Ranch Hand Machine Operator- 1st Shift

Machine Operator

Join the Lippert Team! Lippert is excited to announce we will be relocating our RANCH HAND Shiner and Beeville, TX locations to Seguin, TX! This role will initially be based in Shiner, TX with a targeted relocation date of September 2026. Travel assistance will be available to Team Members if needed! Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation and premium products to all of our customers.

Machine Operators/Fabrication Technicians are responsible for the set-up and operation of brake presses, tube benders, laser cutting, and saws. No experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines to remove finished work pieces or to change tooling, setup, or work piece placement according to required machining sequences
• Confer with shift leads and managers to resolve machine malfunctions or production obtain approval to continue production
• Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems
• Check to ensure that work pieces are properly lubricated and cooled during machine operation
• Measure dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures
• Clean machines, tooling, or parts, using solvents or solutions and rags
• Adjust machine feed and speed, change cutting tools, or adjust machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if machines malfunction
• Monitor machine operation and control panel displays and compare readings to specifications to detect malfunctions
• Follow work instructions to operate machine control units to start and stop operation
• Review program specifications or blueprints to determine and set machine operations and sequencing, finished work piece dimensions, or numerical control sequences
• Help to maintain necessary inventory of manufacturing supplies
• Assist with cycle counting of material to ensure inventory integrity

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required. Previous experience in a manufacturing setting preferred, but not required. Previous experience with machinery, basic machine set up, and small power tools preferred, but not required. Must be able to read a tape measure. Able to work and handle multiple job assignments, communicate in team setting, maintain a clean and organized work space.

Preferred Education and Experience: Manufacturing/industry experience.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance: Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Why We are Different

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members' unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get

A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more! Fair and competitive compensation. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow. Holiday, personal and vacation days.