Machine Operator - Lasers

Overview

Old Dominion Brush Company (ODB) is accepting applications to fill the position of Machine Operator - Laser in the Fabrication department in Richmond, Virginia. Our Parent Company is the Alamo Group.

Under immediate to moderate supervision, the Machine Operator operates fabricating machines such as press brakes, laser cutters, and other machinery as required, that cut, shape and bend metal plates for the production of an array of Old Dominion Brush Company Inc. products.

The ODB (Old Dominion Brush) Company has been manufacturing municipal products since 1910. ODB has been in the street sweeper and debris collection equipment business for over 112 years with the knowledge and experience that is second to none. Using our 200,000 square foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and high volume purchasing, ODB offers the highest quality street sweeper brushes, brooms, and replacement parts at competitive prices.

• Military-Friendly Employer - V3 Certified
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Training and Development Programs
• Employee Tuition Reimbursement and Dependent Scholarship Programs
• Located 3 blocks from a Bus Stop
• And much more!

• Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Positions stops or guides to specified length as indicated by blueprints, scale, rule or template.
• Maintains fabricating equipment and makes adjustments to prepare equipment for safe and efficient operation.
• Moves parts and/or work pieces manually, by hoist or forklift and secures parts using clamps, braces, etc. prior to machine operation.
• Maintains production quantities, efficiencies and quality of parts fabricated.
• Positive team-based attitude and a willingness to cross train on machinery in the fabrication department.
• Ability to adhere to company safety expectations and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to use and read a tape measure, protractor, and various other measuring tools using both American and metric measurements and quantities.
• Ability to handle large awkward parts weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted; additional weight assisted
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Other duties as assigned

Ability to read and understand English. Capable of performing standard measurements, read a tape measure, protractor, square (in American measurements), and use other measuring devices. Ability to read drawings and sketches. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work alone and as part of a team. Good math skills. Mechanical aptitude.

High school diploma or GED certificate preferred. Minimum of 1 - 3 years of previous experience operating heavy production/fabrication machinery. Level of position will vary depending upon years of experience. Years listed are for entry level (Grade
1). Experience with JD Edwards helpful.

• Stand on a concrete surface
• Use hands or fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Hear
• Lift, push, and pull up to 35 pounds without assistance
• Lift, push, and pull 36 to over 100 pounds with assistance
• Work near moving mechanical parts

• Walk, talk

• Walk
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Talk
• Work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
• Working around fumes or airborne particles

• Close and distance vision
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception

Work performed in a loud manufacturing environment.

Notes:
Machinery used includes Forklift, grinder, drill motor, pallet jack, Laser CNC, Press brake (Trumpf), Automatic Saw/Band, Robotic Welder, Amada punch press, Forklift.

EOE. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

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