Machine Operator I

Job Description

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities

Machine Operators I are entry and will learn and understand the machines they work on and are responsible for ensuring our company produces on-time quality parts for our customers. In-depth training may be required to prepare a Machine Operator for their daily duties. The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Ability to learn to start and stop the machine safely.
• Ability to learn to place unfinished parts and remove finished parts from machine safely.
• Learn to monitor machine operation.
• With direct supervision, check part quality with designated measurement instruments (i.e. tape measure, ruler). 
• With direct supervision, operate tools and machinery to aid the manufacturing process. 
• Perform periodic checks on equipment and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Produce quality parts according to manufacturing targets and schedules as directed by Operations’ management.
• With limited supervision, record daily production log(s), quality control documents, preventative maintenance logs, and other required documents as directed by Operations’ management.
• Assume responsibility for ensuring the duties of this position are performed in a safe and efficient manner. 
• Keep a clean and orderly work area. 
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by Operations’ management. 

• High school diploma or GED required. Adequate work experience may be substituted in lieu of diploma or GED.
• Willingness to follow written or oral work instructions and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn to operate machines.
• Ability to read tape measure and scale.
• Strong attention to detail and quality orientation.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Follow safety protocols and procedures (e.g. constant use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be willing to learn and improve to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Ability to work well with others, be organized, and detail-oriented.
• Willingness to work any shift that may include overtime as required.
• Bilingual language skills in English and Spanish, a plus.

Physical 

• Ability to lift 50 lbs, to bend, and to stand or walk for long periods of time.

• Satisfactory pre-employment drug testing, background, and physical is required.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• DOE
• After 30 days of employment, employee is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, vision, sick pay and vacation accruals, and 401(k).

Custom Pipe and Fabrication is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Custom Pipe and Fabrication complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Custom Pipe and Fabrication expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.