Parts Machine Operator

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor or Lead, the Small Parts Machine Operator will be responsible for the operation of various machines such as the drill press, iron worker, and saw to fabricate various products of the unit according to prescribed drawings, procedures, specifications, and codes.

Standard Shift: 1st shift (Days) Monday - Friday 7AM - 3PM. Starting Hourly Pay Rate (LG4): $20.34. Eligible for annual discretionary bonus. Opportunity for step pay increases at 90 days, 1 year, and 2 years.

• Operate ironworker, press, saws, manual drill presses, cutting torch, and grinder as needed.
• Use shop mathematics, including decimals, complex fractions, and simple algebra to lay out parts according to blueprints within the required tolerances.
• Use measuring instruments such as protractor, framing square, tape measure, tri-square, center finder, angle finder, levels, scribes, calipers, and drill gauges to fabricate various products of the unit.
• Understand material requirements and specifications as stated on blueprints and drawings.
• Decide through the use of learned solutions the sequence of set‑ups, operations, and processes within the limitations of recognized methods and procedures for completing work in process according to work schedules and constraints and shipping buffers.
• Coordinate with other personnel in the small parts area to ensure the proper sequence of operations to be performed on specific parts and maintain workloads.
• Move product throughout the department to various stations.
• Maintain housekeeping in work area and on all machines used.
• Perform operator preventive maintenance on equipment, and inform supervisor and/or lead man of any breakdowns or damage of equipment or parts.
• Follow safe operating procedures on all equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must have knowledge of basic shop mathematics, addition, subtraction, fractions, multiplication and decimals.
• Ability to read and decipher blueprints without assistance and use them to properly process scheduled work.
• Ability to make mathematical calculations in preparing product or setting up the machinery.
• Must have at least 6 months machine operating experience in a manufacturing/fabrication environment.
• Must have at least 6 months prior experience using cutting tools and equipment.
• Six months previous experience driving a forklift in a professional manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to read and write English.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year machine operating experience in a manufacturing/fabrication environment.
• The ability to accurately and honestly check one’s own work for quality assurance.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Initiative to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.

Work is primarily performed in an indoor shop environment. The position will be exposed to all hazards located at manufacturing sites including noise, fumes, excessive heat/cold, dust, welding arc, all chemicals associated with the manufacturing areas, smoke and confined spaces. The job requires safety glasses, hearing protection, and metatarsal safety shoes to be worn at all times. The employee must be able to spend the entire work shift on their feet within the shop environment and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) for working in the production facility.

Hazards include handling metal objects with sharp edges, slips, falls, strains, pinch points, tripping hazards, shot blasting equipment, high pressure air nozzles, material handling equipment, forklifts, straddle trucks, and shag trucks.

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short‑term and long‑term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one‑on‑one health coaching, mortgage services and more

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