Machine Operator - Night Shift - Ditch Witch (Plant 3)

About the role

Operate one or more of various production machines, including lathes, mills, drills, saws, automatic welders, benders, punches, shears, flame cuts, hi-definition & plasma, laser, heat treat, shot blast, and gun drill. As a cross-functional team member, you may also assemble components and perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Read information from blueprints.
• Set up, adjust, and operate production equipment, monitoring performance and carrying out operations in proper sequence.
• Set up fixtures, mount parts/components in fixtures, and perform mechanical assembly using hand and air tools (wrenches, torque wrenches, impact wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, etc.).
• Remove parts from fixtures, clean or de-burr them, check them for quality using measuring tools (micrometers, gauges, tape measures, rules, squares, etc.), and detect and correct defects.
• Perform basic operator maintenance to avoid downtime and loss of production.
• Use a computer to check part locations, inventory, and maintain production records.
• Provide input for troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Consistently meet or exceed expectations for Safety, Quality, Productivity, Performance, and Attendance metrics.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing plant conditions (indoors, with variable temperature and humidity, noise, and dirt).
• Physical hazards such as powered vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic, sharp objects, moving machinery, electrical arc-welding equipment, and materials handling.
• Work with hazardous materials, such as coolant, solvents, oils, grease, and pressurized gases.
• Variable duties, workloads, and priorities.

Schedule

• Variable work schedule ranging from 8-12 hours daily depending on production needs, with overtime paid after 40 hours per week.
• Some scheduled work on Saturdays, with an expectation to work at least 50% of the Saturdays worked (ET).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Typically, 18 to 36 months of directly related experience required; experience in welding or mechanical repair preferred.
• Demonstrate and apply a higher degree of skill/knowledge in machining or fabrication beyond basic skills.
• Basic experience using mechanical repair and assembly tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, etc.).
• Knowledgeable of SAP and able to utilize the system, assisting others based on job needs.
• Appropriate reading, clerical, and basic math skills, including the ability to understand written instructions, maintain production records, and calculate sums, differences, and fractions.
• Ability to move from process to process with little to no supervision.

Essential Physical Functions

• Regularly handle items weighing in excess of 60 pounds from floor to knuckle.
• Regularly pull or push items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly lift items up to 35 pounds from knuckle to shoulder.
• Regularly lift items up to 25 pounds from shoulder to overhead.
• Frequent standing, sitting, twisting, and bending.
• Occasional walking, elevated work, squatting, kneeling, and climbing.