Machine Operator - Assembly

New Balance • Norway, ME

65d • $17

About The Position

As a Machine Operator - Assembly at New Balance, you will perform complex tasks to shoe uppers that require the use of tools and operation of different machinery. This includes working with tools and machines such as shoe lasting, flash activators, sole press, spraying machines, as well as packing and repairing. The work is performed in a team environment focused on safety, quality, and productivity standards to meet customer demands.

Requirements

• Ability to work on complex jobs in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment where we build 600 pairs of shoes in an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to learn and adhere to start-up and shutdown procedures (TPM) and make simple machine/mechanical adjustments to their workstation.
• Willingness to support a changing environment, flexibility to cross-train and rotate to various jobs/factories and duties towards achieving departmental and business goals.
• The ability to read, understand and comprehend written or oral instruction, and the ability to communicate effectively with others. Must be a team player!
• Requires hand and eye coordination along with depth perception, good peripheral vision, and the ability to see incoming/outgoing work stations and precision work.
• Good manual dexterity skills (eye, hand and feet coordination).
• Must be able to perform repetitive upper extremity motions and repetitive forceful grip/pinch requiring both hands, frequent reaching, good range of motion of fingers, hands, wrists and elbows.
• Ability to stand and balance throughout an 8-hour shift; moving from role to role or sedentary standing.
• Standard 40-hour workweek applies; willing to adjust work schedule to meet a reasonable amount of overtime based on business need.
• Ability to lift light to moderate amounts of weight.

Responsibilities

• Perform work according to established procedures and processes, executing tasks to the materials and parts of the shoe utilizing various tools and machinery.
• Operate machinery to spray hot-melt adhesive onto sole, buff off overspray, last the shoe upper using an auto laster, connect the sole to the laster upper, inspect and make quality decisions, repair and pack into box while ensuring quality standards are met.
• Make suggestions to improve the process and display motivation and initiative to improve skills and job knowledge.
• Support NB quality expectations/standards and take ownership for meeting them. Ensure work quality before passing onto customers.
• Follow NB policies and demonstrate responsibility for attendance, safety requirements, PPE and reporting of accidents and near misses.
• Maintain a high level of quality per our internal & external customer requirements.

Benefits

• 40% employee discount on New Balance products (in-store and online)
• Robust benefits tailored to various lifestyles and life stages
• Lifestyle Benefit Program - reimbursement for eligible wellness and lifestyle activities
• Pay-for-Performance program and company bonus eligibility
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - 100% match up to 5% of contributions, fully vested
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discounts on cellular services, travel, entertainment, consumer goods, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees