Hardware Operator I

Sytech-Precision; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K with match

Life/AD&D

Pet Insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

WA sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Sytech-Precision in Spokane, WA, is seeking a Hardware Machine Operator to work with a Haeger machine, inserting PEMs and other hardware into sheet metal parts.

In this full-time role, you will verify hardware placement, align dies, operate safely, and contribute to quality and productivity goals while occasional overtime and Saturdays are possible.

Qualifications

• Must have good English skills (verbal and written).
• Basic math skills and ability to count parts processed.
• Ability to take direction; work in a team or independently.
• Self-managed; dependable and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Log into data collection system before starting job.
• Verify hardware placement using prints and align dies.
• Operate Haeger machine to insert PEMs or hardware.
• Inspect parts for conformance to standards and log results.
• Maintain safety and follow quality procedures throughout the run.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

English proficiency

Basic math

Self-managed

Ability to take direction

Tools

Haeger machine

Job description

Hardware Machine Operator

We are fast paced precision metal fabrication company seeking to add a Hardware Machine Operator to our team. The operator will use a Haeger machine to insert pems or other hardware into parts fabricated from materials such as sheet metal, alloys, stainless steel, and aluminum.

The individual will work within the group to achieve quality, productivity, and employee performance goals. This is a full-time position including some overtime and Saturdays when needed.

Responsibilities

• Log into job via data collection system before starting job
• Using a print, verifies that specified hardware is installed in the correct location
• Positions, aligns, and bolts specified dies over anvil and ram and sets screws to adjust depth and pressure limit of ram stroke
• Aligns holes of work pieces with the anvil of machine
• Positions pems or hardware with holes in work pieces over anvil or against fixtures
• Depresses pedal to lower ram that inserts the PEM or hardware into the work pieces
• Performed first run check and have it signed off by Lead or QC.
• Inspects completed and in-process pieces to verify conformance to the customer and company standards
• Continue to self-inspect part through-out run to ensure quality.
• After completing job record part counts and log out of job via data collect system.
• Move job to next operation.
• Follow ISO related quality policies, procedures, and documentation requirements
• Follow departmental safety requirements including proper use of PPE as required
• Perform other duties as needed

Physical Demands

• Must be able to maintain a quick and steady pace working efficiently throughout the shift. Typical work shift is from 8 to 10 hours.
• Rotation of head/neck, bending and twisting at the waist, walking, standing, kneeling, reaching, use of high and low impact vibratory tools, flexion/extension, contact with metals, lubricants, solvents, exposure to noise, and the use of personal safety gear for face, eyes, hand/arm and ears.
• Requires standing or sitting for long periods of time.
• Able to concentrate, focus, and pay strict attention to detail.
• Good manual dexterity is required for operating equipment and moving workpieces.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Adaptable to a changing work environment.
• Contact with metals, lubricants, solvents, and exposure to noise.

Environmental Exposure

• Confined spaces, high noise levels, moving objects such as forklifts and carts.
• Exposure to hot temperature when working new ovens or in areas of the building that cannot be temperature controlled (especially during summer months).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Previous Metal or Fabrication experience with riveting, hardware insertion, metal assembly, powder, paint prep., etc. is desired.
• Previous knowledge and experience in assembly of products utilizing prints for reference is preferred.
• Ability to take direction; working as a part of a team as well as independently.
• Organizational skills.
• Must have good English skills (verbal and written), excellent attention to detail.
• Basic math skills and be able to keep accurate count of parts processed.
• Effective decision maker with a can-do attitude.
• Self-managed; Team player.

Culture and Expectations

All employees are expected to understand and maintain the core values of Sytech. The Core Values of Sytech are VITAL to the mission and to the future growth and the quality of the products that we manufacture. All positions vary in assignment based on the current needs of the business. Lots of potential for cross training. All individuals must be willing and able to be moved throughout the shop to contribute to the success of achieving each day’s goals.

Staff are always expected to act in a safe manner and ensure that those around them do not put themselves or others at risk. Safety is everyone’s responsibility. At ALL times working safely is a condition of employment.

All employees are expected to interact with other members of the organization in a professional and respectful manner with the goal of producing on-time and quality work being the highest priority. Friendly interpersonal relationships are encouraged, but performance and quality, focus and productivity are required.

All employees must maintain a professional attitude and approach to issues within the company, their own department, and other departments with which they interact.

This job description is not meant to be all inclusive of duties. Others can and will be assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision with premium sharing
• EAP
• 401-K with 4% Match
• Life and AD&D Insurance of $50,000 with additional Voluntary benefits available
• Pet Insurance – paid by employee
• 1 week of PTO after a year
• Sick leave is based on WA leave policy.
• 6 paid holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.50 - $23.00 per hour (non-exempt)

Bi-weekly payroll periods