Machine Operator 1-1

About the Role

As part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll contribute to meaningful work, lead at every level, and embrace a culture where everyone is empowered to excel.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate various production machines, including supplying or holding materials or tools and cleaning work areas and equipment.
• Operate machinery used in the production process following company safety guidelines and policies.
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards; observe equipment operations to detect malfunctions.
• Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using hoists.
• Verify counts on finished products to determine completeness of orders; mark or tag identification on parts.
• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
• Assist helpers with lesser-skilled duties, delegate tasks, and enforce time constraints for manufacturing processes.
• Clean work areas and equipment.
• Record production data, including the number of products tested, production readings, and dates/times of production.
• Start machines or equipment to begin production processes.
• Separate products by weight, grade, size, or composition of materials.
• Place products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting, or wrapping.
• Remove products, machine attachments, and waste material from machines.
• Pack and store materials and products.
• Tie products in bundles for further processing or shipment following prescribed procedures.
• Transfer finished products, raw materials, tools, or equipment between storage and work areas using hand trucks or powered lift trucks.
• Signal coworkers to direct product movement during production.
• Prepare raw materials for processing.
• Read gauges and charts, and record data obtained.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, machines, equipment, vehicles, and products.
• Separate defective products for reprocessing.
• Change machine knives using wrenches and applicable tools.
• Assist with other areas in the shop, office, or warehouse as needed.
• Ensure regular attendance, punctuality, and readiness to work at the start of each scheduled shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• Machine operator experience of some type or training on specific machine processes.
• Ability to learn basic computer skills and company-specific software.
• Proficiency in English.

Following a conditional offer of employment, candidates will complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted by applicable law.