Production Operator - 2nd Shift - 90 Day Increase Eligible

About the position

The Production Operator in our Drill/Rout core department is responsible for operating the drill/rout equipment. The operator is also familiar with all of the operations necessary in producing a quality product with in an efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Read and accurately understand the shop traveler (job order, instructions, and customer specifications).
• Set up and operate different types of machinery according to the department processes and each job's requirements.
• Monitors and produces product quality.
• Operates multiple machines as allowed by product mixture.
• Measures using micrometers and calipers, determines what kind of drill to use.
• Loads programs into machines.
• Maintains backlog of materials and daily production.
• Troubleshoots any problems that may occur during process, and consults Supervisor.
• Facilitates and attends meeting, communicates regularly with managers and supervisors, suggests and composes procedural changes, maintains a clean, safe work environment and communicates to supervisor about safety hazards and issues.
• Generates, accumulates, and handles hazardous wastes generated in daily operations, as directed by the Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager.
• Responsibilities include the reporting of all accidents, near misses and safety concerns. Perform their job duties utilizing the required and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Full participation in safety training and the ability to understand and follow the directions identified in Job Safety Analysis (JSA), PPE Assessments, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and all Safety Procedures and Alerts.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and comprehend English written instructions, including manufacturing work orders, customer specifications, blueprints, and shop control documents.
• Quality centered mindset with strong attention-to-detail, mathematical, and technical aptitude.
• Able to be a positive team member while also working independently.
• Manual dexterity (hand/finger/eye coordination) is essential to the Machine Operator job.
• General computer skills and ability to update electronic records, enter data into systems, and send emails.
• Able to sit or stand throughout a shift and independently push, pull, or lift 10-40-pounds.
• Able to read, write, and communicate in English to the degree necessary to perform the job.
• Consistently meet attendance requirements. Willingness to work overtime, including weekends as necessary.
• Comfortable working within a manufacturing environment that includes machinery, moving parts, noise, and chemicals.
• Ability and willingness to cross-train in other departments, learning to operate other machinery.

Nice-to-haves

• Blueprint reading a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• 401K.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Health Savings Account.
• Accident benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Disability benefits.
• Paid vacation & holidays.