RSD Metal Fab - Machine Operator (69219)
About The Position
The Machine Operator reads and follows detailed blueprints, schematics, body prints, paper documents, and CAD to shear and bend sheets of metal into vehicle bodies, hose bed covers, and other parts. The role involves loading metal sheets and brake press tooling into machines, ensuring bends meet required angles and build specifications, and preparing completed work for the next department. The operator may also run a plasma machine and perform troubleshooting as needed. The position requires attention to quality and safety, the ability to handle heavy metal components, and the ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs. This is a full-time position in Lyons, South Dakota, with an hourly pay range of $22.00 to $29.00. Occasional evening or weekend work may be needed to support department needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints/specification books.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
- Intermediate PC skills, including spreadsheet formulas and functions, queries, tables, merges, and special reports.
- Knowledge of basic inspection tools, machining skills, or related fields.
- Ability to use basic hand tools and a tape measure.
- Ability to identify quality issues, recognize changes in the production process, and make needed adjustments.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and work well in a team environment.
- Ability to lift and manipulate large, heavy sheet-metal parts and brake press tooling.
- Ability to identify issues with metal sheets to help ensure customer expectations are met.
- Ability to adhere to safety policies and promote a safe working environment.
- Ability to work evenings and/or weekends occasionally as needed to support department needs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience handling a brake press.
Responsibilities
- Lift and load metal sheets into machines to shear and bend them into bodies, hose bed covers, and other parts.
- Read and understand body prints, paper documents, CAD, blueprints, and specifications.
- Ensure bends meet angle-grade requirements and other build specifications.
- Load completed work in the specified opposite order into a dedicated cart for the next department.
- Operate the plasma machine when needed and ensure finished work meets build specifications.
- Perform troubleshooting and make needed process adjustments to address quality issues.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required by the supervisor to meet company and department needs.
- Follow safety policies and support Rosenbauer’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
