Machine Operator I

Building the people that build the world. With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

About the role

Reporting into the Fabrication supervisor, as Machine Operator I, you may operate one type of fabricating machine: such as cutoff saws, shears, rolls, brakes, presses, laser, forming machines, spinning machines and punch machines that cut, shape and bend metal plates, sheets, tubes, and structures.

Responsibilities

• Laser machine:
  • Sets-up and operates machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines
  • Cuts and inspects parts for accuracy, places correct stickers on parts and sorts
  • Correctly interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
  • Safely and effectively use hand tools, measuring tape, and machinery
• Punching/Brake machine:
  • Interpret blueprints and engineering drawings correctly
  • Sets-up and operates machines in accordance with established procedures and guidelines
  • Safely and effectively use hand tools, measuring tape, and machine equipment
  • Inspects finished products
• Other duties for both types of machine:
  • Load material into machine
  • Interpret mechanical engineered drawings
  • Clean machines and complete preventative maintenance per schedule
  • Complete necessary paperwork
  • Report on supply levels
  • Assist Machine operator II when needed

Requirements

• Required Experience & Skills
  • 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment
  • 1 year experience operating fabricating machinery
  • Read a tape measure and ruler and convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions
• Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
  • 1-2 years’ experience programming equipment (Laser or brake)
  • Meet all product quality requirements
  • Ability to use precision hand tools
  • Spot welding
  • Attention to detail

Physical Demands

• Lifting up to 100 pounds; 100+ pounds with assistance
• Sitting, standing, walking, bending, grasping, pushing, pulling, crawling, climbing, twisting, reaching, working at heights, and using a ladder as required
• Ability to use both hands overhead
• Perform repetitive motions
• Plant environment with potential exposure to all types of weather, including excessive heat, excessive cold, and excessive noise

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required

Working Environment

• Onsite
• The employee will be required to stand and walk for at least 8 hours
• Regularly be required to push/pull material up to 3000lbs, with assistance of overhead crane
• Climb stairs, reach and bend regularly
• Occasionally sit, grasp, climb, crawl, twist, and work at heights
• Occasionally lift, hold and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Manufacturing environment requires use of required Personal Protective Equipment, such as foot, eye and ear protection when in production locations
• Potential exposure to bad weather, excessive heat, and/or excessive noise

Benefits

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs