Machine Operator (2nd Shift)

Armstrong Flooring•Carson, CA

41d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level position under the direction of the Production Supervisor. A Machine Operator I works with frequent guidance from senior personnel within established procedures within the functional area of the metals or felt value stream. Responsible for the safe set up and operation of production machine(s) in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. The role involves working with computer-aided manufacturing programs to monitor, control, and adjust machine settings, performing periodic checks, troubleshooting issues, and completing minor repairs and routine preventative maintenance. The position also requires assisting peers, identifying product defects, coordinating movement of parts, following safety protocols, and maintaining equipment and work areas. This role operates in a manufacturing setting and may be subject to various environmental conditions and requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Requirements

Mechanical aptitude to operate and maintain machinery effectively.
Basic arithmetic and computer skills.
Comfortable using hand tooling and basic measuring equipment; tolerances are key.
Ability to understand oral and written instructions with the ability to learn quickly, meet deadlines, and maintain equipment.
Communication and people skills; team player willing to learn.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment (i.e., ability to wear required PPE, work in a dusty, hot, non-climate-controlled environment; with stairs, frequent walking, standing and occasional lifting of material).
Ability to work off-shift hours in support of plant initiatives.
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in core production roles within 90 days of hire.
High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of 1 year machine operating experience.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish.
Knowledge of G-Code (May be required based on position).
CalOSHA 10.
OSHA Forklift Certification.
CPR & First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

Clock to and perform transactions in Shop-Trak, providing updates on project status, material moves, and scrap for all operations.
Load, unload, receive, and store raw materials and supplies.
Prepare machines to start a production cycle, performing calibration, cleaning, and other activities efficiently in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures.
Use computer-aided manufacturing programs to monitor, control, and adjust machine settings while operating machinery and/or equipment, according to specifications.
Perform periodic checks on machinery and/or equipment, solve problems as detected, troubleshoot issues that occur during the shift, and maintain operator logs.
Complete work as required to meet production and schedule requirements.
Perform minor repairs and routine preventative maintenance on machines, including cleaning scrap trays and filters.
Assist peers and/or cross-train on other machines/equipment as needed.
Identify product defects and report necessary nonconformances to the Supervisor and/or Quality Inspector.
Coordinate movement of parts and/or products to the next step operation.
Follow safety protocols and wear personal protective equipment as required.
Maintain equipment and work areas; clean and perform basic repairs as needed.

Benefits

401k with employee match
Robust health care options
Paid time off
Professional development
Casual dress code
Free snacks
Quarterly events
Community service activities
Access to 100’s of discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through LifeMart (e.g., car and hotel rentals, auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare)
Support for Employee Resource Groups