Ranch Hand Machine Operator- 1st Shift

Overview

Lippert will be relocating our RANCH HAND Shiner and Beeville, TX locations to Seguin, TX. This role will initially be based in Shiner, TX with a targeted relocation date of September 2026. Travel assistance will be available to Team Members if needed.

Our Machine Operators/Fabrication Technicians are responsible for the set‑up and operation of brake presses, tube benders, laser cutting, and saws. No experience necessary.

• Operate machines to remove finished work pieces or to change tooling, set‑up, or work piece placement according to required machining sequences.
• Confer with shift leads and managers to resolve machine malfunctions or production issues and obtain approval to continue production.
• Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems.
• Check to ensure that work pieces are properly lubricated and cooled during machine operation.
• Measure dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.
• Clean machines, tooling, or parts, using solvents or solutions and rags.
• Adjust machine feed and speed, change cutting tools, or adjust machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if machines malfunction.
• Monitor machine operation and control panel displays and compare readings to specifications to detect malfunctions.
• Follow work instructions to operate machine control units to start and stop operation.
• Review program specifications or blueprints to determine and set machine operations and sequencing, finished work piece dimensions, or numerical control sequences.
• Help maintain necessary inventory of manufacturing supplies.
• Assist with cycle counting of material to ensure inventory integrity.

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing setting preferred, but not required.
• Previous experience with machinery, basic machine set up, and small power tools preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to read a tape measure.
• Able to work and handle multiple job assignments, communicate in a team setting, and maintain a clean and organized work space.

Manufacturing/industry experience.

Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

• A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
• Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more.
• Fair and competitive compensation.
• Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
• Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave‑of‑absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters.

All employment and personnel‑related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job‑related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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