Production Operator New

Otter Tail Corporation Careers•Washington, IL

7d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, operates welding, assembly, or machining equipment, or various types of presses in the manufacturing area. Safety is paramount at BTD, with the expectation that every employee strictly follows safety policies, rules, and safe work methods, promptly corrects or reports safety hazards or unsafe conditions, and makes regular suggestions for safety process improvements. BTD is a fast-growing metalworking company providing custom metalwork services for top brands, with over 1300 employees across four facilities in the Midwest and Southeast. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Otter Tail Corporation (NASDAQ: OTTR), BTD invests in its people, equipment, and facilities to offer clients the best value.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or 18 years of age.
Pass math measurement/blueprint test with 85% or better.
Some knowledge of the equipment, materials, methods, and practices used in the production process.
Some knowledge of related safety requirements to include proper use of safety equipment and proper safety precautions.
Ability to understand and follow routine oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Must have average math skills and mechanical ability.

Nice To Haves

Recent mechanical and shop experience.

Responsibilities

Reads and understands simple blueprints and sketches.
Manufactures parts to blueprints and/or sketches using Operator Inspection Instructions (OII) as a guide.
Inspects parts produced as instructed by Operator Inspection Instructions (OII), teacher, set-up person, lead-person, or supervisor using tools such as tape measure, caliper, micrometer, protractor, and documents findings.
Upon completion of production operation, returns pattern, check fixture, and any documentation forms to the proper location.
Stacks parts, cleans machines, or performs other duties as assigned.
Operates various types and sizes of stamping presses in a safe and efficient manner, or operates machines including milling machines, CNC machines, spot welders, turret machines, rivet machines, and others as instructed.
Uses software programs to enter time/payroll information, job information, etc.
Performs duties as specified on the Daily Maintenance/Safety Checklist for equipment being operated.
Maintains a clean and safe work area.