2nd SHIFT MACHINE OPERATOR

About the role

Smith & Loveless is united under one cause: “Protecting Water. Protecting People.” We are seeking a 2nd Shift Heavy Machine Operator to partner with our experienced production team in this environmentally focused industry.

Job Duties

• Works from verbal instructions, sketches, blueprints, factory orders, templates, bills of material cutting lists etc.
• Sets up and operates square shear, power press brake, plate roll and angle roll.
• Moves material to and from machine manually or using cranes.
• Checks parts for accuracy and count.
• Replaces drills, saw blades, dies, etc. as required.
• Performs simple maintenance such as greasing, oiling or minor adjustments.
• May be required to construct tools and forms not requiring high tolerances.
• Uses cutting torch to cut scrap metal for disposal.
• Uses cutting torch to notch material at plate shear operation.
• Uses cutting torch, as required at flanging operation.
• Tack weld and/or weld rolled shells and braces as required at plate rolling operation.
• Reports abnormal conditions of equipment or product to the supervisor.
• Observes all safety rules and regulations and keeps the work area clean and orderly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year machine operating experience preferred with square shear, press brake, and plate/angle roll preferred.
• Prior experience using forklift and overhead cranes is preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read blueprints, factory orders, and bills of material.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to wear PPE (Eyeglasses, earplugs, and steel toe shoes).
• Requires an employee to be able to be in motion on a hard surface.
• Frequent lifting, bending, and stretching.
• Able to push, pull, carry 50-100 pounds.
• Noise level of an average production floor.
• Able to climb ladders and ascend stairs for installations.
• Must complete a satisfactory physical exam, alcohol screen and drug screen.

About Us

For over 75 years, Smith & Loveless has provided innovative environmental engineering ingenuity and quality craftsmanship to the water industry by pioneering superior pre-engineered pumping, treatment and headworks systems to a global customer base. A true pioneer in the water and wastewater pumping industry, Smith & Loveless manufactures cost-effective, operator safe and efficient pump stations for municipalities, developments, industrial, governmental, and military facilities across the globe. Our energy-efficient and durable systems deliver unrivaled life-cycle cost savings. With tens of thousands of installations in more than 70 nations on all seven continents, our innovative wastewater/reuse engineered products allow us to maintain our market leadership in lift stations, grit removal systems and over a complete range of wastewater treatment systems.

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