Machine Operator

Snap-on•Elkmont, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Snap-on Tools is hiring a full-time Machine Operator at its manufacturing plant in Elkmont, Alabama. The role sets up, maintains, and operates manual machinery and operates CNC machinery to meet productivity and quality standards and keep production running efficiently. CNC setup and tooling changes are not performed by the associate. The work takes place in a factory environment. The scheduled hours are Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Central Time, with overtime, including weekends, as needed. This position reports to the Production Supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One to three years of manufacturing experience.
Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers.
Understanding of production procedures.
Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
Analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to work from drawings, specifications, and formulas involving limited detail.
Good communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Awareness of and adherence to company and departmental safety procedures and policies.
Ability to work first, second, or third shifts.
Must be at least 18 years old and have excellent English reading, writing, and speaking skills.

Responsibilities

Set up manual machines, including calibration and cleaning, to start production cycles.
Operate manual and CNC machines to cut, shear, punch, crimp, bend, or straighten material.
Read and interpret blueprints, engineering specifications, and shop orders to determine machine setup, production methods, and operating sequence.
Position and clamp stops, guides, and turntables; adjust controls and machine settings; and align material or layout marks as required.
Observe machine operation and adjust settings or reposition material for multiple or successive passes.
Inspect and measure parts using rulers, gauges, templates, micrometers, and calipers.
Make offsets on manual and CNC machines; change inserts on both types of machines; edit programs and pull programs for manual machines only.
Feed raw material or parts to semi-automated machines and periodically test machine operation.
Resolve issues that arise during the shift and check output for machine-related mistakes or flaws.
Manually assemble parts using hand tools and examine completed workpieces for defects; sort defective pieces by flaw type.
Set stops on machine beds, change dies, start machines, monitor operations, and record operational data.
Prepare completed parts for shipment by boxing, labeling, weighing, and crating.
Complete departmental paperwork and consistently meet required daily productivity levels.
Handle materials as required and perform other duties as necessary.
Follow safety requirements, wear company-approved personal protective equipment, and maintain housekeeping in the work area.

Benefits

Three health insurance plans, including one with an employer-contributed Health Savings Account.
Vision and dental insurance.
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Spending Account options.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Employee assistance program.
Supplemental life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance available for purchase at nominal rates.
Discounts on travel and company products, including tools.
Tuition reimbursement.
401(k) with employer match or contribution at 3%.
Paid vacation and three paid personal days.
11 paid holidays.
Climate-controlled work environment with heating and air conditioning.
Weekly pay.