Machine Operator

The Alamo Group Ag Americas, LLC is currently recruiting for a Machine Operator to join the Alamo Group Ag Americas Team in Selma, Alabama.

Alamo Group Ag Americas, Inc., a member of the Alamo Group family of companies, is the leading North American manufacturer of rotary cutters, finishing mowers, landscape tools, and tractor-mounted implements used in the agricultural market. Located in Selma, Alabama for over 70 years, Alamo Group Ag Americas’ products have earned an enviable reputation for their ruggedness and durability in the most challenging work environments.

Alamo Group Ag Americas Inc. offers competitive salary, benefits and relocation assistance.

Bush Hog, RhinoAG, and Dixie Chopper are among the most recognized and successful brands in the agricultural and outdoor power equipment industries. The Machine Operator II is a key position in the Company and will support and contribute to the company goals of profitability, return on investment, inventory turnover, and accident prevention. The Machine Operator II, under general supervision, will set up and run multiple production machines such as, but not limited to, presses, drill presses, threaders, press brakes, and rollers to perform repetitive operations or produce quality identical parts as specified by blueprints and procedures.

• Learning
• People Relations
• Communication
• Position/Tech Knowledge
• Results Driven

• Focus, communicate, encourage and contribute to safety in all aspects of the job and all company meetings.
• Set up, adjust and operate drill presses, presses, press brakes or roller machines to produce identical parts as specified by blueprints.
• Maintain production quantity, efficiency and quality on produced parts.
• Examine parts for quality compliance using blueprints, calipers, micrometers, tapes and high level math.
• Perform preventative maintenance on machines.
• Locate and move parts as needed using a walk‑behind lift.
• Ability to train others.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Supervisor.

• Capable of performing standard measurements using geometric tools (tape measure, protractor, etc.).
• High level math and reading skills needed.
• Ability to understand and follow detailed instructions and make minor decisions involving some judgment in carrying out instructions.
• Minimum dexterity required for use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to operate under pressure.
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds alone and 100 pounds with assistance.
• Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Valid driver's license.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year experience as a Machine Operator I required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Conditions for this position include the ability to work in cramped spaces, to stand approximately 8 hours per day, to stoop and reach around on a constant basis, to work in a non‑climate controlled manufacturing plant environment, and to see, hear, speak and use hands and fingers to use tools and equipment.

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