Machine Operator (5 Axis)

Armstrong Flooring•Carson, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level position under the direction of the Production Supervisor. The Machine Operator I will work with frequent guidance from senior personnel within established procedures within the functional area of the metals or felt value stream. Responsible for the safe set up and operation of production machine(s) in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.

Requirements

Mechanical aptitude to operate and maintain machinery effectively
Possess basic arithmetic and computer skills
Comfortable using hand tooling and basic measuring equipment, tolerances are key
Understand oral and written instructions with ability to learn quickly, meet deadlines, and maintain equipment
Communication and people skills; team player willing to learn.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment (i.e., ability to wear required PPE, work in a dusty, hot, non-climate-controlled environment; with stairs, frequent walking, standing and occasional lifting of material).
Ability to work off shift hours in support of plant initiatives.
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in core production roles within 90 days of hire.
High school diploma or GED (Required)
Minimum of 1 year machine operating experience

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)
Knowledge of G-Code (May be required based on position)
CalOSHA 10 (preferred)
OSHA Forklift Certification (preferred)
CPR & First Aid Certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

Clocks to and perform transactions in Shop-Trak; providing updates status on projects, material moves, and scrap for all operations
Load, unload, receive, and store raw materials and supplies
Prepare machines to start a production cycle٫ performing calibration٫ cleaning and other activities efficiently IAW quality standards and established safety procedures
Use computer aided manufacturing programs to monitors, controls, and adjusts machine settings while operating machinery and/or equipment, according to specifications.
Perform periodic checks on machinery and/or equipment and solve problems as detected, trouble shoot issues that occur during shift, and m aintain operator logs
Completes work as required to meet production and schedule requirements
Performs minor repairs and routine preventative maintenance on machines to include cleaning scrap trays and filters.
Assist peers and/or cross train on other machines/equipment as needed.
Works with peers to Identify product defects and report necessary nonconformances to Supervisor, and/or Quality Inspector
Works with peers to coordinate movement parts and/or products to the next step operation
Follows safety protocols and wear personal protective equipment as required
Maintains equipment and work areas; cleans and performs basic repairs as needed.

Benefits

401k with employee match
robust health care options
paid time off
professional development
casual dress code
free snacks
quarterly events
community service activities
access to 100’s of discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through LifeMart such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare
Employee Resource Groups