Drill Press /Utility

Geater Machining and Manufacturing, Co.; Independence (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Weekend premium

Bonus opportunities

Growth opportunities

Paid Time Off

401K Company Match

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Geater Machining and Manufacturing, Co. is seeking a Utility Operator in Independence, IA, to set up and operate drill presses and punches, ensuring parts meet blueprints and specifications.

The role involves reading drawings, selecting fixtures, and maintaining quality through proper measurement and documentation. You will work with a team to fabricate or deburr parts, resolve issues with engineers and production staff, and pursue a high standard of workmanship with available shift premiums and

Job description

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.

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