Drill Press /Utility

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

Drill Press-

Position Summary:

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.

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