Machine Operator Assistant

CEMCO LLC • Fort Worth, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

CEMCO is a manufacturer of steel framing and metal lath. The Machine Operator Assistant supports machine operation and packaging in a heavily industrial manufacturing environment. The first two weeks include pairing with an experienced employee for an introduction to the work environment and onboarding. The facilities have fast-moving parts, heavy and sharp objects, and machinery; conditions are loud and subject to ambient temperatures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or three years of experience and/or related training.
• Comfort working in a loud, hot, and dirty industrial machine-shop environment.
• Ability to perform repetitive work and remain on your feet at all times.
• Wear required safety equipment: safety glasses, work gloves, ear protection, long pants, sleeved shirts, and work boots or shoes.
• Complete a lifting, pushing, and pulling test upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Machine Operator with machine setups and changeovers, including removing and replacing tooling rolls, cut-off dies, punch dies, and table spacers.
• Collect products as they exit the machine and safely stack them on standard pallets.
• Operate banding machines to secure metal strapping and wood blocks to pallets.
• Operate a wood chop saw or wood radial arm saw to cut wood blocks to custom lengths.
• Safely operate a jib crane to maneuver slit coils onto the machine.
• Learn and apply packaging requirements, including writing pallet descriptions, applying pallet stickers, spray-painting gauge colors on pallet edges, and securing pallets with metal strapping and wood blocks.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Pet insurance.
• Company-sponsored life insurance.
• Health Spending Accounts with quarterly company contributions.
• 401(k) plan through Fidelity with a company match.
• 10 paid holidays, including the employee’s birthday.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Ongoing recognition programs.
• Weekly payroll.
• Competitive pay.
• Opportunity to grow and build a career.

What This Job Offers

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