Production Operator I

Mayville Engineering Co. Brand • Vanderbilt, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Set-up, check, adjust, and operate production machines where tooling, set-up detail, and operating procedures are standardized and obvious. Generally, close-tolerance work where dimensional and finish requirements are not difficult to maintain. Work is usually repetitive and subject to in-process inspection. Requires a fundamental knowledge of machine shop operations as acquired by short-duration job training and experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals written in English.
• Ability to write routing reports and correspondence in English.
• Ability to speak effectively in English before groups.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to understand and convert to metric.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks at one time.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read blueprints and familiarity with inspection equipment, such as Vernier calipers, micrometers, air gauges, dial indicators, edge finders, etc. is preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of computers.

Responsibilities

• Selects and aligns tooling in machines according to specifications.
• Positions work pieces again fixtures or stops in machine.
• Starts machine and observes operation to detect misalignment or malfunction.
• Regulates air and oil pressure, as needed.
• Inspects work pieces for conformance to specifications and adjusts machine to correct errors.
• Cleans and lubricates machines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED