Aerospace Machine Operator - 1st or 2nd shift

Schafer Industries; South Bend (IN); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Schafer Industries in South Bend, IN is seeking an Aerospace Machine Operator on 1st or 2nd shift. You will operate CNC machines, deburring tools, polishers, and related equipment to fabricate parts per specs.

Responsibilities include reading work orders, loading parts, and maintaining tooling while supporting productivity and quality improvements. We offer a safety‑conscious, team‑oriented environment with career development opportunities, competitive pay, and benefits including 401(k) matching

Qualifications

• Requires physical ability and stamina to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must be able to communicate in English and use a computer.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of CNC Machines, deburring machines, polishers, parts washers, and sandblasters.
• Read work orders and specification sheets before starting the machine.
• Load/unload parts and ensure proper tooling for each machine.
• Maintain and improve productivity of assigned machines and reduce downtime.

Skills

Physical stamina

English communication

Computer use

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

Aerospace Machine Operator - 1st or 2nd shift

#26-130

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Remote Position

No

Overview/Qualifications/Responsibilities

Company Overview:

Schafer Industries is a premier supplier of off-highway axles and differentiated precision gearing solutions. Established in 1934, Schafer Industries has locations in South Bend, IN, Roscoe, IL, Fredericktown, OH and Blacklick, OH. Schafer Industries is one of the few manufacturers of integrated axle solutions in the off-highway electric vehicle market. Schafer serves customers in a variety of end markets including off-highway vehicles, recreational vehicles, aerospace, defense, oil & gas, material handling, powertrain, electric mobility, heavy duty trucking, agriculture, and construction. Our mission is to leverage world class capabilities to deliver superior products and services to maximize the value for our customers, employees, shareholders, and communities.

Why Work at Schafer Industries?

• We are a growth-oriented company with a diversified customer base.
• We are committed to a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• You will enjoy a collaborative work environment where your talents and opinions matter.
• We provide training as well as opportunities to work on projects in support of your career development.
• You will quickly see your impact when working with the team.
• We live our values of Safety, Integrity, Responsibility to Others, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement and Accountability in all that we do.
• We have competitive pay and benefits to include 401(k) match and tuition reimbursement.

Operate a variety of CNC Machines, deburring machines, polishers, parts washers, and sandblasters. Use portable grinders, files and other hand tools to remove burrs, pits, and sharp edges from a variety of machined parts.

Essential Functions:

Operates assigned machinery to fabricate parts to the required specifications by:

• Reading work orders and specification sheets before starting the machine.
• Properly powering up and down the machine.
• Loading and unloading parts.
• Ensuring proper tooling for each machine.

Responsible for supporting the Schafer Business Process by:

• Maintaining and continuously improving productivity of assigned machines.
• Continuously looking at tool life and new tooling to cut costs on tools.
• Reducing downtime of machine setups.
• Maintain the 6S program in assigned area.

Contributes to the overall effectiveness of the company by:

• Channeling problems and/or complaints to appropriate person for resolution.
• Supporting all Schafer policies and procedures.
• Reporting to Supervisor when assignments cannot be completed.
• Providing input and assistance with the implementation of quality improvements.
• Resolving problems.
• Performing other job-related duties as required.
• Helping evaluate job applicant’s knowledge for the cell prior to Schafer hiring.
• Passing along vital information in the logbook for subsequent shifts.
• Training new personnel in the operation of assigned machines.
• Assisting and/or training in other lathe areas as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Requires physical ability and stamina to perform the essential functions of the position, including the ability to walk, stand, lift, carry up to 50 pounds, push, kneel, bend, stoop, reach over and under waist level, twist for extended periods of time on cement or other hard surfaces, etc.
• Demonstrates the verbal and written communication skills necessary to complete forms and take messages in a legible, accurate manner.
• Must be able to communicate in English.
• Ability to use a computer

Working Conditions:

Air conditioned/heated manufacturing facility with possible exposure to noise; dust; fumes; physical, chemical, and biohazards; solvents, oils, and detergents.

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