Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

The Baker Company•Sanford, ME

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At The Baker Company, you’ll do more than operate equipment—you’ll help build products that protect scientists and support important research around the world. We’re looking for a Machine Operator to join our Sanford, Maine team and play an important role in producing high-quality components for our industry-leading laboratory and clean-air equipment. This is an opportunity to develop your skills, take pride in your craftsmanship, and be part of a local American-made company where the work you do matters.

Requirements

Mechanical skills
Basic computer and math skills needed.
Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience a plus

Responsibilities

Read, interpret, and follow job tags, work instructions and blueprints.
Follow and maintain 5s and TPM schedules.
Set up required equipment (Laser, Punch, Brake). Select proper tooling and proper sheet stock using work instructions.
Operate various types of press brakes and punch machines.
Maintain machine with regular maintenance - including cleaning, greasing and fluid levels. Report any issues to team leader or supervisor.
Basic mechanical skills using hand tools, power tools, hand trucks and pallet jacks.
Measure, inspect and set up tolerances using calipers and measuring equipment.
Work with minimal supervision.
Make every effort to focus on doing-it-right to make sure the customer is happy or satisfied with our units.
Provide value to our customers by using Lean tools and concepts to identify and eliminate waste in all forms (scrap/rework, transportation, motion, waiting, inventory, over production, over processing, and under-utilization of people). Uses systemic thinking by seeing processes from end to end and works to challenge the status quo to eliminate the root cause of problems. Is involved in individual and/or team activities that involve using Lean tools and concepts to improve the flow of information and material.
Other duties as assigned by supervision.