Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Essex Industries is a multi-site aerospace and defense manufacturer serving military and commercial customers worldwide. The Machine Operator will operate metalworking equipment, including CNC machines, to produce precision parts based on instructions. This role includes setting up machines, checking part quality, following safety guidelines, and working with Supervisors and Leads to meet production goals.

Essential Duties:

• Operate machinery at or above company standards for both time and quality, as instructed.
• Complete departmental assignments using hand, manual, and automatic machinery, as well as fixturing and precision measuring equipment with supervision, as instructed.
• Complete any necessary documentation per company policy or verbal instruction.
• Keep machinery and work area in a clean, safe, maintained, and organized fashion.
• Assist in other areas in order to meet the production needs of Essex and its customers
• Comply with all PPE and machine guarding as necessary with each job.
• Understand the basic function of machine controls
• Basic understanding of blueprint reading
• Ability to count and record part counts accurately
• Be able to perform basic machine preventive maintenance such as checking fluid levels and filling accordingly
• Ability to use basic measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers accurately with limited supervision
• Load and run fewer complex parts on 3 axis machines making sure all locaters are prepped and clean

Requirements:

• 0-1 years of shop experience or 1 - 2 years of applied training; or equivalent of the two.

Why Choose Essex:

• Base Pay and Overtime Pay Eligible
• Bonus Opportunity
• Paid time off
• 10 company holidays
• Training & Development
• Retirement Benefits – 401k matching
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts
• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program