Drill Press /Utility

Geater Machining and Manufacturing, Co.; Independence (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Bonus opportunities

Weekend shift

Growth opportunities

Paid Time Off

401K match

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

On-demand pay

Job summary

Geater Machining and Manufacturing, Co. is seeking a Drill Press/Utility Operator in Independence, IA. The role involves setting up and operating drill presses and related equipment to fabricate or deburr parts, following blueprints, tolerances, and process instructions.

You will measure finished work with appropriate devices, adjust tooling and feeds, and maintain quality through inspections. A high school diploma or GED and basic computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• Read, write and speak English fluently.
• Operate and use required tools and equipment safely.
• Interpret written, oral, or scheduled instructions.
• Read blueprints, specifications, and safety manuals.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Be computer literate.
• Adapt to fast-paced production changes.
• Collaborate with team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate drill presses, hand punches and deburring machines.
• Trim, drill, punch, file, grind, deburr, buff and smooth surfaces.
• Study blueprints and specs to determine dimensions and setup.
• Select and secure fixtures, tools and materials on machines.
• Set controls for drilling speed, feed, coolant, depth, and angle.
• Monitor operations and verify conformance with specs using measuring devices.
• Communicate with engineers and production staff to resolve issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

English proficiency

Blueprint interpretation

Machining operations

Quality inspection

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year related experience (preferred)

Tools

Drill press

Deburring machines

Calipers/measurement tools

Job description

Position Summary

The basic function of the Drill Press/Utility Operator is to set up and operate drill press and other special purpose machines to fabricate or deburr metallic and non-metallic parts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate drill presses, hand punches and deburring machines.


• Trim, drill, punch, file, grind, deburr, buff, and smooth surfaces.


• Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.


• Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines.


• Calculate and set controls to regulate drilling factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, depth and angle of cut.


• Observe machine operation to detect malfunctions, adjust machine controls as required and verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications and blueprints by use of appropriate measuring devices.


• Communicate and confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve any problems that may arise.


• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Read, write and speak English fluently.


• Operate and use required tools and equipment safely.


• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.


• Read and interpret documents such as blueprints, specifications, safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals.


• Ability to work with minimal oversight.


• Computer literate.


• Flexibility to work inside of a fast-pace environment which may ask for quick change in product being produced.


• Work well in a team environment, demonstrate good communication skills, and maintain a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Education And/or Experience

• Record of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.


• Preferred: Six months to one-year related experience and/or training.

Physical Demands Include

• Sitting, standing, and walking.


• Use of fingers, hands and arms to handle, grip, and grasp objects, controls, parts, tools and to operate required equipment; and reach, push and pull with hands and arms.


• Frequently lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds with assistance.


• Being able to see (20/25 vision with or without glasses) and hear (with mechanical assistance if necessary) sufficient to understand and comprehend individual one-on-one conversations.

Work Environment

This person will work in a manufacturing environment which is temperature controlled. The person will be working near moving mechanical parts. This setting involves manufacturing equipment with others working in close proximity.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

PPE Requirements

• Safety glasses or side shields


• Gloves (when applicable while using chemicals)


• Steel-toed, or composite-toed shoes/boots

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


• On Demand Pay - Get paid for hours worked before your next payday!