Production Operator New

Otter Tail Corporation•Washington, IL

8d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

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, BTD invests in its people, equipment, and facilities to offer clients the best value. BTD is a wholly owned subsidiary of Otter Tail Corporation, a publicly traded company on NASDAQ. Under general supervision, this role operates welding, assembly, or machining equipment, or various types of presses in the manufacturing area.

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 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 document findings.
Upon completion of production operation, returns pattern, check fixture and any documentation forms to proper location.
Stacks parts, cleans machines or does other duties as assigned.
Operates various types and sizes of stamping presses in a safe and efficient manner or some machines including milling machines, CNC machines, spot welders, turret machines, rivet machine and others as instructed.
Uses software programs to enter time/payroll information, job information, etc.
Performs those duties as specified on the Daily Maintenance/Safety Checklist for equipment being operated.
Maintains a clean and safe work area.