Machine Operator II

Machine Operator II

The Machine Operator II will be responsible for all aspects of fabrication, including, but not limited to loading and unloading raw materials and work-in-process parts in a variety of tooling, fixtures, and equipment as needed to meet the needs of our customer. Reviewing blueprints and other technical drawings to ensure proper transformations (cuts, bends, holes, etc) are performed on raw and WIP materials. You will work directly with the facilities and maintenance team to ensure equipment and tools are well-maintained and operating optimally. Additionally, you will ensure all parts fabricated are done so to our quality standards and product specifications. In parallel with the physical fabrication of parts, continuously reviewing processes and proposing improvements to best serve our customers will be your focus.

Our Culture: The Silver Falls Way

Culture isn't something we bolted on, it's how we work. We call it The Silver Falls Way, five values that guide everything we do: Purpose, People, Truth, Humility, and Possibility. Our culture is what sets us apart: it's how we attract people who care, keep them for the long term, and turn that commitment into better products and better outcomes for our customers. In practice, that means we invest in our people, empowering them to think big, take risks, and grow into their full potential, and we expect honesty and candor from everyone, ourselves included. Are you energized by ownership, continuous improvement, and the chance to leave something better than you found it? If so, you'll find a place here that hears your ideas, supports your growth, and gives your work visible impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Transforms various materials and sub-assemblies using saws, presses, drills and other equipment in accordance with technical drawings, within established cycle times, and at a high level of quality
• Responsible for safety in the fabrication department. Completes safety projects as assigned and holds a high safety standard for the team
• Ensures targets for Productivity and Quality are met on an hourly and daily basis
• Technical Fabrication & Equipment Mastery - Skillfully operate saws, presses, drills, and other fabrication equipment to transform raw materials and sub-assemblies while following technical drawings and maintaining established cycle times to consistently produce high-quality fabricated components across light gauge to heavy gauge materials.
• Safety Leadership & Production Excellence - Champion fabrication department safety by completing assigned safety projects and maintaining high safety standards for the team while consistently achieving hourly and daily productivity and quality targets through effective process execution and attention to detail.
• Continuous Improvement & Team Collaboration - Apply mechanical aptitude and lean manufacturing principles to identify process improvements and kaizen opportunities while demonstrating strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and collaborative teamwork to drive business results and support customer success in demanding fabrication environments.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years of industrial fabrication, ranging from light gauge to heavy gauge materials
• Experience in kaizen / continuous improvement techniques and works to accomplish projects with a lean manufacturing mindset
• Experience in producing quality parts using a wide variety of fixtures, tools and equipment in a fast-paced environment
• Solid problem-solving skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and technical drawings
• Related technical ability and good understanding of production processes and equipment
• Ability to work well in demanding (physical and mental) situations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Metal fabrication experience preferred, but not required
• High School graduate or equivalent
• Trade school certificate in related field

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Being physically present and available at our Monroe location
• Industrial manufacturing environment?
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted, >40 lbs with assistance

Location:

You'll work from our Monroe, WA headquarters every workday. Our work is hands-on. We solve real manufacturing and operational challenges together and stay close to what our customers need, in real time, and we've found that happens best when we're in the same building. Being in person is core to how we move quickly, serve our customers well, and stay connected as a team.

Compensation & Benefits:

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and wellbeing of our employees.

Benefits include:

• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (with employer contribution to each)
• Simple IRA with 3% employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance and AD&D plans
• ORCA Passport benefit for new hires