Metal Machine Operator

Daktronics•Brookings, SD

12d•Onsite

About The Position

At Daktronics, you'll be part of something extraordinary. We design, engineer, manufacture, and support bold, eye-catching digital LED display technology and audio systems that captivate audiences worldwide. Our products bring excitement to professional, college, and high school games, attract customers for businesses globally, and provide direction for people as they travel, work, and play. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota in our Transportation department. A Metal Machine Operator manufactures sheet metal assemblies and welded extruded frames.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Good communication skills.
Ability to learn quickly.
Ability to successfully participate as a member of a team.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Regularly and reliably work the scheduled hours.
Ability to work overtime when workload requires.
Wear all proper protective equipment as required in work area in accordance with Daktronics Safety Policy and OSHA standards. Items may include safety glasses, safety shoes/boots, hearing protection, and electrostatic discharge wear.
Distinguish and identify color.
Read fine print.
Work with odors (solder, paint, solvent, or general manufacturing odor).
Lift and carry heavy (up to 50 lbs.) and/or awkward items.
Stand or sit for the full shift.
Have full range of motion (including but not limited to bending and lifting) required to perform the job function.
Maintain steady hand-eye coordination.
Reach in all directions and in potentially awkward positions.
The selected individual must be able to travel by air and ground and comply with the Daktronics Driver Eligibility Policy to begin and maintain employment. This requirement will be verified through a motor vehicle record (MVR) check conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, provincial, and local laws.
Fluent in English, written and verbal.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position.

Nice To Haves

Current or previous successful metal machine operation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Setup and operate a variety of machines (for example metal punch, press brake, saw, CNS mill).
Operate some computer/controlled machines.
Basic layout.
Use precision measuring instruments, calipers square, etc.
Safely and responsibly use tools including air driven power manual and other tools (for example drills and riveting guns).
Follow written instructions and blueprints.
Record work done.
Perform basic math calculations.
Accurately and consistently complete quality work in a timely manner.
Inspect own work.
Quickly learn new tasks.
Accurately and consistently complete repetitive tasks.
Work effectively as a team member, work with little supervision, help when and where needed, make suggestions for process and product improvement, communicate effectively with team members.
Follow company guidelines.
Work scheduled hours.
Work overtime when necessary.
Willing to work in any manufacturing department through flexibility.
Perform other duties as needed to meet customer expectations.
Program metal fabrication machines through automated computer equipment.