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LOYD L IVEY ET AL

Sheet Metal Machine Operator

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A Manufacturing Machine Operator operates machinery used in a manufacturing facility, including a range of machines used for the production or transport of goods.

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More Like This Salary Confidential Position range in Ellis County $67k
  • $110k Per Year Sheet Metal Machine Operator
LOYD L IVEY ET AL
Occupation:
Manufacturing Engineers
Location:
ENNIS, TX
  • 75119
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift
Posted:
09/03/2026 Positions available: 1
Source:
WorkInTexas
Web Site:
WorkInTexas Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Updated:
09/06/2026
Expires:
10/03/2026 Job #: 17064709 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 1 Month(s) Age 18 and up Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Public Transit Available Help for .
Sheet Metal Machine Operator Department:
Manufacturing/Production
  • Ennis FLSA Status:
    Non
Exempt/Full Time Amount of Travel Required:
None Positions Supervised:
No Work Schedule:
Monday
  • Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm
POSITION SUMMARY
Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products for commercial audio equipment. Work may involve any of the following: setting up and operating fabricating machines to cut, bend, punch, and straighten sheet metal; shaping metal over anvils, blocks, or forms using a hammer; operating soldering and welding equipment to join sheet metal parts; inspecting, assembling, and smoothing seams and joints of burred surfaces.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Read work orders and production schedules to determine specifications, such as materials to be used, locations of cutting, bending, and geometrical dimensioning and tolerances. Scribe reference lines on workpieces as guides for cutting operations, according to blueprints, templates, sample parts, or specifications. (Layout) Test and adjust speeds and actions, according to machine specifications. Set blade tensions, heights, and angels to perform prescribed cuts. Start machines, monitor their operations, and record operational data. Install, align, and lock specified punches, dies, cutting blades, and punches or other fixtures in rams or bed of machines. Conduct routine set up and running of product through the Salvagnini, press brake (NC or CNC) and AMADA machines.
ESSENTIAL TASKS
Perform machine maintenance (PM) and setup by loading work pieces, plastic material, or chemical solutions. Measure and examine completed work pieces to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers. Adjust ram strokes of press to specified lengths and position guides, stops, holding blocks, or other fixtures to secure and direct work pieces. Train and mentor others-leadership capacity.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Core Corporate Qualities Attendance/Attitude
  • Ability to exhibit a conscious effort to fill ones responsibilities on an hour-by-hour, day-by
  • day basis. The partner understands the importance of attendance in his/her working relationships with team members and demonstrates an attitude that is conducive to the MiTeks culture. Team Player/Loyalty
  • Demonstrate ability to work with others while showing the responsibility, dependability and accountability of what is expected to be a positive contribution to the team and the company while working towards the corporate Vision together. Enthusiastic/Creativity
  • Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task and the ability to approach a need, a task, or an idea from a new perspective. Flexibility/ Initiative/Accountability
  • Ability and willingness to change plans or ideas to deliver the highest Customer-oriented Oriented
  • Ability to create a customer-friendly culture by take care of the customers needs while following MiTeks policies and procedures. Core Position Qualities Autonomy
  • Ability to work independently and achieve the desired result with minimal supervision or direction. Communication, Written/Oral
  • Inform partners of telephone calls and/or guests, using AIM, paging, or the telephone.
Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Able to speak read, count, and interpret written information in the English language.
Honesty / Integrity
/Confidential
  • Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. Must be able to keep all items HR related confidential
  • this includes off duty social network wall posts. Interpersonal
  • Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals. Must be able to handle conflict and work through stressful situations in a manner respectful and positive to the partner. Ability to be proactive. Organized
  • Following a systematic method of performing a task, maintaining easy-to-follow documentation, following MiTeks standard operating procedures as outlined in the documented work instructions, and ensuring all files are accurate and easy to follow.
Education High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) Experience At least five years of sheet metal experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment At least three years of experience in set up and running of NC or CNC Press brakes, Laser, Salvagnini and AMADA punches. At least three to five years of experience in print reading and
GD&T. SKILLS & ABILITIES
Computer Skills Learn MiTeks internal systems and processes Certification Requirements Ability to become Forklift certified to drive a forklift. Other Requirements Proficient understanding of machines and hand tools and the ability to use the appropriate one safely Proficient understanding of raw materials, production processes, and quality control Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications Must be able to operate several sheet metal machines, including the Salvagnini and Laser with no supervision Interpret blueprints as well as receive verbal instructions Estimate materials and time required to complete various tasks Ability to train others according to MiTeks work instructions
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Abilities Lift /Carry
N O F C N O F C
Stand 10 lbs or less Walk 11-20 lbs Sit 21-50 lbs Handling / Fingering 51-100 lbs Reach Outward Over 100 lbs Reach Above Shoulder Push/Pull Climb 12 lbs or less Crawl 13
  • 25 lbs Squat or Kneel 26
  • 40 lbs Bend 41
  • 100 lbs Other Physical Requirements N O F C General Comments Vision Speech Hearing Smell Taste PPE Usage N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation. O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0
  • 2.5+ hrs/day) F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33%
  • 66% of the time (2.5
  • 5.
5+ hrs/day) C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Warehouse setting, loud, varied temperature, and fast paced.
Supervisor Signature:
___________________________
Date:
Partner Signature:
___________________________
Date:
06/18/2024 MiTek has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance