Machine Operator

Snap-on Inc•Elkmont, AL

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Snap-on Tools is hiring a full-time Machine Operator at its manufacturing plant in Elkmont, Alabama. The role sets up, maintains, and operates manual machinery and operates CNC machinery to meet productivity levels and quality standards. CNC operation does not include machine setup or tooling changes. The work is performed in a factory environment, and the position reports to the production supervisor. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Central Time the following morning. Overtime, including weekends, may be required as deemed necessary. The role involves monitoring production, inspecting and measuring workpieces, resolving machine issues, handling materials, completing paperwork, and maintaining safety and housekeeping standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and one to three years of manufacturing experience.
Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools, such as calipers and micrometers.
Understanding of production procedures.
Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
Analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to perform basic mathematical operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to perform work from drawings, specifications, and formulas involving limited detail.
Good communication skills.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Awareness of and adherence to company and departmental safety procedures and policies.
Ability to work on first, second, or third shifts.
Must be at least 18 years old and have excellent English reading, writing, and speaking skills.
Ability to bend, stand, and/or walk for an extended period, typically eight hours.
Ability to perform repetitive light lifting or occasionally lift approximately 30 pounds.
Ability to perform repetitive motions where required, with visual acuity, eye-hand coordination, finger dexterity, and concentration for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Set up manual machines, including calibration and cleaning, to begin production cycles.
Operate manual and CNC machines.
Set up, operate, or tend manual machines used to cut, shear, punch, crimp, bend, or straighten material.
Operate or tend CNC machines used to cut, shear, punch, crimp, bend, or straighten material.
Read and interpret blueprints, engineering specifications, and shop orders to determine machine setup, production methods, and operating sequence.
Position and clamp stops, guides, and turntables.
Adjust controls to set and regulate machining factors.
Work against stops and guides or manually align layout marks with dies or cutting blades.
Start and observe machine operation, repositioning or adjusting settings for multiple or successive passes as needed.
Inspect or measure parts using rulers, gauges, and templates.
Control and adjust machine settings and make offsets on manual and CNC machines.
Feed raw material or parts to semi-automated machines.
Periodically test machine operation and resolve issues that occur during the shift.
Check output for machine-related mistakes or flaws.
Change inserts on manual and CNC machines.
Edit programs and pull programs on manual machines only; do not edit or pull programs on CNC machines.
Manually assemble parts using hand tools.
Examine completed workpieces for defects and sort defective pieces by type of flaw.
Measure completed workpieces with micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers to verify they meet specifications.
Set stops on machine beds and change dies.
Start machines, monitor their operation, and record operational data.
Prepare completed parts for shipment by boxing, labeling, weighing, and crating.
Complete departmental paperwork.
Consistently meet required daily productivity levels.
Perform material handling as required and other duties as necessary.
Follow safety requirements and wear company-approved personal protective equipment.
Maintain housekeeping in the work area.

Benefits

Three health insurance plans, including one with an employer-contribution Health Savings Account.
Vision and dental insurance.
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Spending Account options.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Employee assistance program.
Supplemental life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance available at nominal rates.
Discounts on travel and company products, including tools.
Tuition reimbursement.
401(k) with a 3% employer match/contribution.
Paid vacation and three paid personal days.
11 paid holidays.
Climate-controlled work environment with heating and air conditioning.
Weekly pay.