Machine Operator - Weekends

About the role

For over 100 years, Maguire has been an industry leader in the fabrication, construction, and maintenance of water storage tanks and elevated water towers. The Machine Operator will operate computerized equipment to form precision metal parts. Machines will consist of rollers, presses and plasma tables. The shift operates Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; 12-hour days (6:00am-6:30pm).

Responsibilities

• Safely operates equipment designed to move, roll, press, or cut plate steel.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams, and other project specifications, then identifies and inputs the commands and data needed for computer-controlled machinery to manufacture the tools, parts, or products required.
• Recognizes when automatic programming is faulty, or when the machine is malfunctioning or in need of maintenance, and modifies feed, speed, cutting tools, or controls of the machine to correct the issue.
• Maintains, cleans, and repairs machines.
• Ensures work pieces are lubricated and cooled correctly throughout machine operation.
• Ensures machines run in a safe and efficient manner by adding attachments, aligning pieces, securing fixtures, or replacing broken or dull parts.
• Uses hoists, crane, or personal strength to lift work pieces to machines.
• Measures finished pieces with precision measuring tools and equipment to ensure they meet order specifications.
• Corrects production errors or machine malfunctions by conferring with supervisors and programmers; obtains approval to continue production after correction is made.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience operating a forklift, heavy equipment, and overhead cranes preferred.
• Some experience operating computerized machines preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working understanding of computers.
• Thorough understanding of the robotic or computer-operated machinery to be used.
• Ability to operate highly technical machinery and basic hand tools.
• Ability to read blueprints and measuring devices.
• Strong math skills.
• Ability to self-diagnose and problem solve.

Qualifications

• Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
• Must be able to work outside in both a hot and cold environments.
• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Adhere to Maguire's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Policy and Safety Programs.
• Requires close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to work with ladders, catwalks and in confined spaces.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Skills

• Computer literacy.
• Technical aptitude.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Short Term Disability
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• 401K
• PTO
• Paid Holidays

Pay

• Work 36 hours and get paid for 40 as long as specific conditions are met!

Schedule

• The shift operates Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; 12-hour days (6:00am-6:30pm).

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Short Term Disability
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• 401K
• PTO
• Paid Holidays