Machine Operator - Machine Support

Title: Machine Operator – Machine Support

Business Unit: Medeco Security Locks

Location: Salem, VA (on-site)

Department: Operations

Shift: 1st

EEO Job Class: Non-Exempt

Status: Full-Time

Reports To: Machining Area Manager

Join our innovative team as a Machine Operator and play a crucial role in the smooth running of our automated bar feed machines. This position involves not only maintaining machines stocked with essential materials like bars, oil, and coolant, but also optimizing our production process to enhance efficiency and quality.

Preparation and Precision
:
Ready bars for production by sanding and cutting bar stock to supply multiple departments.

Maintenance and Upkeep
:
Manage and replenish oil and coolant levels, ensuring machines operate at peak performance. Handle routine maintenance tasks such as replacing air filters and changing tooling on equipment, along with monitoring and maintaining concentrate levels for precision tools. Efficiently remove bar ends and scrap, contributing to our sustainability efforts.

Cleanliness and Order
:
Maintain a pristine work environment through daily cleaning of machines and areas, adhering to our 5S cleanliness and organization standards.

Collaborative Problem-Solving
:
Actively participate in team meetings to boost performance, solve production challenges, enhance safety, and implement continuous improvement strategies.

Training and Development
:
Train peers in various job tasks across product centers and support areas, sharing knowledge and fostering a team-oriented culture.

Adaptability
:
Willingly work overtime as necessary and take on additional responsibilities to ensure seamless operations.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math and computer skills, including proficiency with tablets.
• Skilled in using measurement tools such as micrometers and calipers.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Comprehensive knowledge of cutting tools, with expertise in swapping saw blades, turning inserts, and other equipment components.

The hourly rate for this position is $20.21 - $25.50

The final pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on experience, skill level, and other qualifications for the role. Benefits and additional compensation offered for this position are:

• Paid time off, including sick and vacation days
• 12 paid holidays
• Job-protected leave benefits in accordance with applicable law
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Supplemental critical illness, hospital, accident, and indemnity available for purchase
• Health and flexible savings accounts subject to eligibility requirements
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions and matching subject to plan eligibility requirements

All benefits and additional compensation are governed by applicable Company policies and plans as they currently exist and may be amended in the future.

You will be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork. With opportunities to influence the manufacturing process, develop your technical skills, and contribute to a safe and efficient workplace, your role here will be pivotal and rewarding.

1. Normal, corrective vision range; ability to see color and to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols.

2. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, bend and reach.

3. Ability to reach with hands and arms.

4. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Medico is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunity (“EEO”) to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled, other protected, recently separated, or Armed…