Machine Operator (Night Shift)

Overview

Looking for a full-time role with a 4-day work schedule (Night Shift), bringing hands-on experience in machinery operations? Join us as a Machine Operator and take the next step in your career!

Benefits

• $22/hour starting pay with optional Overtime opportunities available
• Only work 4 days/week – 3-day weekends!
• Regular Schedule: Monday- Thursday 8:00pm to 6:30am
• Low-cost Medical, Dental & Vision – Coverage starts 1st of the month after hire
• 401(k) with generous employer match – up to 4%
• Health & Flexible Spending Accounts – Up to $1,000 HSA contribution for families
• Company-paid Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (80 hrs PTO + 40 hrs Personal time)
• Paid Parental Leave – 6 weeks at 100% pay for moms and dads
• Employee Assistance Program – financial wellness, mental health, and more
• Extras like: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, Legal, and Pet Insurance
• Exclusive Employee Discounts – Save on phones, travel, electronics & more

Responsibilities

• Machine Operation: Operate and monitor multiple machines across various workstations, ensuring each machine runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Troubleshoot machine issues and make adjustments as needed to maintain quality and productivity.
• Ensure that machine setups are correct and adjust them according to specifications and requirements.
• Perform regular checks on equipment for maintenance needs and report any mechanical issues.
• Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards while operating machinery.
• Maintain documentation related to production outputs, machine settings, and materials used.
• Absorb incoming shipments, check products against purchase orders, and verify quantities.
• Inspect incoming goods for damage or discrepancies and report issues to the appropriate team members.
• Unload and store products or materials in their designated locations within the warehouse.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, including updating stock levels and notifying supervisors of low stock.
• Absorb the preparation and staging of products for shipment or machine use in production.
• Cross-functional support: Float between multiple machines based on production demands, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with supervisors and machine operators to ensure efficient workflow and address any production delays.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment in both the machine area and warehouse space.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team environment.
• Ability to interpret and translate engineering designs, and technical documentation into actionable tasks.
• Strong understanding of production equipment, including framing machines, laser cutters, and filter grid manufacturing machinery, or the ability to quickly learn.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn relevant safety regulations.
• Proficient with software for documentation and record-keeping.
• Basic understanding of inventory control procedures and manufacturing inventory requirements.
• Proficient in keyboarding and using inventory management software or databases.
• Extremely organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree or completion of a related apprenticeship program preferred.
• At least one year of related experience in a manufacturing or production environment, ideally with experience in machine operation and metal fabrication.
• Completion of on-the-job training may be substituted for educational requirements.
• Forklift operator certification is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that may require frequent bending, stooping, and lifting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines, and inspect parts produced for quality and accuracy.
• Ability to operate machines and equipment with manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Must be able to operate a forklift as needed to handle materials.

About Us

Universal Air Filter is a leader in custom air filtration solutions for protecting mission critical equipment. Serving Telecommunications, Medical, Military, Renewable Energy and Industrial markets, UAF works to develop custom solutions that meet a variety of customer needs to keep critical electronics safe in indoor and outdoor operating environments. A part of Filtration Group since 2012, UAF has a North American manufacturing in St Louis area as well as sales & engineering support in Taiwan. Filtration Group is on a mission to make the world Safer, Healthier, and More Productive. With a passionate workforce, global footprint and world class engineering and manufacturing capabilities, we are driving innovation and developing solutions across a broad spectrum of applications in the indoor air quality, life sciences and industrial sectors. We are committed to maintaining an entrepreneurial culture built on a foundation of trust and in which our leaders exhibit a strong bias for action. The Company began in 2009 and has rapidly grown to be a global leader in the highly attractive filtration industry. With revenues of over $2 billion, Filtration Group is the fastest growing and one of the largest filtration businesses in the world. With over 9,700 employees, the Company serves its customers from a global footprint of 170 facilities in over 27 countries. Filtration Group operates across a wide variety of attractive end markets and produces mission critical products with high replacement rates. Over 80% of the Company’s revenue comes from replacement / consumable products, many of which are specified into our customer’s products or processes.