Machine Operator II

About the role

Provides "Right. On Time. Every Time." products and customer service, both to external and internal customers, within company standards.

Core functions

• Follows all plant safety procedures and uses all applicable personal protective equipment (PPE). Holds other team members accountable for following all safety procedures, environmental control, process control and quality control practices.
• Follows all setup procedures and work instructions as documented in the Operations System. Reports all machinery issues to Maintenance promptly.
• Cleans and resets the work area at the end of each shift, including but not limited to sweeping the floor, placing items in the proper storage area, stacking pallets, restocking packaging, and dumping trash.
• Accurately updates all records and visual tracking, whether written or electronic.
• Cross-trains as directed and is willing to work at any production position in the plant, on an as needed basis.
• Completes work as directed by plant management.
• Identifies and inspects the raw material needed for the fabrication. Tags and segregates raw material and fabricated parts that do not meet the required standards.
• Uses/operates complex computerized equipment, hand tools and power tools common to the steel fabrication industry, etc.
• Verifies, creates and/or modifies cam data files to ensure these match the attributes described in fabrication shop drawings and/or cut list.
• Troubleshoots equipment, executes proper machine calibrations and set ups including selection of tooling and consumable required for the task on hand.
• Interprets engineering shop fabrication drawings, fabrication standards, sketches and other specifications to produce parts or components. Inspects subassemblies and accessories visually and dimensionally to verify these meet the required specifications.
• Uses tape measures, squares, calipers, micrometers, protractors, rulers, and other measuring tools to set up equipment and complete required quality inspections.
• Marks or tags material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks.
• Lifts or moves materials and finished products, manually or assisted with hoists, cranes, forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.
• Performs other duties and activities related to the department as necessary to support overall operations and responsibilities, even if not specifically listed above.

Key measures of success

• Ability to operate assigned task and cross-train in at least two additional work tasks.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Customer and detail oriented.
• Exhibits a continuous improvement mindset with ability to verbalize ideas for process and workflow improvements.
• Ability to use/read common measuring tools in the manufacturing and fabrication industry, do basic mathematical calculations, and use a calculator.
• Ability to operate computers and understand the functionality of machine logic controllers.
• Ability to learn production operations.
• Consistently exhibits and displays the company's values of "Own It. Can Do. Act in Love."

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of experience in the operation of CNC/automated production equipment, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• Ability to use different types of measuring of analog and electronic instruments such as micrometers, calipers, diameter gauges, rulers, protractors, tapes, etc.
• Experience in the use of ERP systems, material and part transactions and inventory cycle counts.
• Experience in operation of hoists, cranes and forklifts.

Physical demands & work environment

• The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud and in a non-temperature-controlled environment with exposure to outside weather conditions.
• While performing the core functions, the employee is regularly required to talk, walk, hear, stand for long periods of time, and lift/push/pull items up to 55 lbs.
• This position is primarily working around machinery with moving parts and moving objects or vehicles.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach/pull/push/grab with hands and arms, kneel, crouch, twist, and bend.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or crawl.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform core functions.
• Ability to work at other facilities, weekends, other shifts and to be on call.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – each employee receives an annual allocation of stock
• 401K Match
• Education assistance – up to $5,250 each year
• Profit-sharing bonus or "Own It" bonus
• Medical – 100% employer-paid coverage available
• Dental
• Vision
• Holiday pay
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program (confidential emotional support, work and lifestyle support, legal guidance, financial resources, and digital resources)
• Care Guides to help employees navigate the healthcare system
• Life insurance – 1.5x annual salary – 100% employer paid
• Wellness Program – earn up to $1,200 annually when enrolling in a medical plan
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability – 100% employer paid
• Performance-based merit increases
• SHINE program – Employee Financial Assistance and Dependent Scholarships