Machine Operator - Day Shift - Ditch Witch (Plant 3)

The Toro Company • Perry, OK

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator operates one or more production machines, which may include lathes, mills, drills, saws, automatic welders, benders, punches, shears, flame-cutting and plasma equipment, lasers, heat-treat equipment, shot-blast machines, and gun drills. As a cross-functional team member, the operator may also assemble components and perform other assigned duties.

The role involves reading blueprints; setting up, adjusting, and operating production equipment; monitoring machine performance and completing operations in sequence; setting up fixtures and mounting components; and performing mechanical assembly with hand and air tools. Operators may remove, clean, or deburr parts, inspect them with measuring tools, and detect and correct defects. They perform basic maintenance on assigned equipment, use a computer to check part locations and inventory and maintain production records, and contribute to troubleshooting and problem solving. The role is expected to meet or exceed safety, quality, productivity, performance, and attendance expectations.

Work takes place indoors in a manufacturing plant with variable temperature, humidity, noise, and dirt. The position may involve exposure to traffic from powered vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians; sharp objects; moving machinery; electrical arc-welding equipment; materials handling; and hazardous materials such as coolant, solvents, oils, grease, and pressurized gases. Duties and priorities can vary. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., with workdays potentially ranging from 8 to 12 hours depending on production needs, overtime paid after 40 hours per week, and some scheduled Saturdays. Employees are expected to work at least 50% of the Saturdays worked.

Requirements

• Typically, 18 to 36 months of directly related experience is required.
• Demonstrate and apply machining or fabrication skills and knowledge beyond basic skills.
• Have basic experience using mechanical repair and assembly tools, including wrenches, screwdrivers, and pliers.
• Be knowledgeable of SAP and able to use the system and assist others as job needs require.
• Have appropriate reading, clerical, and basic math skills, including understanding written instructions, maintaining production records, and calculating sums, differences, and fractions.
• Be able to move from process to process with little to no supervision.
• Meet the job's heavy physical demands, including regularly handling items over 60 pounds from floor to knuckle, pushing or pulling items up to 50 pounds, lifting up to 35 pounds from knuckle to shoulder, and lifting up to 25 pounds from shoulder to overhead.
• Be able to frequently stand, sit, twist, and bend, and occasionally walk, work at elevation, squat, kneel, and climb.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in welding or mechanical repair preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read information from blueprints.
• Set up, adjust, and operate production equipment; monitor machine performance and carry out operations in the proper sequence.
• Set up fixtures, mount parts or components in fixtures, and perform mechanical assembly using hand and air tools.
• Remove parts from fixtures, clean or deburr them, inspect them with measuring tools, and detect and correct defects as needed.
• Perform basic operator maintenance on assigned equipment to help avoid downtime and production loss.
• Use a computer to check part locations and inventory and maintain production records.
• Provide input for troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Meet or exceed expectations for safety, quality, productivity, performance, and attendance.
• As a cross-functional team member, assemble components and perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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