Machine Operator

NOVAE LLC•Avon, MN

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to contribute to a productive work environment by properly operating machinery to produce quality parts that will be used on our trailers. This role involves safely operating various parts department equipment such as press brakes, shears, plasma tables, plasma cutters, parts tumblers, and drill presses to create parts according to specifications. The operator must accurately read blueprints and work orders, efficiently schedule manufacturing based on priority, and use computer programs to ensure accurate part production. Additional duties include cleaning parts with a grinder, visually inspecting for defects, operating forklifts and pallet jacks, collaborating with maintenance and engineering for troubleshooting, taking inventory, and maintaining a safe, clean, and organized workspace.

Requirements

Must be able to maintain safety while working effectively and efficiently.
Must be able to maintain a clean and organized working environment.
Must have basic computer skills to enter parts into computer programming.
Must be forklift certified through Novae.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

Safely operate the parts department equipment including: press brake, shear, plasma table, plasma cutter, parts tumbler, and drill press to produce quality parts according to specifications.
Accurately read and interpret blueprints and work orders in order to build parts to specifications.
Efficiently schedule manufacturing of parts based on priority of work orders coming through.
Type correct parts into cut and press programs to ensure accurate parts are made.
Use grinder to clean parts as needed.
Check all parts visually for any defects and ensure all parts meet quality standards.
Safely operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move sheet metal and deliver parts to other work areas as needed.
Work with maintenance and engineering if problems with any programming or equipment occur and support the trouble-shooting process as needed.
Accurately take inventory and report numbers to purchasing to ensure the correct number of parts are being tracked throughout the system.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
Assist in other areas and perform other duties, as needed.