Machine Operator

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

We have an opening for a 1st shift Machine Operator position. The Machine Operator will set up, operate and maintain conventional and special-purpose machine(s) to fabricate structural parts and assemblies with minimal assistance. Apply knowledge of machine shop theory and procedures, shop mathematics, machinability of materials, and lay out techniques.

About The Position

All employees are expected to support the company’s core values, safety, quality and attendance initiatives that help ensure we meet all our commitments to our customers. As a member of the team, the duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conducts himself/herself in a considerate, professional, cooperative and helpful manner toward fellow employees, customers, vendors and visitors.
• Helps improve own and company performance through education and process improvement activities.
• Follows all safety policies and company-wide safety requirements; encourages action assuring safe behavior; confronts unsafe behavior and conditions proactively and positively.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures.
• Provides needed material(s) to various workstations and/or locations.
• Reads blueprints or instructions for job specifications.
• Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Selects, aligns and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, forming dies, clamps, vices, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines.
• Starts and observes machine operation for out-of-tolerance operation.
• Makes adjustments during the machining processes including but not limited to tool wear and changing or adjusting tools.
• May install machined replacement parts into mechanisms, equipment and test operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance.
• Maintains machine and associated tools with limited assistance.
• Uses gauges and other measuring devices to check quality of work.
• Troubleshoots incoming problems; communicates with Lead or Supervisor any that require assistance.
• Transports product to assigned department.
• Safely rig structures and materials for movement by overhead crane and or forklift.
• Follows direction or instruction and asks questions for clarification.
• Assists Team Leader or Manager with various tasks and training others as needed.
• Cross-trains in other areas/departments as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean work area both during and at the end of each work shift.
  
  

What You Know

You have a High School or GED equivalent. Candidates interested in company-sponsored GED program will be considered. Must have a respectful approach to working with others, including the following experience:

• Basic math skills including the ability to read a tape measure and calipers required.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints preferred.
• Experience using industrial machines preferred.
• Forklift operation certification preferred.
• Overhead crane experience preferred.
• Demonstrates proficiency in one or more of the following equipment: radial drills, fin tube machinery, tube bender, butt-welder, large vertical band saw, presses, breaks and shears.
  
  

Physical & Environmental Factors

• Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally.
• Stands or walks 70% of workday.
• Required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
• Environmental Factors (hazardous materials, work location, work surfaces, exposure):
  
  

What's in for you?

We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success. Our benefits-eligible associates enjoy healthcare, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, generous 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off benefits, and more.

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