Manufacturing Operator I - 1st Shift (6:30 AM - 3:00 PM)

A.W. Chesterton Company•Groveland, MA

2d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

For 140 years, A.W. Chesterton has been an innovator and a knowledge provider for our industrial partners around the globe. From our ground-breaking split seal technologies, to our cutting-edge packing and lubricant solutions, we are continually focused on new ways to bring solutions to our customers, while also celebrating our own rich history and our unique place in the sealing industry. The lifeblood of our organization are our frontline manufacturing professionals! Whether you are running a machine, assembling product, material prepping, or inspecting finished work, our manufacturing workers collaborate to create and build the world-class products that our customers have come to rely on. In addition to a work environment that promotes learning and promote-from-within opportunities, we understand what matters to our production workers: competitive, market-drive pay, outstanding benefits, and a stable and dependable job place supported by over 140 years of being in business. Whether you have just started to explore manufacturing as a career, or are looking for a place to call home in your next role, Chesterton wants you for our manufacturing team! This job can be described as: At Chesterton, we have a laser focus on our customers. The Manufacturing Operator is a frontline manufacturing position responsible for producing our Mechanical Packing material. This job requires a combination of mechanical maintenance skills (utilizing machinery and various hand tools) physical laboring skills and quality skills. In this role, the employee should be able to operate a variety of equipment in a production/processing operation, measure and check raw materials to ensure product compliance, and maintain proper manufacturing records to comply with department regulations.

Requirements

Ability to operate various machines.
Ability to read, comprehend and follow written/verbal instructions and sequences of events.
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. manually on a frequent basis, uses supporting equipment when necessary.
Ability to wear a respirator as needed.
Manual dexterity to handle small sharp and/or specialized tools.
1-2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Ability to operate a computer.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to work under pressure and work well with others.
Ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

Ability to operate a minimum of one work center within the first 3 months of employment.
Ability to set up and efficiently run machinery following the appropriate process specifications and/or work instructions.
Must be able to troubleshoot the machine and make minor adjustments as needed.
Measure and check raw materials or parts to ensure proper production.
Ability to use basic hand tools such as cutting equipment, measuring equipment, weighing equipment and various other hand tools for operating equipment.
May be required to operate a computer to execute order inquiries and cycle count adjustments.
Ability to cross train on at least one additional work center within the first 2 years in the position.
Works under direct supervision.
Ability to make decisions based on a set of predetermined parameters.

Benefits

Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program
BCBS Medical Coverage
Delta Dental
401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution
PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes
Vision insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs
Parental leave for moms and dads to be
Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles)
A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more!