Turret Operator 1 (1st Shift)

Position Summary:

Performs set-up operation and minor maintenance of CNC turret punch press equipment in assigned work area to fabricate sheet metal components from flat stock.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform machine set-up/changeover on CNC turret punch press equipment to produce the required product or components by making mechanical adjustments (tooling dies) to meet product specifications
• Perform first time set-up of equipment for new products through programming profiling and mechanical/software adjustments
• Operate equipment to achieve production requirements and quality goals. Make minor adjustments to correct machine output as needed
• Perform manual production operations as required e.g. load and unload sheet metal stock stage and deburr finished parts
• Use of calipers micrometers gauges to inspect machine output to verify proper part configuration and workmanship standards are being met
• Perform daily weekly and monthly maintenance activities in accordance with machine operation manual or maintenance work instruction
• Maintain neat and orderly work areas and comply with all safety rules
• Forklift experience desired or ability to get/maintain forklift certification
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Due to U.S. export control laws and regulations (ITAR) applicants must be a U.S. Citizen U.S. Permanent Resident or otherwise qualify as a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (22 CFR 120.62). Employment is contingent upon verification of eligibility to access export-controlled information.
• Must be available to work second shift core hours (2:30 PM 11:00 PM) including overtime and weekend hours as needed to support production requirements.
• High school diploma or GED required
• 1-2 years of experience setting up and operating machines or may need 0 years of experience with additional specialized training and/or certification
• Must have ability to read and interpret blueprints or drawings
• Ability to read write and speak English

The base pay hiring rate expected for this position is: $18.14 - $24.48 hourly.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequent hand motion and repetitive tasks requiring hand eye coordination for assembling parts occasional immediate reaching and overhead reaching to perform various duties frequent standing to perform various duties occasional walking for short amounts of time to perform various duties extended sitting for long periods of time at desk or workstation.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Frequent hand motion and repetitive tasks including using a computer for typing. While performing the duties of this job the employee will occasionally do immediate reaching and overhead reaching to perform various duties frequent standing for varied amounts of time to perform various duties frequent walking for varied amounts of time to perform various duties. Squat or bend to perform various duties. Occasionally climb stairs.

Benefits and Perks:

Methode offers U.S. employees comprehensive benefits including Medical Dental Vision Hearing Life and Disability insurance educational assistance and paid time off benefits. Voluntary benefit plans include Accident Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance coverage. Employees also have access to valuable discount programs that can contribute to lowering costs off certain technology automotive and home appliance addition Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and participation in the Companys 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution.

Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to or call and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Required Experience:

IC