Machine Operator

Who We Are

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

Location:

Lawrence, MA

Shift: 6:00am to 2:30pm - Monday through Friday

Starting salary: $19.00 an hour - full time

• Robust benefit offering to fit various lifestyles and life stages.
• 40% Employee discount on New Balance (In-store and online).
• Lifestyle Benefit program - reimbursement for eligible wellness and lifestyle activities.
• Pay-for-Performance: performance management program and company bonus payout eligibility.
• 401k Retirement: 100% match up to 5% of contributions and 100% vested.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discounts on cellular phones, travel, entertainment, consumer goods and much more!

As a Machine Operator - Assembly
, you will perform complex tasks to shoe uppers that require the use of tools and operation of different machinery. Tools and machines include but are not limited to shoe lasting, flash activators, sole press, spraying machines as well as packing and repairing. Work is performed in a team environment—focused on safety, quality and productivity standards towards meeting customer demands.

• Perform work according to established procedures and processes - execute tasks to the materials and parts of the shoe utilizing various tools and machinery.
• Operate machinery to spray hot-melt adhesive onto sole, buff off overspray, last the shoe upper using an auto laster, connect the sole to the laster upper, inspect and make quality decisions, repair and pack into box all while ensuring quality standards are met.
• Make suggestions to improve the process and display motivation and initiative to improve skills and job knowledge.
• Support NB quality expectations/standards and take ownership for meeting them. Ensure work quality before passing onto customers.
• Follow NB policies and demonstrate responsibility for attendance, safety requirements, PPE and reporting of accidents and near misses.
• Maintain a high level of quality per our internal & external customer requirements.
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent
• 0-2 years of experience.

• Ability to work on complex jobs in a fast paced, quality focused environment where we build 600 pair of shoes in an 8-hour shift
• Ability to learn and adhere to start up and shutdown procedures (TPM) and making simple machine/mechanical adjustments to their workstation.
• Willingness to support a changing environment, flexibility to cross train and rotate to various jobs/factories and duties towards achieving departmental and business goals.
• The ability to read, understand and comprehend written or oral instruction, and the ability to communicate effectively with others. Must be a team player!
• Requires hand and eye coordination along with depth perception (layered materials), good peripheral vision, ability to see incoming /outgoing work stations and precision work - clear vision as close as 11 inches for tasks
• Use of personal protective equipment is required
• Good manual dexterity skills (eye, hand and feet coordination)
• Must be able to perform repetitive upper extremity motions and repetitive forceful grip/pinch requiring both hands, frequent reaching, good range of motion of fingers, hands, wrists and elbows
• Ability to stand and balance throughout an 8-hour shift; moving from role to role or sedentary standing
• Standard 40-hour workweek applies; willing to adjust work schedule to meet a reasonable amount of overtime based on business need
• Ability to lift light to moderate amounts of weight.
• Performs a variety of operations for the shoe manufacturing process, utilizing a multitude of tools and machinery in a close capacity with other manufacturing associates in a team setting.
• Takes direction and feedback from team leaders and supervisors.
• Expected to be flexible in cross-training and rotations of various jobs and duties to achieve departmental and business goals.
• Makes suggestions to improve the production process, display motivation and initiative to improve job skills and knowledge.
• Focused on upholding safety, quality, and productivity standards while meeting customer demands. Wears the proper PPE and reports all accidents and near misses at the work site.

Lawrence, MA Pay Range: $18.15 - $22.70 - $27.20 hourly (actual base pay varying based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, internal equity, geographic location, and more.)

Regular Associate Benefits

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