Technical Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Welcome to Centro Motion, a global leader in manufacturing friction products, information and control devices, mechanical power transmission products, and thermal and motion controls. Our solutions are used in transportation, agriculture, construction, mining and industrial environments, and are designed to meet the unique needs of OEMs and aftermarket networks.

At Centro Motion, we pride ourselves on deep subject matter expertise, long‑term partnerships, and a drive for innovation and continuous improvement to help our customers achieve their goals.

The Technical Machine Operator operates equipment that requires specialized training due to mechanical or technical skills that must be learned. The role may require significant operator interaction to perform setups, monitor equipment, and make decisions that require complex machine adjustments.

• Grinding – Primary Core Grinding / Secondary Friction Grinding

• Must meet all requirements of a GMO
• Perform operations in a safe manner
• Review equipment at the beginning of shift to ensure proper working order
• Ensure needed materials are ready and notify supervision of shortages
• Adjust equipment parameters as stated in the router
• Operate equipment as stated in the router
• Perform quality checks per control plan
• Complete hour‑by‑hour boards with documentation of issues if goals are not attained and identify opportunities for improvement
• Monitor equipment to ensure optimum running and notify supervision of any equipment issues
• Maintain and clean equipment before and after each shift
• Complete operator‑specific preventative maintenance procedures
• Perform all other duties as assigned

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
• Ability to maintain a high energy level
• Strong attention to detailed paperwork/routers
• Must be a motivated self‑starter with the ability to work independently and follow instructions
• Must be able to effectively prioritize work and multitask as needed
• Must have a reliable attendance history and good work performance history
• Must be mentally and physically able to perform the job demands

• Excellence in attendance
• Attention to detail

• Comprehensive
  
  Health Benefits:
  
  Medical, dental, and vision coverage for positions of 30+ hours/week.
• Health Savings Account: Annual employer contributions to your HSA.
• Company‑Provided Insurance: Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short‑term disability insurance.
• Voluntary Insurance Options: Critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and long‑term disability insurance for you, spouse, and children.
• 401(k) Plan: Matching contributions, fully vested from day one.
• Educational Support: Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
• Lifestyle Reimbursement: $150 Amazon gift card upon completion of your annual physical.
• Wellness Program: Health coaching, monthly webinars, quarterly challenges, and gift‑card incentives for participation.
• Safe Work Environment: Clean and safe environment.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 14 paid holidays (including a shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s) and paid vacation available from day one.
• Paid Parental Leave: Available to support your family.

Lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally, bending, twisting, and standing for long periods of time.

We’re excited about this opportunity and look forward to hearing from you.

We value people as individuals with different backgrounds and believe that having a variety of perspectives is essential to drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve success. We are committed to creating a workplace where people feel safe to share their ideas and concerns without fear of negative consequences. By valuing differences, we create an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives to our collective success.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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