Machine Operator, 2nd shift, Heil Environmental

Terex Corporation•Fort Payne, AL
•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator works in the Operations department at Heil Environmental in Fort Payne, Alabama, and reports to the Production Supervisor. The role operates fabrication equipment to produce parts, including brakes, shear, MG plasma, and laser equipment. The position is on the second shift. The operator inspects work for compliance with quality standards, follows standard work instructions, reads and interprets part drawings, and uses measuring tools and PC-based systems to operate CNC controllers and complete work orders. The role also includes equipment upkeep, housekeeping, and other duties as assigned. The work takes place in a plant environment with dust, fumes, noise, and fluctuating temperatures due to lack of climate control.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Ability to understand general arithmetic and write in an understandable manner.
  • Ability to understand verbal and written instructions and read instructions, lists, and billing materials.
  • Ability to use PC-based applications, including Mainstar, Outlook, and Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to lift 25 pounds repeatedly, with a maximum lift of 40 pounds.
  • Ability to walk or stand for approximately 70% of the time, lift up to 40 pounds for approximately 15% of the time, perform repetitive overhead work for approximately 10% of the time, and stoop, bend forward, or crouch repetitively for approximately 5% of the time.
  • Ability to use hands, arms, and feet for repetitive lifting and to operate manufacturing equipment, meters, chain hoists, automatic drills, and general hand tools, as well as record written information.
  • Ability to follow verbal instructions and hear for safety purposes.
  • Ability to visually observe essential functions for job performance and safety; color and depth perception are required.
  • Ability to maintain normal attention, with periods of high concentration while operating machinery approximately 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

  • Operate fabrication equipment, including brakes, shear, MG plasma, and laser equipment, to produce parts.
  • Inspect work for compliance with quality standards.
  • Operate equipment such as Hyster vehicles, cranes, jib booms, and hand plasma equipment.
  • Follow standard work instructions to ensure proper quality.
  • Read and interpret part drawings.
  • Use measuring tools, including tape measures, calipers, squares, and protractors.
  • Use basic PC skills to operate CNC controllers and complete work orders through Automated Data Collection software.
  • Perform daily preventive maintenance on machines and keep machines wiped down and clean.
  • Perform housekeeping.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation
  • 401(k)
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Advancement opportunities
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