Programmable Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Starting/Training Pay: $18+ per hour
Shift Premium: Employees working 2nd or 3rd shift receive an additional $2.00 per hour for all hours worked on those shifts.
Wage Increases: Employees are eligible for pay increases after 90 days of direct employment .

Join Our Team!

Location: Clare, MI
Company: Rogers Group

Are you ready to be part of something innovative? The Rogers Group is a family-owned network of dynamic businesses, including StageRight and Rogers Athletics, creating solutions for markets from sports and entertainment to home food preservation. We thrive on creativity, collaboration, and delivering excellence.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay that values your skills
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Paid holidays and generous PTO
• Retirement savings plan to secure your future

At The Rogers Group, you’re not just filling a position, you’re joining a team that values innovation, teamwork, and growth. If you’re motivated, dependable, and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Summary:

Fabrication of products utilizing thermal cutting machinery including lasers, plasma cutters and other CNC machines. This would include machine setup, operation and adjustment of process variables to meet quality demands.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The responsibilities listed below are not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Maintains a safe, clean and organized work area.
• Maintains inventory control by identifying and labeling raw material with proper identification.
• Complete entry of work orders, packing slips, etc. into the main computer system.
• Receives and issues raw material according to the work order, prints, routings and bill of lading.
• Select appropriate programs utilizing the operating software, based upon the work order and print. Cross checking that revision, part number, and description is correct.
• Before loading material into the machine, verify correct amount, size, gauge, and length of material has been loaded into the machine and issued to the work order. Utilizing calipers, micrometers, and other measuring devices to verify accuracy.
• Check quality of first part for appearance and that the part meets print specifications. Assures that the fit, function and appearance of products are at, or exceed quality standards. Fulfills production requirements.
• Place finished parts in proper container/rack and designated location.
• Records on work order all labor and downtime, documenting all information pertaining to each work order and routing.
• Performs daily shift maintenance inspection per the preventative maintenance (PM) checklist.
• Confers with the Team Leader or Crew Leader on any problems regarding safety, quality, production, inventory issues, etc.
• Confers with Engineering Programmer to maximize potential efficiency and quality gains in manufacturing process.
• Maintain high quality standards as regards to machine and work area. Removal of all metal scrap, debris and residue form machine as needed.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: 

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess basic math skills and ability to accurately read a tape measure. Satisfactory math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, basic geometry.
• Desire two (2) years of experience and/or educational related courses on related machinery. 
• Prefer experience/knowledge of blueprint reading, AutoCAD, CNC programming, thermal cutting machinery and welding knowledge. 
• Willingness to obtain a Crane License and fork truck license.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: 

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret the English language. 
• Associates must have the ability to communicate internally and externally effectively and efficiently.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Practical problem solving that can occur during the assembly process.
• Ability to multi-task, by being able to complete more than one task at a time. 
• Ability to operate machinery on a three-dimensional basis.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Frequent manual and finger dexterity required by the daily use of hand tools.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, reach, crouch, or kneel.
• Capable of lifting 50 pounds regularly.

Additional Job Information:

• The environment is active and fast-paced, with fabrication and production operating throughout the day. Expect a mix of physical activity and equipment use, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and carts to move materials and keep operations flowing. 

All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination.

Rogers Group is a drug-free workplace. We also conduct thorough background checks on all candidates as part of our hiring process.

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