Operator 3

Worthington Enterprises•Belcamp, MD

About The Position

Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE), a joint venture between Worthington Industries and Armstrong World Industries, produces suspended ceiling systems and metal ceiling grids. WAVE is seeking a Production Operator responsible for activities associated with CNC, routing, clips, and accessories press operations. The operator coordinates manufacturing functions such as loading raw material, feeding coil through a leveler head, and operating presses to cut, mill, bend, punch, pierce, or perform other forming operations. The role includes setting up and operating equipment, maintaining continuous operations, checking product quality, troubleshooting issues, performing basic preventative maintenance, and packaging finished product. Operators are expected to work safely, keep work areas and equipment clean, follow work instructions, participate in continuous improvement and LEAN activities, and adapt to assignment changes. The position requires standing for extended periods and safely lifting up to 40 pounds. Salary range: $25.58–$38.36, not including quarterly profit sharing. A background check is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge and experience with CNC machinery in a manufacturing environment or similar.
Ability to safely lift up to 40 pounds and stand for extended periods.
Background check required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with LEAN manufacturing, 6S, or Six Sigma.
Experience in a fast-paced, high-performance manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
Follow safety instructions, training, and procedures, and promptly report safety concerns.
Report to work on time and complete a full shift.
Understand and follow written and verbal work instructions.
Set up equipment and operate it according to the schedule.
Maintain continuous operations of CNC, routing, and stamping equipment; remove and set up dies, make machine adjustments, and troubleshoot efficiency losses.
Verify parts against drawings, specifications, and work instructions using required measuring and inspection tools.
Complete first-piece and in-process inspections; monitor equipment for malfunctions or out-of-tolerance production and take authorized corrective action or stop and escalate issues as required.
Evaluate and maintain material feed rate for progressive and combination die set arrangements.
Start and observe machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance production.
Perform visual and gauge-specific quality inspections and make corrective actions as required.
Verify finished workpieces conform to specifications using measuring and inspection tools.
Perform basic preventative maintenance on presses and auxiliary equipment.
Package finished product.
Operate hand-powered tools.
Participate in continuous improvement and LEAN manufacturing activities.
Adapt to assignment changes.
Stand for extended periods and safely lift up to 40 pounds.
Perform other related duties as assigned or directed.
Participate in communication and WAVE culture.