Operator 3

Worthington Enterprises•North Las Vegas, NV

1d•$24 - $37

About The Position

Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE), a joint venture between Worthington Industries and Armstrong World Industries, produces suspended ceiling systems, including metal ceiling grids. WAVE is seeking a Production Operator responsible for 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 role includes maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly work area; setting up and operating equipment according to schedule; maintaining continuous equipment operations; inspecting parts and finished workpieces against drawings and specifications; troubleshooting and addressing equipment or quality issues; performing basic preventative maintenance; packaging finished product; and participating in continuous improvement and WAVE communication and culture. The position requires standing for extended periods and safely lifting up to 40 pounds. Salary range is $24.41–$36.61, not including quarterly profit sharing. A background check is required.

Requirements

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

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 for malfunctions and out-of-tolerance production; and 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 for malfunctions or out-of-tolerance production; perform visual and gauge-specific inspections; take corrective action 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 is 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.
Participate actively in communication and WAVE culture.
Support safety, quality, productivity, and communication effectiveness, including shift handoffs, line preparation, Gemba, and kaizen event participation.