Years Strong. Join the team that owns it. At TriMark Corporation in New Hampton, Iowa, we design and manufacture innovative hardware solutions that keep the world moving — from heavy-duty vehicle handles and latches to access systems trusted by global leaders in agriculture, construction, on-highway truck, power sports, recreational vehicle, and specialty vehicle markets. As a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), every team member is more than an employee — you're an owner. That means when TriMark succeeds, you share in that success. Our culture is built on collaboration, craftsmanship, and pride in creating products that make a real impact.

Starting Wage:

$20.47/hr. Plus $2.00 Shift Premium Job Objective To load parts in barrels or on racks in preparation for zinc plating, to unload, inspect, dry and package various parts. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Loads and unloads parts in barrels or on the appropriate racks for zinc plating. 2. Ensuring that parts are properly hung on racks or secured in barrels to prevent them from damage. 3. Determine the accurate piece count in the container using by hand or weight count, transport parts to and from the plating area and keep accurate production records. 4. Locates and retrieves parts to be plated and after plating locates the parts into inventory. 5. Checks parts for quality against established standards prior to and after plating and reports problems promptly to the Manufacturing Engineer

• Plating, Manufacturing Coordinator or Manufacturing Manager.

6. Keeps barrels and racks clean and requests repairs as needed. 7. Helps maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition using 5S principles to minimize safety hazards and lost-time accidents. 8. Follow established safety procedures and policies at all times. 9. Handle parts in a way that will not damage the part or finish. 10. Perform any other duties as assigned. 11. This position supports the continual improvement and compliance of QMS and EMS. 12. Maintains a good attendance record. 13. Responsible to perform his or her job functions in a manner that supports TriMark's mission, vision, and values in order for the company to attain its strategic and growth goals. Skills, Abilities, and Experience Required Skill to load parts correctly which can be learned on the job. Ability to lift and carry parts. Attention to detail is important to ensure parts are properly plated and meet quality standards. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to work cooperatively on a regular basis with other employees. Ability to stay positive with a good attitude and values TriMark's Core Values. Judgment Required Work follows standard procedures. To operate a forklift and other machinery in a safe manner. To check completed plating for quality and appearance. Core Competencies Perform Startup and Shutdown Procedures Ensure that they can shut down or startup equipment with good manufacturing practices, operating procedures, and safety procedures Read and Understand Work Instructions Ensure that all work instructions are understood before performing the tasks Communication Conveying information to others effectively Quality Standards Troubleshooting Determine causes or operating errors and finding a solution on how to address Determining root cause of quality issues & determining solutions or steps to fix Determine safety issues as well as safety improvement Working Conditions Must be available to work overtime and weekends as required to meet the company's business demands. Exposure to hazards of chemicals used in the plating process. The temperature is normal for the season and the area is damp. Noise levels are 80-90. Uniform safety practices consist of safety shoes, safety glasses, other devices such as gloves, aprons, and face shields as required for operations. Eating and drinking is prohibited in this area. The plating area requires normal or corrected vision, normal depth perception and peripheral vision of 180 degrees, and no color deficiency. Hearing protection is not required but is available. Physical Effort Bending

• Waist level Stooping
• 5% of time Squatting
• Intermittently Twisting
• 90 degrees Turning
• 180 degrees Reaching
• Full reach Lifting
• 75# Pushing/Pulling
• 75# Standing
• 70% or more Sitting
• 5% or less Walking
• 25% or less Climbing
• 2-3 steps Grasping
• Moderate pressure