Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Job Summary This position will independently set‑up, operate and troubleshoot machinery and equipment including Shear, PNL, Turret, Brake Press, Robotic Cell, Cut‑to‑Length, Roll Forming/Seaming, Press Lock, Welder/Paint Booth. Duties and Responsibilities Set‑up, thread the material through, and operate the assigned machine independently. Follow daily manufacturing work orders, paying special attention to material specifications and adding required notations. Assist in operating other machinery under close supervision. Assist with line‑end packaging when needed. Palletize metal coils or sheets, place tags/labels, and perform quality checks for proper dimensions and weights using appropriate tools. Achieve production goals while complying with all safety requirements. Mount and adjust slitter knives, spaces, and guide discs for various specified coil widths; adjust clearances for roll‑former machines. Adjust machinery based on observation and monitoring equipment feedback, performing quality control methods. Follow all safety procedures, including lock‑out/tag‑out and daily equipment inspection. Maintain the work area in an orderly condition. Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must be 18 years or older. Highly motivated with a strong work ethic. Ability to safely operate a sit‑down forklift; forklift training and certification are required. Demonstrate safe working practices with great attention to detail. Follow company policies, procedures, and processes. Good communication, organization, and time‑management skills. Basic computer, mathematics, and problem‑solving skills; ability to use a calculator. Ability to use measuring devices such as gauges, tapes, and rulers. Team player capable of following instructions from management and peers. Ability and willingness to learn and operate new equipment. Education and Experience High School diploma or equivalent. Minimum of six (6) months of relevant experience. Working Conditions Fast‑paced manufacturing environment exposed to ambient temperatures, dust, mechanical parts, pinch points, and noise levels. 40 hours per week; shifts are 1st (Monday‑Friday, 7:00 am‑3:30 pm). Flexibility for overtime and weekend hours when required. Physical Requirements Lifting or carrying: 1–10 lbs 11–20 lbs 21–40 lbs 41–50 lbs 51+ lbs Pushing or pulling: 1–40 lbs 41–50 lbs 51+ lbs Bending or stooping, reaching above shoulder level, walking, standing, sitting, and operating machinery or power tools. Working in extreme temperatures and repetitive motion involving wrists, hands, and fingers. Vision, hearing, dexterity, and hand‑eye coordination requirements. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used Steel or composite toe boots, safety glasses, cut‑resistant gloves and arm guards, and hearing protection. #J-18808-Ljbffr Carlisle Construction Materials