Machine Operator I
About The Position
The Machine Operator I performs operations in the rough finishing line, including cut off, sandblast, knock out, trim cut, and grind. The operator maintains, adjusts, and operates rough-finishing equipment and follows engineering instructions, specifications, and quality requirements to process parts safely and accurately. The role requires a high school education or equivalent life experience and three to six months of related experience and/or training. Work hours outside the regular schedule may be required to meet operational needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Additional hours are assigned based on business requirements, and non-exempt employees receive overtime in accordance with applicable laws. Only U.S. persons as defined in the posting may be considered. Employment offers are conditioned on completing a background investigation and drug screen.
Requirements
- High school education or equivalent life experience.
- Three to six months of related experience and/or training.
- Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Must qualify as a U.S. person under the government-regulation definition specified in the posting.
- Successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of an employment offer.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, adjust, and operate rough-finishing equipment as required for assigned work.
- Ensure all safety guards and shields are in place before beginning operation.
- Review engineering instructions and part specifications to understand the correct procedure and quality requirements.
- Check routers to confirm the correct part number and master heat number are on the paperwork and that previous operations have been signed off.
- Spot-check cut-off parts for accuracy and inspect for cracks, heat checks, or other damage.
- Contact supervision or engineering before proceeding if damage or a defect is observed.
- Place finished work in the pre-assigned location.
- Report defective equipment to the supervisor.
- Leave the work area clean and orderly at the end of the shift.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness incentives
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Training and development opportunities
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Paid holidays
- Parental leave
- Eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
