Machine Operator Ii - Thermal

Summary

Thermal is responsible for the safe and efficient setup, operation, and monitoring of thermal processing equipment in accordance with production schedules and quality standards. This role involves operating primer, pouring, and debridge milling equipment, performing inspections, and ensuring all materials meet dimensional and quality requirements. The Machine Operator – Thermal is expected to follow established SOPs, maintain a strong focus on safety and quality, and support continuous production within a manufacturing environment.

• Sets up and operates primer machine, pouring machine, and debridge mill as required by production schedule.
• Inspects outgoing material and records dimensional checks on inspection sheets as mandated by inspection SOP.
• Performs any duties related to set‑up and operation of machinery, handling and inspection of material produced in the Thermal Process.
• Oversees inspection process to ensure quality checks are performed as required by any inspection SOP.

• Must be able to stand for a minimum eight (8) hour period of time.
• Job requires stooping, bending, and kneeling.
• Must have good communication and organizational skills.
• Must have experience working with hand tools.
• Be vigilant about safety.
• Quality-conscious, oriented to excellence.

The travel required for this position is 1%.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. An individual may be required to wear appropriate safety protective equipment at the proper times and in the proper environments as outlined by safety program rules. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.

The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non‑weather), fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions and vibration.

At YKK AP America Inc., pay is only part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The hourly pay range for this position ranges from $17.53 to $20.93, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

YKK AP America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive workforce. YKK AP America Inc. will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. YKK AP America Inc. participates in the E‑Verify program as required by law. Learn more about the E‑Verify program (Opens in a new window).

YKK AP America Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can follow the process outlined below when applying for a position:
Provide your name and contact information to YKK AP America Inc.'s Accommodations team at ata Your request will be responded to as soon as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis in compliance with federal and state law.

Employment with YKK AP America Inc. is conditioned upon successfully completing a criminal background check and a negative drug test for the presence of illegal drugs post‑offer, consistent with state and federal law.

At YKK AP America Inc., we do not ask for personal financial information during telephone, in‑person or video interviews nor do we charge job seekers fees as part of the recruitment process. YKK AP America Inc.'s recruiting correspondence will be sent by a recruiting representative  email address and not , ,  or any other email domain service.