Machine Operator - Entry Level

MPI Engineered Technologies
- Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

MPI Engineered Technologies, located in Knox, is a growing U.S.

-owned precision metal fabrication company with a proud history dating back to 1969. With manufacturing operations in Indiana, Wisconsin, and Mexico, MPI serves a diverse customer base in the hydraulic pump, commercial truck, agriculture, medical, and automotive industries while continuing to expand into construction and emerging non-ICE automotive markets.

At MPI, we believe our employees are the foundation of our success. We are committed to providing a safe, team-oriented environment focused on quality, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Our Knox facility offers employees the opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing technology while contributing to products that support industries across North America.

If you are motivated, dependable, and looking to grow your career with a stable and forward-thinking manufacturing company, we encourage you to apply and become part of the MPI team.

• Starting wage of $20.27 per hour
• Second shift premium of $1.00, OT shift premium of $1.50
• Straight shifts, Monday thru Friday, 3:00pm - 11:00 pm
• Vacation time
• Personal Day
• Attendance bonus program which earns time off.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance first of the month after 30-days.
• 10 Holidays.
• 401k first of the month after 60-day, company match vested on day one.
• $200 yearly for safety glass and safety shoes.
• 100% financial support to grow within an Apprenticeship Program in the skilled trades.

• Follows all established safety procedures. Reports unsafe conditions or behaviors to supervisors.
• Operate Production Machinery
• Perform Equipment Changeovers
• Responsible for quality control. Make adjustments as necessary to produce product within specifications.
• Reject product outside specifications.
• Operates within standard operating procedures (SOPs), Quality Policy, Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and other requirements.
• Maintains productivity and efficiency levels sufficient to meet established rates as required.
• Completes all required paperwork and documentation.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PMs) on production machinery.
• Follows established cleaning procedures.
• Communicates with operators from other shifts.
• Maintain a neat and organized work area.
• Must be able to work overtime
• Other duties as assigned and follow all other company policies and procedures not named above.

Proficiency:
Ability and level to which tasks are performed including all tasks listed in the job description and/or assigned by the supervisor of the objective criteria. Including timely, accurate completion of tasks, logic and reasoning expected while performing assignments, along with the ability and competency with which decisions are made regarding those duties.

Personal Qualities: cleanliness (housekeeping and neatness of work), initiative, attitude, coexist and cooperate with others, creativity, involvement in team's activities, ability to accept change, pride in the job and workplace, personal hygiene, effective communication, competency with decision making, and open-mindedness to new ideas and possibilities.

Learned

Skills:

indicate awareness for safety and quality, ability to track down and retain proper information to answer questions and make decisions, ability to retain information, workplace awareness, judgment, and wise use of time.

• Be 18 years of age
• Basic Math Skills
  - Pass test with 80% or higher

• Mechanical Aptitude
• Experience working without direct supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Good Communication Skills

• Vision correctable to 20x20 in both eyes
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 40-50lbs
• Stand and walk up to 100% of the work day.