Machine Operator - Day Shift - Ditch Witch (Plant 3)

The Toro Company • Perry, OK

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator operates one or more production machines, which may include lathes, mills, drills, saws, automatic welders, benders, punches, shears, flame-cutting equipment, high-definition and plasma equipment, lasers, heat-treat equipment, shot-blast equipment, and gun drills. As a cross-functional team member, the operator may also assemble components and perform other assigned duties.

The role involves reading blueprints; setting up, adjusting, and operating production equipment; monitoring machine performance and following the proper operating sequence; preparing fixtures and performing mechanical assembly; checking parts for quality and correcting defects; conducting basic operator maintenance; using a computer and SAP for part locations, inventory, and production records; and providing input on troubleshooting and problem solving. The operator is expected to meet or exceed safety, quality, productivity, performance, and attendance expectations.

Work takes place indoors in a manufacturing plant with variable temperature and humidity, noise, and dirt. The environment includes hazards such as vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic; sharp objects; moving machinery; electrical arc-welding equipment; materials handling; and hazardous materials including coolant, solvents, oils, grease, and pressurized gases. Duties, workloads, and priorities may vary. The schedule is listed as Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., but may vary from 8 to 12 hours daily based on production needs, with overtime paid after 40 hours per week and some scheduled Saturdays. Employees are expected to work at least 50% of the Saturdays worked.

This is a heavy physical-demand job. It requires regular handling of items over 60 pounds from floor to knuckle; pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds; lifting up to 35 pounds from knuckle to shoulder and up to 25 pounds from shoulder to overhead; frequent standing, sitting, twisting, and bending; and occasional walking, elevated work, squatting, kneeling, and climbing.

Requirements

• Typically 18 to 36 months of directly related experience.
• Demonstrated machining or fabrication skills and knowledge beyond basic skills.
• Basic experience using mechanical repair and assembly tools, such as wrenches, screwdrivers, and pliers.
• Knowledge of SAP and ability to use the system and assist others as job needs require.
• Reading, clerical, and basic math skills, including understanding written instructions, maintaining production records, and calculating sums, differences, and fractions.
• Ability to move from process to process with little to no supervision.
• Ability to meet the stated heavy physical demands, including regular lifting, handling, pushing, and pulling requirements.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in welding or mechanical repair preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read information from blueprints.
• Set up, adjust, and operate production equipment, monitoring machine performance and performing operations in the proper sequence.
• Set up fixtures, mount parts or components in fixtures, and perform mechanical assembly using hand and air tools.
• Remove parts from fixtures as needed, clean or deburr them, inspect them using measuring tools, and detect and correct defects.
• Perform basic operator maintenance on assigned equipment to reduce downtime and production loss.
• Use a computer to check part locations and inventory and maintain production records.
• Provide input for troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Meet or exceed expectations for safety, quality, productivity, performance, and attendance.
• As a cross-functional team member, assemble components and perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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