Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Generac • Eagle, WI

2d

About The Position

The Machine Operator reviews work instructions and builds products according to specifications and within tolerances. The role includes completing cleanup and housekeeping procedures, following quality, safety, and workplace rules, and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment. Operators handle materials safely, communicate hazards and equipment issues to leadership, and may train coworkers or cross-train in other departmental areas. The posting describes Operations I, II, and III levels with differing experience and machinery-operation expectations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Operations I: 1 year of experience operating relevant machinery or equivalent.
• Operations II: 2–3 years of experience operating relevant machinery or equivalent.
• Operations III: 3 or more years of experience operating relevant machinery or equivalent.
• Be detail-oriented and organized.
• Work professionally in a team environment.
• Communicate effectively.
• Use applicable hand tools with precision.
• Operations II: knowledge and understanding of intermediate machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate basic machinery independently at a defined rate while meeting quality requirements (Operations I).
• Operate complex machinery independently at a defined rate and meet quality requirements; operate complex machinery at a minimum of 50% of stations (Operations II).
• Review work instructions and build products to specifications and within tolerances.
• Complete cleanup and housekeeping procedures.
• Comply with quality, safety, and work rules and regulations, including wearing appropriate PPE.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of assembled products and their impact on the business.
• Continue learning job principles, practices, and processes as changes require and across similar jobs.
• Handle materials safely using proper lifting techniques, including overhead hoists and lift tables.
• Communicate hazards and equipment issues to leadership.
• Provide basic training to employees as needed (Operations I); frequently train employees on work instructions and standard work (Operations II).
• Cross-train in different areas within the department and flex to different stations as needed.
• Use applicable hand tools with precision.

What This Job Offers

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