Career Opportunities: Primary Machine Operator- 3rd Shift (47735)

About the role

The Primary Operator produces quality components utilizing a variety of primary machinery, including state-of-the-art zinc die cast machines (in various sizes), robots, vision systems, and other automated equipment, offering the opportunity to work with cutting-edge zinc die casting technology.

Compensation: $23-$27

Plus 10% shift differential! 

What you will be doing

• ​​​​​​Understand and troubleshoot basic operation of Primary manufacturing processes, tooling and material
• Utilize business system to run jobs according to schedule.
• Produce sample pieces and first article quality before starting production run. Perform all quality related tasks including the segregation of non-conforming parts.
• Notify supervisor or lead of tooling and material requirements and occasionally assist in ordering tools, materials and supplies while maintaining all appropriate tool packs, set-up sheets and layouts.
• Document all set-up, production and tool repair into business system
• Clean machines and perform scheduled maintenance and housekeeping as necessary. This includes pointing out any potential safety violations or hazards
• Complete all necessary training to refine skills or learn new skills as required, including other jobs in the department.

About you

• High School diploma or GED
• Safety and Quality Conscious
• Willingness to work in a team environment
• Able to lift up to 33 lbs
• Familiarity with data computer systems
• Able to work to very close tolerances (.0005")
• Knowledge of mechanical blueprints
• Able to use measuring instruments
• Good to excellent mechanical skills
• Previous experience operating manufacturing machines (2-3 years minimum)
• Previous experience using hand tools, ex: wrenches, drivers, etc. (2-3 years minimum)

How will we reward you

• Competitive base pay  
• Generous time off – starting at 3 weeks of annualized PTO (first year is prorated based on start date), 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays  
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan – Company makes automatic 2% contribution of eligible pay plus matching contributions of 50% up to the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute.   
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan valued at approximately 4-6% of eligible earnings which includes dividend payments after 3-year vesting period  
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) beginning first day of employment; company funds a portion of HSA for high deductible health plans  
• Company paid Life & Disability Insurance including; short term, Long Term, and Life  
• Great Tuition Reimbursement program to support undergraduate or graduate programs available to all employees