2nd Shift Production Operator

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.; Vanderbilt (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading fabricator as a Production Operator where you will play a vital role in setting up and operating production machines. This dynamic position offers competitive wages, sign-on bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Your contributions will directly impact the production of high-quality components for various industries. Enjoy a supportive environment in an employee-owned company that values safety, teamwork, and community engagement. If you are detail-oriented and motivated, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in manufacturing.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

401(k)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Company-paid Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Flex Spending Account

Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications

• 3+ months of related experience preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate production machine tools.
• Inspect work pieces for conformance to specifications.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.

Skills

Detail Orientation

Self-Motivation

Multi-tasking

Tools

Production Machine Tools

Press Machines

Job description

Overview

Our growing company is seeking to hire 1st & 2nd Shift Production Operators. We have competitive wages starting at $16.50/hour with a training increase and paid time off after 90 days, sign-on bonuses up to $1,000, and medical/dental/vision benefits starting after 30 days. As an employee/owner at MEC, you will set up, adjust, and operate several production machine tools where tooling, setup detail, and operating procedures are standardized and obvious or operate and maintain setups on special purpose machines where operations may involve several progressive machining sequences.

Responsibilities

A role like this comes with some important responsibilities, including:

• Work from assembly drawings and specifications.
• Select and align dies in press according to specifications.
• Position work piece against fixtures or stops on machine bed or on die.
• Start press and observe operation to detect misalignment or malfunction.
• Regulate air pressure and oil pressure.
• Inspect work pieces for conformance to specifications and adjust machine to correct errors.
• Package parts in appropriate containers.
• Clean and lubricate machines.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards.
• Work with tooling department with new tooling and troubleshooting issues with existing tooling.
• Inspect production parts and perform buddy checks of other operators.
• Troubleshoot machines and operations to improve overall margins of products.

Qualifications

Why Work for MEC?

We are honored to be the largest fabricator in the nation for 13 years in a row. That recognition isn’t handed out without a lot of hard work and dedication from the 3,000 employee shareholders at MEC. MEC is an employee-owned company that is highly involved and actively supports the communities in which our facilities are located.

Founded in 1945, MEC is a manufacturer that provides a broad range of Prototyping, Metal Fabrication, Tube Bending, Machining, Welding, Coating, and Value-Added Assembly services to various markets including Commercial Vehicle, Power Sports & Recreational Vehicles, Agriculture, Construction & Forestry, Military, Mining, Automotive, and Power Generation companies. We continue to have an aggressive growth plan, operating 20 manufacturing facilities strategically located near our customers in eight states.

What Does It Take to Be a Fit for This Role?

• Three plus months of related experience is preferred.
• Must be able to work orders and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Demonstrated detail-orientation, self-motivation skills, and ability to multi-task.
• Lead by example and promote and support safety and other management objectives.

Schedule & Benefits

• Regular 1st Shift full-time hours Monday - Thursday 5:00AM - 3:30PM
• Regular 2nd Shift full-time hours Monday - Thursday 3:30PM - 2:00AM
• $1.50/hr 2nd shift premium
• Overtime on Fridays and Saturdays (as needed)
• Part-time and flex scheduling available
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Medical, Dental, Vision available after 30 days
• Flex spending account
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Company-paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
• Optional add-ons: additional Short Term Disability, additional Life Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance