Machine Operator - 1 / Floater

Connecticut Spring & Stamping • Farmington, CT

5h

About The Position

The Machine Operator – 1 / Floater is a multi-skilled, flexible employee who adapts to work across all CSS Production Departments. The role performs a variety of duties and tends different machines under direction, using the qualifications and skills needed for assigned work while being willing to learn new tasks.

The position includes monitoring machine output and quality, maintaining production records, and potentially performing packing, material assembly, pallet or skid stacking, scrap disposal, and benchwork such as sorting and testing. Employees are expected to follow department procedures and company policies, environmental and safety standards, and housekeeping standards. Attendance is an essential function of the job.

Requirements

• High school graduate or demonstration of equivalent skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to understand written instructions.
• Corrected visual sharpness sufficient to operate machines and perform visual inspection procedures.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work, including substantial arm, wrist, hand, and/or finger movements.
• Ability to lift objects from a lower to a higher position or move them horizontally from position to position.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds unassisted.
• Attendance is an essential function of the job.

Responsibilities

• Tend a variety of machines according to department procedures.
• Stop machines when parts do not meet requirements and observe visual deviations using quality-control principles.
• Maintain production records.
• Stack skids or pallets in designated areas when required.
• Dispose of scrap, cardboard boxes, and similar materials when required.
• Perform packing duties, including following customer-specific instructions, using correct packing materials, and ensuring cartons are properly labeled.
• Assemble packing materials as required.
• Perform benchwork assignments in various departments, such as sorting and testing.
• Maintain adherence to company policies, environmental and safety standards, and good housekeeping standards.
• Observe company processes and recommend improvements.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Assist or instruct other personnel when required.
• Meet department goals for productivity, attendance, on-time delivery, zero past-due work, and zero customer returns.

What This Job Offers

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