Machine Operator I

Idex Corporation•Saint Albans, VT

45d•$36,500 - $62,200

About The Position

If you're looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you've found it. Whether you're an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses (https://www.idexcorp.com/our-businesses/business-segments/) around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you. Job Summary: The Machine Operator is responsible for running basic production machines but not limited to lathes, mills, drill presses, cut-off saws, grinders, and mechanical and isostatic presses, to efficiently produce quality ceramic components.

Requirements

0-1 years of prior machine operator/manufacturing experience/laborer a plus, or equivalent classroom experience
Basic understanding of measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers) or strong math skills with the ability to learn
Strong attention to detail
Ability to follow precise written instructions and procedures
Willingness to learn and work independently in areas in which they are trained
Ability to work with computers, experience with Visual a plus
Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines

Responsibilities

Proactively supports a culture of safety and quality as top organizational priorities.
Actively participates in ongoing training initiatives and collaborates with team members and leadership to share information in a structured process
Safely loads and unloads parts from the production machines.
Operates assigned machines to produce components to spec
Completes basic SPC and production logs as required
Operates machines to make finished product while staying focused despite the routine nature of the job
Checks the quality of the finished product using the tools assigned
Uses basic hand tools and measurement devices to verify part quality
Identifies non-conforming products and halts production when necessary. Keeps track of individual production by logging in/out of our MRP/Barcode system and counting completed parts
Reads and follows routing instructions and brings finished parts to the next department.
Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, performing a variety of other machining operations in any one of STC's three production locations