Heavy Equipment Operator

Athens Services; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Athens Services is seeking a Machine Operator in Whittier, CA to set up, calibrate, and operate waterjet and CNC machinery. You'll inspect products against specifications and assist with other warehouse tasks as needed.

Training starts 7 am–3:30 pm, then shifts to 2:30 pm–10 pm. The role requires safety awareness, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Three years of warehouse experience.
• Capable of being certified in assigned equipment (waterjet machine, forklift, Raymond side-loader, overhead crane).
• Advanced measurement competency.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a warehouse environment.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to work scheduled overtime and emergency/mandatory overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate cutting machine(s) according to established procedures and guidelines.
• Perform programming and/or editing on assigned machine(s).
• Perform preventative maintenance on assigned machine(s) and corresponding equipment.
• Perform other warehouse responsibilities as requested.
• Carry out material movement tasks for order filling, receiving, and loading.
• Safely use assigned power equipment to move material and meet order requirements (crown truck, Raymond side-loader, overhead crane, forklift).
• Follow customer requirements to select, fill, and package orders.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Advanced measurement

PC literacy

Overtime flexibility

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Waterjet machine

Forklift

Raymond side-loader

Overhead crane

Job description

Machine Operator

The Machine Operator is responsible for the setup, calibration, and operation of the waterjet and/or CNC machine. The role may also involve inspecting products against customer specifications and assisting with other warehouse responsibilities.

Training will start with the hours of 7 am – 3:30 pm. Once training is complete, hours will shift to 2:30 pm – 10 pm.

Compensation: $23 – $26 per hour plus incentive eligible.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate cutting machine(s) according to established procedures and guidelines.
• Perform programming and/or editing on assigned machine(s).
• Perform preventative maintenance on assigned machine(s) and corresponding equipment.
• Perform other warehouse responsibilities as requested.
• Carry out material movement tasks for order filling, receiving, and loading.
• Safely use assigned power equipment to move material and meet order requirements (crown truck, Raymond side‑loader, overhead crane, forklift).
• Follow customer requirements to select, fill, and package orders.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Stooping, standing, and manual dexterity.
• Light lifting (occasional 25 lbs or less).
• Heavy lifting (frequent 25 lbs+).
• Wear assigned safety equipment at all times.
• Frequent exposure to mechanical moving parts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three years of warehouse experience.
• Capable of being certified in assigned equipment (waterjet machine, forklift, Raymond side‑loader, overhead crane).
• Advanced measurement competency.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a warehouse environment.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to work scheduled overtime and emergency/mandatory overtime as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One year of work experience.
• One year of equipment experience.
• PC literacy.
• Certified in assigned equipment (forklift, Raymond side‑loader, overhead crane).