Machine Operator/General Laborer

Senior Flexonics Pathway•Lewiston, ME

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Senior Flexonics Pathway is seeking a Machine Operator/General Laborer to join their team. This role involves operating fabricating machines, sandblasting equipment, forklifts, and carpentry tools to produce high-quality metal expansion joints, damper products, and fabric expansion joints. The position offers the opportunity to be part of a team crafting critical, technically challenging parts installed in facilities worldwide.

Requirements

Good command of the English language, both written and spoken.
Able to read and interpret drawings and follow work instructions.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; use basic measuring tools.
Must have sufficient visual acuity to operate machines and visually inspect parts produced.
Required to stand, walk and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; to talk and hear, to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel or crouch.
Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds – all with the assistance of a variety of lifting devices/equipment.
Must have excellent organizational and communication skills with ability to work well with external and internal customers.
High school diploma or GED required.

Nice To Haves

Technical school graduate preferred.
Related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate fabricating machines, sandblasting equipment, forklifts, and carpentry tools.
Move equipment/load trucks with a forklift.
Sandblast or clean a variety of surfaces for the painting process.
Package equipment for shipment within boxes and crates.
Review schedule, prioritize daily work, and review specifications and blueprints to determine machine and material requirements.
Review inventory against anticipated workload to maintain adequate stocking levels.
Detect and report defective materials to management.
Design and implement work methods and procedures to increase productivity and improve throughput.
Follow all safety rules regarding machine operation and proper guarding.
Organize and maintain work area to achieve safe, clean, and efficient operations.
Adhere to all safety rules and use proper personal protective equipment.
Operate equipment and industrial truck to move materials around facility.
Work with lumber/crates/skids packaging products appropriately to prevent damage in transit.
Operate air-powered abrasive blasting equipment to remove mill scale, rust, and other foreign matter to prepare for the paint process.
Perform other duties and assignments as directed by management.