Operator, Machine

About LCI

The mission of LCI is to provide meaningful employment for the blind and visually impaired. We accomplish this in four ways:

• EMPLOY: We are one of the largest employers of people who are blind, creating meaningful careers and lasting skills that transform their lives.
• BUILD: We create over 2,000 products and distribute thousands more through manufacturing, retail, nationwide distribution, and e-commerce channels.
• SERVE: Many of our products are sold directly to the federal government. We were pioneers of “base supply centers,” stores on military bases that employ the blind and visually impaired and provide mission‑critical supplies to our nation’s military.
• SUPPORT: We want to end blindness forever. To that end, we engage in philanthropic efforts for research into blindness and treatment for the visually impaired.

Tend fabricating machine such as cutoff saws, shears, rolls, brakes, presses, forming machines, spinning machines, and punch, that cut, shape, and bend metal plates, sheets, paper, tubes, and structures.

Durham, NC – Onsite

Monday‑Friday 7:30 AM – 4 PM

• Free machine of any objects that interrupt its operation.
• Prepare scrap, preventative maintenance, etc reports.
• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Set stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, or template.
• Position work piece against stops or align layout marks with die or blade.
• Push button or depress pedal to activate machine.
• Observe machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunctions.
• Measure work piece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.
• Perform minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies, or work pieces.
• Assist machine operators to set up machine, and stack, mark, pack, and transport finished work pieces.
• Notify the department supervisor or quality control personnel when there is a problem with quality.
• Notify the department supervisor or maintenance personnel if adjustments need to be made to machine controls and guides.
• Report potential safety problems to department supervisor and maintain a clean work area.
• Assist with forming, labeling and sealing (taping) boxes.
• Identify non‑conforming parts.
• Work overtime as required.
• Maintains a regular and reliable level of attendance.
• Interacts with co‑workers in a cooperative and professional manner.
• Adheres to company policies and procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Three to six months related experience and/or training preferred.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge equivalent to High School Diploma.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with co‑workers, supervisors and managers.

• Purpose‑driven company driven by principles, not profit
• Reach your highest potential: upward mobility, rewarded through hard work
• Competitive salary and compensation
• Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• 401(k) with match and Surplus‑Sharing Plans
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Ten paid holidays annually
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On‑site Health and Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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