Machine Operator I- Assembly

Dover Corporation • Madison, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Dover Food Retail is seeking a Machine Operator I - Assembly in Madison, Georgia. The role loads and follows setup instructions for cutting machines and other tools, fabricates products and components to meet production schedules, and performs basic preventative maintenance. The operator uses machinery and equipment to complete assembly and parts fabrication to specifications, including forklifts, pallet jacks, saws, drills, tape measures, and hand tools.

The position involves fabricating wood crates and modifying products according to engineering documents and production standards; setting up and laying out work with fixtures and guides; and arranging parts for fabrication and staging. The operator maintains performance standards for production, quality, safety, and housekeeping; checks finished assemblies against drawings; reports and helps resolve fabrication issues; and identifies process or quality improvements. Duties also include reporting defective machines, parts, and materials, maintaining tools and equipment safely, attending cross-functional meetings as needed, and participating in cross-training. A variety of assembly and production duties are performed with minimal supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of production machine operator experience. Fabrication or machining experience is preferred. The successful candidate will have basic mechanical, reading and writing, computer, math, measurement, communication, and problem-solving skills; be able to understand job specifications and 6S; and be team-oriented, adaptable, and able to handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds and standing, walking, and/or sitting for long periods.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 1–2 years of production machine operator experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic mechanical skills.
• Basic reading and writing skills.
• Basic PC skills.
• Basic math skills and ability to understand fractions and decimals.
• Ability to read a tape measure and understand job specifications.
• Analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Understanding of 6S.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Team-oriented, flexible, and adaptable to a changing environment.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of fabrication or machining experience.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate wood crates and modify existing products in accordance with engineering documents and established production standards.
• Use hand, electric, and pneumatic tools to perform fabrication and assembly work.
• Set up and lay out work using fixtures and guides to fabricate parts and assemblies.
• Arrange parts for fabrication and staging processes.
• Maintain acceptable performance standards for assembly, production, quality, safety, and housekeeping.
• Review finished assemblies for accuracy against drawings.
• Report fabrication issues and assist with resolving them as required.
• Diagnose process and quality issues and recommend improvements to the department supervisor.
• Report defective machines, parts, and materials according to policy.
• Use, handle, and maintain tools and equipment safely and carefully.
• Participate in and attend cross-functional meetings as required.
• Participate in cross-training by training others and receiving training.
• Perform a variety of assembly or production duties with minimal supervision.
• Load and follow setup instructions for cutting machines and other tools; perform basic operator preventative maintenance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible spending.
• Paid holidays.
• Eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria in the applicable bonus plan.
• Eligible to earn commissions based on performance metrics and other criteria in the applicable commissions plan.

What This Job Offers

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