Machine Operator I, Evening Shift - Ditch Witch

The Toro Company • Perry, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator I operates one or more production machines, which may include lathes, mills, drills, saws, automatic welders, benders, punches, shears, flame-cutting equipment, high-definition and plasma equipment, lasers, heat-treat equipment, and shot-blast equipment. As a cross-functional team member, the employee may also assemble components and perform other assigned duties.

The role is based in a manufacturing plant with variable temperature and humidity, noise, and dirt. The work schedule is variable, ranging from 8 to 12 hours daily depending on production needs. Overtime is paid after 40 hours per week, some scheduled Saturday work is required, and employees are expected to work at least 50% of extra time. The listed shift is Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., with a starting pay of $20.30 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Familiarity with and basic experience using mechanical repair and assembly tools, including wrenches, screwdrivers, and pliers.
• Appropriate reading, clerical, and basic math skills, including understanding written instructions, maintaining production records, and calculating sums, differences, and fractions.
• Ability to regularly handle items weighing more than 60 pounds from floor to knuckle; push or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds; lift items up to 35 pounds from knuckle to shoulder; and lift items up to 25 pounds from shoulder to overhead.
• Ability to perform frequent standing, sitting, twisting, and bending, and occasional walking, elevated work, squatting, kneeling, and climbing.
• Ability to work a variable schedule based on production needs, including some scheduled Saturdays, and to work at least 50% of extra time.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or training in welding, machining, mechanical repair, or operation of metalworking machinery.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate production equipment while monitoring machine performance and carrying out operations in the proper sequence.
• Set up fixtures, mount parts in fixtures or components, and perform mechanical assembly using hand and air tools.
• Use a computer to check part locations, inventory, and routing, and maintain production records.
• May read information from blueprints.
• Assemble components and perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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