Operator 3

Worthington Enterprises•Belcamp, MD

6d•$26 - $38

About The Position

Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE), a joint venture between Worthington Industries and Armstrong World Industries, produces suspended ceiling systems and is seeking a Production Operator. This position performs 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 operator sets up and runs equipment according to schedule, maintains continuous CNC, routing, and stamping operations, conducts quality inspections, troubleshoots equipment and production issues, and performs basic preventative maintenance. The role also involves packaging finished products, participating in continuous improvement and LEAN activities, maintaining a safe and orderly work area, and actively participating in WAVE communication and culture. The listed salary range is $25.58–$38.36, not including quarterly profit sharing.

Requirements

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

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.
Work safely by following 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, including removing and setting up dies, identifying and implementing machine adjustments, and troubleshooting 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 and out-of-tolerance production; take authorized corrective action or stop and escalate issues as required.
Evaluate and maintain material feed rates for progressive and combination die set arrangements.
Observe machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance production, perform visual and gauge-specific inspections, take corrective actions as required, and verify finished workpieces against specifications.
Perform basic preventative maintenance on presses and auxiliary equipment.
Package finished product.
Operate hand-powered tools (training provided).
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.
Actively participate in communication and WAVE culture.