Small Parts Machine Operator - Days

Valmont Industries • Brenham, TX

89d • $19

About The Position

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor or Lead, the Small Parts Machine Operator will be responsible for the operation of various machines such as the drill press, iron worker, and saw to fabricate various products of the unit according to prescribed drawings, procedures, specifications, and codes.

Requirements

• Must have knowledge of basic shop mathematics, addition, subtraction, fractions, multiplication and decimals
• Ability to read and decipher blueprints without assistance and use them to properly process scheduled work
• Ability to make mathematical calculations in preparing product or setting up the machinery
• Must have at least 6 months machine operating experience in a manufacturing/fabrication environment
• Must have at least 6 months prior experience using cutting tools and equipment
• 6 months previous experience driving a forklift in a professional manufacturing environment
• Must be able to read and write English

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 1 year machine operating experience in a manufacturing/fabrication environment
• The ability to accurately and honestly check one's own work for quality assurance
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Initiative to resolve issues in a timely manner
• Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Responsibilities

• Operate ironworker, press, saws, manual drill presses, cutting torch, & grinder as needed
• Use shop mathematics, including decimals, complex fractions, and simple algebra to lay out parts according to blueprints within the tolerances required
• Use measuring instruments, such as protractor, framing square, tape measure, tri-square, center finder, angle finder, levels, scribes, calipers, and drill gauges to fabricate various products of the unit.
• Understand material requirements and specifications as stated on blueprints and drawings
• Decide through the use of learned solutions the sequence of set ups, operations, and processes within the limitations of recognized methods and procedures for completing work in process according to work schedules and constraint and shipping buffers
• Coordinate with other personnel in the small parts area to ensure the proper sequence of operations to be performed on specific parts and maintain workloads
• Moves product throughout the department to various stations
• Maintain housekeeping in work area, and on all machines used
• Perform operator preventive maintenance on equipment, and informs supervisor and/or lead man of any breakdowns or damage of equipment or parts
• Follow safe operating procedures on all equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees