Machine Operator (CNC)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment before beginning work to ensure it is in safe operating condition and that all required preventative maintenance checks have been completed.
• Perform routine maintenance as required.
• Read and interpret blueprints and work orders to ensure that specifications and tolerances are met.
• Obtain material, parts, and tools as needed to complete the job.
• Set up, adjust, and operate equipment in a safe, efficient, and accurate manner to produce required parts.
• Work to reduce scrap and improve quality.
• Check work to make sure it meets specifications and tolerances.
• May include but not limited to washing, painting, and spraying in a paint booth.
• Accurately complete all required paperwork, including recording labor data.
• Comply with OSHA Standards.
• May be assigned to other tasks as needed to meet workload demands.
• Keep the Supervisor advised of any quality problems, concerns, delays, etc.
• Advise the Supervisor of any maintenance work.
• Maintain an orderly and safe work environment.
• Suggest methods improvements or alternate methods and materials to reduce cost and/or improve quality.
• Wear all required PPE such as shoes, gloves, sleeves, safety glasses, face shields, respirators, hearing protection, heat-shielding hoods, jackets, fall protection, etc.
• Able to work in adverse climate conditions (hot, cold, dark, loud, etc.).
• Able to work in small spaces, kneeling or bending for extended periods.
• Demonstrate and embrace all the Wabash Values and Leadership Principles in daily activities.

Qualifications

• A high school degree or GED equivalent is required.
• Basic reading/writing and verbal skills.
• General computer skills (Excel and Word).
• Strong math skills.
• Ability to read and use tape measure, calipers, and gauging equipment.
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Able to exercise independent judgment when performing responsibilities.
• Ensure that there is a Winning Together mentality to eliminate the “shift versus shift” mentality.
• Shares information with others to help them perform their responsibilities safely and efficiently.
• Copes successfully with unexpected events throughout the day.
• Able to work independently, as well as collectively, with other Techs, operators, maintenance, and engineers.
• Resolves conflicting priorities and accomplishes tasks on time.
• High standards for minimal unplanned absences (critical position to daily operational success).
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Tools & Equipment

• Personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Hammers.
• Wrenches.
• Hoists.
• Circular Saws.
• Drills.
• Impacts.
• Routers.

Benefits

• Vacation.
• Paid Holidays.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Included.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• 401k with match.

Working Conditions/Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• An employee in this position works in an environment in which safety, environmental, and health concerns may demand constant attention.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at job sites such as the noise level in the work environment can be very loud with high temperatures at times.
• All employees on the production floor must wear the necessary personal production equipment (PPE).

Physical Demands

• Requires a minimum of 10 hours standing, bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling with a full range of motion.
• Must be able to lift-up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in an environment requiring the use of a ladder or stairs.

Behavioral Attributes

• Identifies the existence and cause of a problem.
• Takes initiative, persists at tasks and pursues completion of objectives.
• Knows and confidently communicates information.
• Shares information with others to help them perform their jobs safely and efficiently.
• Copes successfully with unexpected events.
• Develops plans to achieve objectives & identifies resources needed to accomplish objectives.
• Resolves conflicting priorities and accomplishes work on time.

Leadership Attributes

• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion – Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness.
• Seek to Listen – Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions.
• Always Learn – Strive to improve; do not quit or settle or settle for the status quo.
• Be Authentic – Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do.
• Win Together – Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

• Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law.
• All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria.
• All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates.