Machine Tender

Machine Tender

The Machine Tender supports daily production operations by assisting machine operators, monitoring equipment performance, and performing routine quality checks and maintenance activities. This role works on a day shift schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in a high-volume manufacturing environment and helps ensure that products meet customer specifications and quality standards.

• Assist Nut Forming and Heading Operators with daily machine operations to maintain consistent production flow.
• Monitor production machines such as headers and rollers to ensure proper operation and promptly report any issues.
• Perform regular part checks using gauges, micrometers, calipers, and visual inspections to verify that quality requirements are met.
• Inspect components to confirm they meet customer and production specifications, documenting findings as required.
• Carry out production duties including weight counting, lubricating parts, changing oil in machines, moving parts to different locations, logging production data, and dumping pans of parts.
• Assist with pulling and changing tools during machine set-up and changeovers to support efficient production.
• Implement lean manufacturing concepts, including continuous improvement activities, to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.
• Assist with or perform basic preventive maintenance on equipment to reduce downtime and extend machine life.
• Perform wire-up activities as needed to support machine operation and maintenance tasks.
• Complete maintenance inspection sheets accurately and on time to document equipment condition and work performed.
• Record statistical process control (SPC) data into Plex or other designated systems to support process monitoring and quality control.
• Operate fabrication and machining equipment such as drill presses, mills, lathes, shears, saws, press brakes, and other production machinery as needed.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively for machine setup, adjustment, and basic repair tasks.
• Interpret blueprints and schematics to support machine setup, inspection, and troubleshooting activities.
• Support assembly and inspection processes by performing machine operation, assembly inspection, and fabrication inspection as required.
• Assist with CNC and screw machine operations, including setup support and basic troubleshooting, under guidance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with company standards and safety procedures.
• Follow all safety requirements, including the use of required personal protective equipment, and immediately report any unsafe conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience in a production or machine operation environment.
• Ability to use measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, and tape measures to verify part dimensions and quality.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to work with mechanical systems, demonstrating a strong interest in how machines and tools operate.
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting on production equipment under guidance.
• Capability to assist with machine setup, changeovers, and adjustments using hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks such as moving parts, dumping pans, and handling materials throughout the shift.
• Comfort working with fabrication and machining equipment, including drill presses, mills, lathes, shears, saws, and press brakes.
• Basic ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics to support inspection and machine setup.
• Experience with machine operation and inspection in a fabrication or machine shop environment.
• Ability to perform visual inspections and use inspection tools to ensure parts meet customer and production specifications.
• Basic computer literacy to enter statistical process control data into systems such as Plex.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to following standardized work and quality procedures.
• Willingness to work in a non-temperature-controlled manufacturing environment and adhere to all safety requirements.

• Experience with machine setup, including changeovers and tool pulling, in a production environment.
• Background in operating or assisting with CNC machines and screw machines.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing concepts and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience in fabrication machine shop operations and fabrication inspection.
• Exposure to assembly operations and assembly inspection in a manufacturing setting.
• Comfort using a variety of hand tools and power tools for maintenance and setup tasks.
• Knowledge of press brake operation, saw operation, and shear operation.
• Ability to work effectively in a unionized production environment.
• Interest in developing skills through structured training programs and internal certification opportunities.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing…