Machine Operator III

REV Group, Inc.•Town of Hamburg, NY

About The Position

Perform duties to set up, change over, and operate the complete range of equipment and machine tools in an assigned area to process materials into parts for assembly of custom vehicles, working within standard or accepted practices. The role works from shop orders, specifications, prints, and instructions; processes raw materials or in-process parts to product specifications; and positions completed materials on designated carts for subsequent operations. The operator checks work visually and dimensionally to verify that parts meet specifications. Blueprint reading and basic math, including decimal, fraction, and angle dimensions, are required. The position supports safe and high-quality production, participates in continuous improvement and Lean practices, maintains a clean and safe work area, and may assist with other operations as needed to maintain workflow. The role requires flexibility to work in other areas and additional hours when necessary, teamwork, initiative, and participation in training and improvement activities.

Requirements

Able to operate basic fabrication equipment such as mills, brake presses, and saws.
Able to use measuring equipment to hold specific tolerances.
Able to read blueprint information for layout work and complete tasks on specific machines.
Able to perform basic math involving decimal, fraction, and angle dimensions.
Physically capable of participating in companywide stretches at 7:00 AM and 11:15 daily.

Responsibilities

Work from shop orders, specifications, prints, and instructions.
Receive and process raw materials or in-process parts through the required operations to meet product specifications.
Set up, change over, and operate equipment and machine tools in the assigned area.
Position processed material on the designated cart system and move it to succeeding operations as needed.
Perform visual and dimensional checks to verify that work meets specifications.
Read blueprints and use basic math, including decimal, fraction, and angle dimensions.
Perform or assist with other operations as required or directed to maintain workflow and respond to production needs.
Follow safety rules, use PPE and defect-free equipment, report hazards, use proper lifting techniques and hoists when needed, and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
Ensure work conforms to process control instructions, specifications, and quality standards; identify and segregate non-conforming products and support corrective and preventive actions.
Work in other areas as needed, adjust breaks and lunch to workflow requirements, and work additional hours when necessary.
Participate in continuous improvement, Lean, 5S, visual management, kaizen events, and improvement programs.
Attend and participate in meetings, training programs, and task force groups.
Work constructively with teammates and contribute to production assignments and improvement projects.