Machine Operator ll

Machine Operator II

Daifuku Automotive America Corporation promotes and supports both individual and team success by providing opportunities to expand your skills and build on your capabilities. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a culturally rich workforce and proud of our diversity in background, experience and origin. Safety is part of our core values; we stress the importance to our employees by enforcing 5S and daily safety audits.

Daifuku Benefits :

Medical, Dental, and Vision available day one

Optional Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

FSA / HSA

Company provided life and disability plans

401K : Fidelity

7 Paid sick days (prorated according to start date)

13 paid vacation days (prorated according to start date)

11 paid holidays

Yearly performance bonuses

PPE Reimbursement

Responsibilities :

The primary goal is satisfying customer requirements of quality, quantity, and delivery, in a safe manner, while maximizing productivity. Specifically, the Machine Operator II is responsible for programming and operating industrial equipment and machinery such as a laser machine, press brake, structural steel rolling machine, CNC milling machine, etc. in accordance with company procedures. Operator will follow a blueprint to program the machine. Operator will be capable of placing production part into machine, cycle the equipment and retrieve the part. Employee is responsible for visually inspecting parts.

Other Responsibilities :

Setting up machines at the beginning of shift to ensure proper working order

Maintaining and cleaning machines before and after each shift

Monitor machines during every procedure to ensure optimum running

Troubleshoot problems during machine operation

Ensure stocks / inventory of needed materials are ready and available at all times

Provide relevant information regarding progress to supervisors

Follows all plant safety guidelines, practices and procedures. Also, be aware of activity in the work surroundings and maintain a clean and safe work area

Properly use personal protective equipment when required

Notify supervisors / leads of problems that may occur with equipment or part quality

Other activities may include but are not limited to : cutting, sawing, drilling, tapping, grinding, prepping kits and Client-outs to meet customer specifications

Maintain regular attendance

have reliable means of transportation

Perform other tasks as assigned

Qualifications :

Prior manufacturing experience is highly preferred. Any technical or vocational education / training in relation to skills listed below is also desirable.

Must have advanced blueprint reading knowledge and the ability to follow the work order instructions

Familiar with AutoCAD 2D desirable

Forklifts and Overhead crane experience preferred (in-house training available)

Must be able to pass a background check and pre employment drug test

Team player - must be able to work with others assigned to machine

Must have and maintain a high sense of urgency to meet and exceed all production goals

Attentive to detail watching for material defects and any quality issues

Adaptable to changing demands

Physically capable of standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching and twisting throughout shift

Capable of repetitively lifting 25-50 lbs.

Candidates must be flexible to work overtime as needed, which may include weekends and / or holidays

Work Environment :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in typical manufacturing environment with overhead cranes and forklifts.

Overhead LED lights throughout the workspace create a bright workspace for employees to safely perform their work.

Normally clean work environment where the process creates some grinding dust, heat / cold, fumes / odors, and vibration. Housekeeping is performed as needed throughout the day and at the end of each shift.

The noise level in the work environment is normal to manufacturing processes with air tools, grinders, and other tools. Yearly audiometric testing is provided by the company to monitor areas for improvement.

Non-climate-controlled facility in the summer, each work area is provided with fans to help keep cool. In the winter it is heated.

Education and Experience :

High School Diploma or equivalent

1-3 years' experience operating and programming machines in a manufacturing environment

Required Equipment :

Steel Toe Shoes / Boots

Basic tools