Machine Operator

About the job

As an integral member of our team, you will play a pivotal role as a Machine Operator. You will be essential in operating and maintaining conventional and special-purpose machines to fabricate structural parts and assemblies with precision. You'll have the opportunity to apply your expertise in machine shop theory, shop mathematics, material machinability, and layout techniques—helping drive both quality and efficiency. With minimal assistance, you'll contribute directly to our organization's success and ongoing growth. This position is in Tulsa, Oklahoma and/or Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

Responsibilities

• Provide materials to workstations and various locations as needed
• Read blueprints or instructions for job specifications
• Set up, operate, and maintain machines, including loading, machining, unloading, and de-burring
• Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions for accuracy
• Select and secure tools, fixtures, accessories, and materials
• Monitor machine operations, detect malfunctions, and make necessary adjustments
• Replace and install machined parts, ensuring proper functionality
• May install machined replacement parts into mechanisms, equipment and test operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance
• Maintains machine and associated tools with limited assistance
• Use precision measuring devices to check work and troubleshoot issues, escalating concerns when needed
• Troubleshoot incoming problems; communicate with Lead or Supervisor any that require assistance
• Transport product to assigned department
• Safely rig and transport structures and products using overhead cranes and forklifts
• Follow instructions, seek clarification, and assist team leaders or managers
• Assist Team Leader or Manager with various tasks and training others as needed
• Crosstrain in different areas to enhance team flexibility
• Maintain a tidy work area during and after each shift
• Perform other assigned tasks as needed
• All employees are expected to prioritize safety, regardless of role. This includes strict adherence to company-wide safety policies and procedures, proactive promotion of safe practices, and addressing unsafe behaviors or conditions in a constructive and positive manner
• Employees expected to conduct themselves with professionalism, courtesy, and cooperation toward colleagues, customers, vendors, and visitors
• Full compliance with all Alfa Laval policies and procedures is required to maintain a respectful, safe, and productive work environment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• 1 year of professional experience related to manufacturing preferred
• Basic math skills including the ability to read a tape measure and calipers required
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints preferred
• Experience using industrial machines preferred
• Forklift operation certification preferred
• Overhead crane experience preferred
• Demonstrates proficiency in one or more of the following equipment: radial drills, fin tube machinery, large vertical band saw, presses, breaks and shears

Physical and environmental factors

• Regularly exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally; 30 lbs of force frequently
• Stand or walk for 80% of the workday
• Required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• Standing, walking, crouching, stooping, kneeling, and balancing on varied surfaces
• Reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, and lifting objects using upper body strength
• Repetitive motions involving wrists, hands, and fingers for precision tasks
• Clear verbal expressions and active listening to convey and receive detailed instructions
• Adequate hearing to distinguish sounds and spoken communication in a work environment
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment: steel toe boots, safety glasses, and ear plugs
• Exposure to various weather conditions cold or hot, wet/humid conditions, and loud noise levels
• No climate-controlled environment
• Work near hazards: moving machinery, vehicles, electrical currents, and chemicals
• Encounter atmospheric conditions: fumes, dust, gases, odors, and poor ventilation
• Operate in confined spaces such as narrow aisles or passageway
• Communicate effectively through speech and hearing

Benefits

• Healthcare, dental and vision plans
• Robust wellness program
• Generous 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off benefits