Drill Press/Fabrication Operator – Growth, PTO, 401K

Geater Machining & Manufacturing, Co; Independence (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Bonus opportunities

Weekend shift

Growth opportunities

Paid time off

401K match

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Geater Machining & Manufacturing, Co. in Independence, IA, is seeking a Drill Press- Operator to set up and run drill presses, hand punches, rollers and other specialty machinery to fabricate or deburr parts.

The role emphasizes reading blueprints, selecting tools, maintaining quality, and collaborating with engineers and production staff to resolve issues and ensure defect-free output. Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED and a willingness to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with drill presses and related machinery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machines listed above.
• Fabricate and/or modify parts to meet customer requirements.
• Study blueprints, specifications, or samples to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Select, align, and secure holding fixtures and tools needed for operations.
• Calculate and set controls to regulate repeatability of processes.
• Observe machine operation to detect malfunctions and adjust controls.
• Verify conformance of finished work pieces to specifications using measuring devices.
• Fill out work order routers with correct quantities of good and scrap parts.
• Communicate with engineers and production staff to resolve issues.
• Produce defect-free parts to maintain high quality.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machinery operation

Quality focus

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Geater Machining & Manufacturing, Co. in Independence, IA, is seeking a Drill Press- Operator to set up and run drill presses, hand punches, rollers and other specialty machinery to fabricate or deburr parts.

The role emphasizes reading blueprints, selecting tools, maintaining quality, and collaborating with engineers and production staff to resolve issues and ensure defect-free output. Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED and a willingness to work varied shifts.