Production Operator - Blade Finishing (Day Shift 7:30am - 7:30pm)

About the Role

Operate, repair, and maintain mechanical functioning of Blade Welder Assembly machines to produce quality blades at a planned rate. This full-time, project-based position is expected to end no later than December 2027 in connection with the plant’s scheduled relocation.

Enjoy a unique full-time schedule of 15 days per month with every other weekend off, creating a three-day weekend. Join a global team with a collaborative work culture offering competitive pay, benefits, and vacation.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, repair, operate, and maintain a cell of multiple work station Blade Welder Assembly machines at a planned rate.
• Load and unload coils, load blades, and unload blades.
• Check quality of product and record data as required, making adjustments when necessary, including replacing and adjusting replaceable tools and expendable parts.
• Maintain necessary records and keep machines and work area clean.
• Remove slugs and process scrap as necessary.
• Provide temporary relief for other operator-adjusters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in high-speed machine operation.
• Ability to correctly read and interpret instruments and gauges.
• Proficiency in basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, division, percentages).
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Quality awareness and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal mechanical or technical training.
• Experience with lasers and/or laser equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, twist, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects or controls, talk, or hear.
• Occasionally required to sit, reach with hands or arms, kneel, or crouch.
• May perform repetitive motion with hands and arms.
• Must lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Schedule

Full-time schedule of 15 days per month with every other weekend off, resulting in a three-day weekend.