Machine Operator

Job Overview We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Machine Operator to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for operating various machinery and equipment to produce high-quality products. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, be proficient in blueprint reading, and possess hands-on experience with precision measuring instruments. This position requires a commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Learns to operate equipment at a satisfactory level as assigned.
• Performs inspections on various equipment for proper operation and reports questionable conditions.
• Performs various housekeeping, cleaning and organizing functions with minimal supervision to ensure areas are clean and free from debris.
• Follow work schedule and follows specifications such as material, type and size of stock and dimensions needed to cut if needed.
• Ability to safely operate various manufacturing equipment and follow specific directions.
• Prepare and assemble materials.
• Maintain and keep production logs as required.
• Maintain inventory of job materials.
• Plan and lay out work to meet production and schedule requirements.
• Provide production, progress, or changeover reports to plant supervisor.
• Start up and shut down processing equipment.
• Provide advice and/or training to other technicians.
• Follow company safety and handbook policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a manufacturing technician or other related position.
• Ability to read, write and interpret documents.
• Ability to use basic Math and read a tape measure (to 1/16" measurements).
• Ability to use common sense in understanding tasks and resolving issues.
• Knowledge of the safety, legal and handling procedures of goods and machine.
• Read and interpret tape measure.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Ability to be forklift certified.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent standing and/or sitting.
• Occasional sitting, walking use hands to finger, feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasional lifting and/or move up to 50lbs.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person