Machine Operator (Racking) 6am-2:30pm

About the role

Racking Machine Operator needed in our state-of-the-art environmentally controlled, very clean facility in South Bend, IN. The General Production Loading Machine employee is responsible for performing various tasks to set up, operate, monitor, and run various machines in accordance with customer and PEI specifications safely. Must have strong attention to detail to ensure no machinery issues go unnoticed. Shift: Monday‑Friday, 6:00 a.m.‑2:30 p.m.

Benefits

• $1,000 Sign‑On Bonus
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term Disability
• Company Paid Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• Flex Schedule Options
• 401(k) plus Company Match
• Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred (or any combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates ability to perform the duties)
• Communication skills – ability to communicate with peers, superiors, and management
• Cross‑trained for all areas of production
• Willingness to fluctuate schedule as deemed necessary by management or as workload requires
• Willingness to obtain knowledge of product and process
• Ability to follow directives as set forth by superiors and/or management
• Good hand/eye coordination
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Team player

Skills

• Demonstrate excellent manual dexterity in the assembly of small components with or without the assistance of equipment

Responsibilities

• Meet the production fulfillment needs of internal and external customers
• Set up machine, utilizing variety of tooling, perform 1st piece inspection checks
• Tool selection – top tools and bases
• Program selection – connector patterns
• Setting picker & gripper to perform height adjustments
• Use of shims & rubber grommets during set‑up
• Arbor press tool selection set up for hand loading & contact adjustments
• Contact turning tooling selection
• Operator tooling PM’s
• Troubleshooting – machine adjustments for required contact application
• Ability to use standardized tools of measurement (computerized vision measurements, arbor presses, depth indicators, go/no‑go gages, and other standardized tools/equipment)
• Operate complex machinery safely, accurately, and efficiently per the work order and work instructions
• Interpret specifications using multiple place decimals
• Read, understand and follow work orders, specifications and “special” instructions as outlined on the work orders
• Read, understand and complete all production department documentation and work instructions to the PEI‑Genesis ISO9001 and AS9100 standard
• Ability to use or learn basic computer skills
• Work orders must be completed daily to meet Facility Promise Date and Cycle Time metrics
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area to eliminate FOD (Foreign Object Debris)
• Utilize necessary Kanban and FIFO methodologies

Physical Demands

• Manual lifting up to 35 lbs. on a regular basis and up to 70 lbs. on occasion (with assistance)
• Repetitive detailed work with hands for 8+ hours of the day
• Range of motion to push/pull lever up/down with moderate force
• Ability to sit or stand for up to 8+ hours
• Ability to reach overhead with or without the aid of a ladder or step stool
• Ability to grip/grasp at least 8 hours of the day

Work Environment

• Climate