Commercial Plates Operator

GAFBurgaw, NC
Onsite

About The Position

The Commercial Plates Operator prepares metal accessories for further production. This role has responsibility for operating equipment safely and efficiently, meeting quality standards and production targets.

Requirements

  • Mechanical and technical capabilities, demonstrated with hands-on performance and an assessment.
  • Experienced and familiar with most hand tools.
  • Working knowledge of precise measurements.
  • Ability to use, understand, and interpret moderate to advanced gauges, templates, written instructions, drawings, and QC documents.
  • Ability to properly use/read caliper, micrometer and tape measure.
  • Trouble shooting / problem solving skills.
  • H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
  • 3+ months of prior manufacturing experience.
  • Must be forklift certified or be able to obtain certification.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.
  • Regularly required to communicate information with/to other employees.
  • Frequently stand and walk.
  • Use both hands to handle objects, tools and controls.
  • Frequently bend and reach into baskets on floor.
  • Occasionally stoop.
  • Reach with both arms and hands.

Nice To Haves

  • 1+ years of punch press or relevant experience preferred.
  • Computer skills, ability to utilize basic computer programs when required.

Responsibilities

  • Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Meet quality standards and production targets.
  • Prepare metal accessories for further production.
  • Use, understand, and interpret moderate to advanced gauges, templates, written instructions, drawings, and QC documents.
  • Understand and properly process critical dimension requirements and immediately call out and correct processes that are out of tolerance.
  • Adhere to work instructions with no tolerance for workmanship error.
  • Properly use/read caliper, micrometer and tape measure.
  • Trouble shooting / problem solving skills.
  • Must be forklift certified or be able to obtain certification.

Benefits

  • Wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
  • Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
  • Robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
  • Wellness program.
  • Free financial coaching.
  • Referral program.
  • Product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
  • Internal training programs and courses.
  • Generous tuition reimbursement program.
  • Competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions.
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