Drill Press /Utility

geater; Independence (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$3 alternative shift premium or $5 0

Bonus opportunities

Weekend shift - 36 hour work week

Growth opportunities

Paid Time Off- starting at a rate of 2

401K Company Match

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Geater is seeking a drill press operator to set up and run drill presses and other fabricating equipment. You will read blueprints, select fixtures and tools, and ensure parts meet tolerances and quality standards. You’ll collaborate with engineers and production teams to resolve issues and improve processes.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and experience with metalworking machinery. Growth opportunities and competitive compensation are offered in a team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience operating metal fabrication 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 and secure fixtures, tools, attachments needed for operations.
• Calculate and set controls to regulate repeatability of processes.
• Observe machine operation and adjust controls as required.
• Verify conformance of finished parts to specs using measuring devices.
• Accurately fill out work order routers with good and scrap parts.
• Communicate with engineers and production staff to resolve problems.
• Create the best product possible with no defects.

Skills

Drill press

Punch press

Rollers

Timesaver

Fladder

Floppy wheel

Shear

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Drill press

Punch press

Job description

Drill Press-

The basic function of the Utility Operator is to set up and operate drill press, hand punch, rollers, punch press, timesaver, fladder, floppy wheel, shear and other special purpose machines to fabricate or deburr metallic and non-metallic parts.

Position Summary:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following:

• Set up and operate machines listed above.
• Fabricate and/or modify parts to meet customer requirements.
• Study blueprints, supplemental drawings, specifications, or in some cases, a sample part, to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting or punching tools, attachments, and accessories needed to perform required functions on machines.
• Calculate and set controls to regulate repeatability of processes.
• Observe machine operation to detect malfunctions and adjust machine controls as required.
• Verify conformance of finished work pieces to specifications and blue prints by use of appropriate measuring devices.
• Accurately fill out work order routers with correct quantity of good parts and scrap parts.
• Communicate and confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve any problems that may arise.
• Create the best product possible with no defects to help maintain a high standard of quality.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED

Why Work at GMM?

Maybe you want a change. Maybe you want more of a challenge. Maybe there is uncertainty. Maybe you just want an opportunity. Does any of this sound familiar? If so, Geater has just the opportunity for you!

The challenge... we need motivated and skilled people like you who want to work hard to be part of a team that is proud of what they do... protect the lives of those who protect us.

What do we have to offer?

• $3 alternative shift premium or $5 weekend premium
• Bonus opportunities
• Weekend Shift- 36 hour work week
• Growth opportunities
• Paid Time Off- starting at a rate of 2 weeks per year!
• 401K Company Match
• Profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement