Automated Equipment Operator (Wire/Cage Manufacturing MBK)

Jensen Precast; California (MO); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO

401k

Job summary

Jensen Precast (Lockeford plant) is seeking an Automated Equipment Operator to maximize output, ensure top quality, and operate a MBK Wire Cage Machine. You will move cages to the EPak Pipe monitor for pallet placement and adhere to safety procedures.

The role requires experience with automated machinery, familiarity with CMMS, PLC controls, and basic MS Excel/ERP tools. Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience operating fully automated or semi-automated machinery in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with CMMS software.
• Basic knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems.
• Familiar with PLC control equipment and PLC languages.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Skilled at troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Read specifications and work orders to determine sequence of operations.
• Prepare machine for production by positioning dies and guides.
• Set and adjust controls to regulate machining.
• Produce parts by aligning work pieces and operating equipment.
• Ensure specifications by inspecting outputs and detecting malfunctions.
• Document actions in production and quality logs.
• Contribute to team goals and complete cleanup at shift end.

Skills

Automated equipment

CMMS

MS Excel

PowerPoint

ERP

PLC control

Electrical schematics

Teamwork

Job description

Salary Range $25.00 - $30.00 Hourly

Description

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

The Automated Equipment Operator is a key position in our Lockeford, CA plant. Every day you're maximizing the output of products and ensuring that the product line being manufactured is at top quality while operating safely.

Reporting to the Manager or Supervisor, the position operates a MBK Wire Cage Machine. The role monitors the machine as it manufactures the wire cage. After the cage is removed from the machine, the operator moves cages to an area where the EPak Pipe monitor will place them on the pallets.

This position hourly starting wage is: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Demonstrates willingness to take direction and follows instructions.

• Adheres to schedule and maintains regular attendance at work-site. Works overtime as assigned.

• Maintains a safe and clean work environment, returns all tools after use to proper storage location, and performs routine housekeeping (i.e.: cleaning, organizing). Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. Identifies unsafe working conditions and notifies supervisor.

• Determines sequence of operations by reading specifications and work orders.

• Prepares machine for production by positioning and securing dies, stops, guides, and turntables.

• Regulates machining by setting and adjusting controls.

• Produces parts by locating and marking reference points on work piece; positioning or aligning work piece against stops and guides; operating equipment.

• Maintains specifications by observing operations; detecting malfunctions; inspecting parts; adjusting controls.

• Resolves production problems by altering process to meet specifications; notifying supervisor to obtain additional resources.

• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.

• Maintains raw material inventory by checking stock to determine amount available; anticipating needed stock; placing and expediting orders for stock; verifying receipt of stock.

• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.

• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• Executes cleanup procedures at the conclusion of the shift.

Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for that candidate with an orientation toward personal growth and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated automated equipment operation experience preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

Other desired qualifications include

• Must have experience operating fully automated or semi-automated machinery in a fast-paced environment with some fabrication experience.

• Experience working with a CMMS software.

• Basic user level knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, ERP.

• Familiar with PLC Control equipment and PLC Languages. Ability to learn computerized, electric-powered manufacture equipment, operate machine controls and monitor any system alarms and have the ability to diagnose and clear alarms.

• Skilled at troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

• Strong communication skills and demonstrated teamwork skills.

• General Electronics skills

• Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.

ALL ABOUT JENSEN INFRASTRUCTURE

Much like you, our founder, Don Jensen was looking for a way to support his family, so he started his Company in 1968. Since founded, we’ve been supporting communities across Nevada, California, Arizona, Washington, and Hawaii.

Jensen Infrastructure likely has an impact on your daily life. We build culverts to take water away from your neighborhoods, underground utility boxes to hold cables, and manholes to allow workers access to the sewers deep below the roads we drive on. And that’s just a small sample of what we do at Jensen on a daily basis.

When you work at one of Jensen’s many locations, you will enjoy the close relationships and camaraderie of a small company while being part of a larger, well-established, growing company.

We are committed to ensuring employment practices that promote equal opportunities. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations during your interview process.

Salary Range: $25.00 to $30.00 to start. The compensation range for this position is specific to the location(s) noted above and is the range Jensen Precast reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position. We consider the wide variety of factors in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Jensen Infrastructure offer various competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, PTO, and 401k.