2nd and 3rd Shift Machine Operators

Wabash•Lafayette, IN

About The Position

Machine Operators perform semi-skilled manual duties requiring knowledge of techniques, tools, equipment, and safety precautions. Operators use equipment such as lasers, turrets, presses, and shears, including setup and preventive maintenance, to assist in manufacturing metal parts. The role requires independent judgment, the ability to understand blueprints and engineering drawings, and work that meets Wabash quality practices and ISO standards. Operators report to a supervisor, area manager, or department head. The position requires following safety policies, using required personal protective equipment (PPE), reporting defects and repair needs, and collaborating with production and maintenance colleagues. Operators may need to flex their schedules to meet production-team needs. Work may involve loud noise, fumes, airborne particles, welding, grinding dust, moving mechanical parts, vibration, extreme temperatures, low lighting, and confined spaces. Physical demands include standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, pushing, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Employees may climb more than six feet using ladders or scaffolding and spend approximately 70% of a shift standing and 30% bending, stooping, or climbing. Wabash provides necessary training and offers vacation, paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with match, and a tuition reimbursement program.

Requirements

High school degree or GED equivalent.
Basic reading, writing, and verbal communication 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 and understand blueprints.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and work independently as well as collaboratively.
Ability to meet or exceed Wabash and ISO quality standards.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb more than six feet using a ladder or scaffolding.
Ability to bend, stoop, climb, and stand for extended periods; the listed physical requirements are approximately 30% bending, stooping, and climbing and 70% standing during a shift.
Ability to perform physical activities including standing, walking, leaning, pushing, climbing, sitting, bending, kneeling, stooping, and operating tools or controls throughout the shift.
Full range of motion in the arms and hands.
Ability to work in adverse conditions, including extreme temperatures, loud noise, low lighting, confined spaces, fumes, airborne particles, and grinding dust.
Ability to maintain a high standard for attendance, given the position’s importance to daily operations.
Ability to cope with unexpected events, resolve conflicting priorities, and complete work on time.

Responsibilities

Perform semi-skilled manual duties using appropriate techniques, tools, equipment, and safety precautions.
Operate assigned lasers, turrets, presses, shears, and other equipment, including setup and preventive maintenance.
Assist in the manufacture of metal parts.
Understand blueprints and follow engineering drawings and production requirements.
Perform work to Wabash quality practices and applicable ISO standards.
Follow the general safety plan and all safety policies and practices.
Wear required PPE, including applicable safety shoes, gloves, sleeves, safety glasses, face shields, respirators, hearing protection, heat-protective clothing, and fall protection.
Report defects and repair needs to production and maintenance leadership.
Collaborate and share information with other technicians, operators, maintenance staff, and engineers so work is performed safely and efficiently.
Flex the work schedule as production-team needs require.
Demonstrate Wabash values and leadership principles in daily work.
Complete assigned duties safely and on time, resolving conflicting priorities and responding to unexpected events.