Machine Operator - 2 / Floater

Connecticut Spring & Stamping • Farmington, CT

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About The Position

The Machine Operator – 2 / Floater is a flexible, multi-skilled employee who works under direction and tends a variety of machines across all CSS Production Departments. The role requires adaptability and willingness to use existing skills and learn new ones to assist where needed. Employees follow department procedures, perform quality checks, maintain production records, and may also carry out packing, material handling, bench work, or related production tasks. Attendance is an essential function of the job.

Requirements

• High school graduate or demonstration of equivalent skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to understand written instructions.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work, including substantial arm, wrist, hand, and/or finger movements.
• Corrected visual sharpness sufficient to operate machines and perform visual inspection procedures.
• Ability to lift objects from a lower to a higher position or move them horizontally between positions.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Tend a variety of machines according to department procedures.
• Stop machines when parts do not meet requirements and alert others to visually observed deviations.
• Apply quality-control principles and maintain production records.
• Stack skids or pallets in designated areas when required.
• Dispose of scrap, cardboard boxes, and other materials when required.
• Perform packing duties, including following customer-specific packing instructions, using correct materials, and ensuring cartons are properly labeled.
• Assemble packing materials as required.
• Perform bench work in various departments, including sorting and testing.
• Operate department-assigned equipment, including heat set equipment, bench-top resistance welders, automatic power presses, secondary automatic presses, spring coilers, spring secondary grinders, spring “kick” presses, spring automatic set-out machines, bench grinders, assembly equipment, and riveters.
• Use assigned fixtures and gauges.
• Adhere to company policies, environmental and safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
• Observe company processes and recommend improvements.
• Assist or instruct other personnel when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain attendance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED