Advanced Machine Operator - SRC Automotive

SRC Holdings Corporation; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with growth

Insurance on day 61

Bonus up to 8%

Paid Time Off and 11 holidays

5% 401(k) match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Fitness Center and Wellness Resources

Job summary

SRC Automotive, Inc. in Springfield, MO is seeking an Advanced Machine Operator to operate mills, lathes and grinders for precision parts and to prepare them for assembly. You will ensure parts meet tight tolerances and assist with setup and minor machine adjustments as required.

We value employee-owners and offer growth opportunities, time-off benefits, and safety-forward work practices. This role is on-site in our manufacturing facility.

Qualifications

• Prior experience operating close tolerance machines (lathes, drills, grinders).
• Ability to perform basic math and measurements.
• Proficiency with hand, air, and power tools.
• Strong relationship management skills in a team setting.
• Basic computer literacy to retrieve work processes and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Operate mills, lathes, grinders etc. per written processes.
• Inspect finished parts for conformance to tolerances.
• Set up equipment and perform minor modifications as needed.
• Adhere to safety rules and maintain a clean, safe workspace.
• Assist in other production areas as required.

Skills

Close tolerance machining

Basic math

Hand tools

Team collaboration

Basic computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

SRC Automotive, Inc. is a leader in the remanufacturing of engines used in the Automotive, Marine, Natural Gas & Oil and Power Systems industries. At SRC, we do things differently. Our associates take pride in their reputation as businesspeople who understand how they impact our bottom line. Their excellent technical skills - accompanied by their role as employee-owners - has become our legacy.

Position Summary

Our Advanced Machine Operators run equipment such as millers, lathes, grinders, or drill presses for non-routine or routine core part machining and salvage. They operate either manual machining equipment or CNC controlled equipment to produce production parts to required tolerances for preparation for the assembly process.

Shift & Hours

This is a 1st shift position working 5am to 3:30pm Monday-Thursday with mandatory overtime on Fridays and Saturdays as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

• Performs routine production duties by following written processes to operate machinery such as: mills, lathes, grinders, seat/guide/stud presses, induction heat treating equipment, drill presses, CMM, specialized gauging equipment for seat and guides and operate an assembly line to specific tolerances in required quantities
• Responsible for the visual and quantifiable inspection of the final result of their process.
• From experience, resolves basic production and machine operating problems, performs equipment set up and may perform minor operating modification to equipment as needed.
• Follows all safety rules regarding machine operation and proper guarding and maintains a safe working environment by following company safety policies.
• Assists in other production areas as needed

Eligibility

As an employee-owner, you must have a teammate mentality and strong interpersonal skills. An employee-owner is proactive, upholds commitments and is continually learning.

Essential Qualifications

• Prior experience operating close tolerance machines such as; lathes, drills, grinders, etc.
• Ability to perform basic math; add and subtract numbers.
• Ability to use hand, air, and power tools.
• Requires effective relationship management skills with co-workers in a team environment.
• Basic computer literacy required. Ability to use computer systems to retrieve work process and Bills of Materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing paced assembly line setting
• Specialized training and/or job knowledge in engine and engine components
• High School Diploma or GED preferred

Rewards For You

• Competitive compensation package with opportunity for growth in your career; promotion from within opportunities available
• Affordable and comprehensive insurance on your 61st day of employment
• Bonus opportunity up to 8%
• Paid Time Off Program and 11 paid Holidays
• 5% 401(k) match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 100% Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness Center and Wellness Program with free mental health resources

Employee-owners First, Manufacturers Second

We believe the best way to operate is to educate everyone on how the business works, give them a voice in saying how the company is run and provide them a stake in the financial outcome, good or bad.

We do this by creating a business of businesspeople who think, act and feel like owners through education, empowerment and engagement. It's all part of our open-book management system, The Great Game of Business.

Location

4431 W. Calhoun, Springfield, MO 65802

5:00am to 3:30pm Monday-Thursday with mandatory overtime on Fridays and Saturday as needed