Entry Level Machine Operators (6P - 6A)

Webco Industries, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Webco Industries, Inc. is seeking a manufacturing associate for a 12-hour shift (6P–6A), Monday through Thursday, in Grand Rapids, MI. The role involves loading/unloading tubes, setting up tooling, and processing metal tubing through equipment while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The position requires high school education or equivalent, basic math, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Forklifts and cranes are part of daily operations; on-the-job training is provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and speak English.
• Mathematical skills equivalent to high school level.
• Must communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions.
• Ability to work under stress and in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload various machines including conveyors.
• Set up next job and ensure correct tooling for production.
• Process materials and stage for material handler.
• Review work orders in SAP and update batches and labels.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain housekeeping on shift.

Skills

English proficiency

Math (HS level)

Communication

Attendance

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location

US-131 & 76th Street, Grand Rapids, MI 49548

General Statement of Duties

Operation of a variety of machines. Responsibilities range from loading/unloading materials onto/off machines, setting up your next job and making sure you have the correct tooling, processing metal tubing through equipment and ensuring quality of tubes being produced and shipped out.

Supervision

Received: Reports directly to the Shift Supervisor.

Exercised: None

Typical Physical Demands

Requires full range of body motion to include constant lifting, bending, twisting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, stooping, squatting, walking, reaching, working overhead, climbing, standing, and the ability to maintain one’s balance while performing the required work tasks. Must be able to work 8 hours per day, standing on a concrete floor. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires frequent unassisted lifting of a variety of objects from various positions, which range in weight from 5 to 50 pounds with an average weight of 34 – 37 pounds. Utilizes avariety of hand positions to work equipment controls and maneuver tubes throughout manufacturing process. Most jobs are fast paced and the ability to deal with stress is essential.

Typical Working Conditions

Indoor, manufacturing environment with minimal exposure to loud and prolonged noise—when exposed, hearing protection is required. Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to include safety glasses with side shields and steel toed work shoes. Employees experience regular exposure to hot temperatures of 95° F to 110° F in the summer due to the combination of the actual outside temperature and heat from the processes inside the facility. Employees are also exposed to cold temperatures, which is dependent on the actual outside temperature. Employees stand 8 hours on concrete floors and are required to wear steel toed safety shoes.

Examples of Essential Duties

A typical day consists of the following tasks.

• Ensures that the equipment is in a safe operating condition.
• Review the computerized work list for the equipment, must be able to locate available material.
• Communicate with the other operators to formulate the run order of material.
• Load/unload various machines to include conveyors.
• Perform any necessary set-up during shift.
• Process the job and stage material for material handler.
• Use of SAP for accessing work orders, creating batches and finish goods tags.
• Use of FIFO inventory management to ensure oldest material is used first.
• Housekeeping and preventative maintenance duties are required daily.
• Following of all safety policies and procedures required.

Performance Requirements

• Ability to deal with stress and get along with co-workers and supervisors.
• Ability to read and speak English is required.
• Mathematical skills equivalent to high school level required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers.
• Regular attendance at work and punctuality are essential job functions.

Education

High School education or equivalent is preferred.

Experience

Previous manufacturing experience preferred.

Equipment

After Training, must be able to operate a variety of industrial machines safely and efficiently. All personnel must be fully capable of operating fork trucks and cranes.

Hours

Regular shift consists of 12 hours (6P - 6A), Monday through Thursday. Hours of work dependent upon shift assignment. Shift schedule is subject to change as needed. Initial training is on day shift.

Pay

Starting at $20+ per hour, plus shift differential! On the job training!

NOTE: Meeting the physical demands, essential duties, performance requirements, working hours and maintaining consistent and regular attendance are essential job functions for all plant employees.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Webco is an equal opportunity employer.

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to success, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people.

Our employees are self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in our area.