3rd shift, Machine Operator, LSPB1 10HR Line 15 Main Line

Wabash•Lafayette, IN

About The Position

The Machine Operator assists in fabricating heads for Wabash customers under the direction of a Coordinator or Supervisor. The position inspects and operates equipment, performs routine maintenance, reads blueprints and work orders, obtains needed materials and tools, and produces parts that meet specifications and tolerances. The operator may also perform washing, painting, and paint-booth spraying tasks; complete paperwork and labor records; follow OSHA standards; and keep the Supervisor informed about quality issues, delays, and maintenance needs. The role requires maintaining a safe and orderly work area, wearing required PPE, and contributing ideas to reduce costs and improve quality. Employees may be assigned other tasks to meet workload demands and are expected to demonstrate Wabash values and leadership principles.

Requirements

High school degree or GED equivalent.
Basic reading, writing, and verbal skills.
General computer skills, including Excel and Word.
Strong math skills.
Ability to read and use a tape measure, calipers, and gauging equipment.
Ability to read and follow engineering drawings.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to exercise independent judgment while performing responsibilities.
Ability to perform work at a quality level that meets or exceeds Wabash and ISO standards.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with technicians, operators, maintenance staff, and engineers.
Ability to share information, resolve conflicting priorities, complete tasks on time, and cope with unexpected events.
High standards for minimal unplanned absences, as the role is critical to daily operational success.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb more than six feet using a ladder or scaffolding and to bend and stoop to reach beneath tanks.
Ability to stand for approximately 70% of the shift and bend, stoop, and climb for approximately 30% of the shift.
Ability to work at least 10 hours while standing, bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling through a full range of motion, and to use ladders or stairs.
Ability to work in adverse climate conditions and in small spaces, including kneeling or bending for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Inspect equipment before work to confirm safe operating condition and completion of required preventive maintenance checks.
Perform routine maintenance as required and advise the Supervisor of maintenance needs.
Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work orders to meet specifications and tolerances.
Obtain the materials, parts, and tools needed to complete jobs.
Set up, adjust, and operate equipment safely, efficiently, and accurately to produce required parts.
Work to reduce scrap and improve quality; check completed work against specifications and tolerances.
Perform tasks that may include washing, painting, and spraying in a paint booth.
Complete required paperwork accurately, including labor data.
Comply with OSHA standards and wear required personal protective equipment.
Maintain an orderly and safe work environment and inform the Supervisor of quality problems, concerns, and delays.
Suggest process, method, or material improvements to reduce cost or improve quality.
Take on other tasks as needed to meet workload demands.
Demonstrate Wabash values and leadership principles in daily activities.