Lead Precision Machine Operator

Larson Manufacturing; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Scholarship program

Merit incentives

Gift matching

Work-life balance

Associate Purchase Program

Job summary

Larson Manufacturing in Brookings, SD is seeking a production operator to set up and operate one or more machines to cut and process screen frame material to specifications. You will direct other personnel to maximize equipment efficiency and ensure parts meet tolerances.

Responsibilities include adjusting machines, inspecting parts for dimensional accuracy, performing quality checks with calipers and tape measures, changing tooling, maintaining documentation, and adhering to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Reading and writing skills are essential.
• Ability to add, subtract in all units of measure, using whole numbers.
• Ability to measure, read, and understand a tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate one or more machines to cut and process screen frame material to specifications.
• Directs other personnel to maximize equipment efficiency.
• Adjusts machine to produce parts within tolerance and maintain scrap at acceptable levels.
• Inspects quality of parts for dimensional accuracy, camber, bow, and scratches.
• Perform quality checks using caliper and tape measure or check gauge.
• Performs tooling changeovers.
• Change saw blades and adjust depth of cut where necessary.
• Enter production orders into controller.
• Lubricate machine and tooling per preventive maintenance schedule or as needed.
• Perform job requirements and operate equipment within safety guidelines and reports any nonconformance.
• Maintain all documentation that is required.
• Trains and helps personnel processes.

Skills

Reading & writing

Measurement accuracy

Unit math (add/subtract)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Larson Manufacturing in Brookings, SD is seeking a production operator to set up and operate one or more machines to cut and process screen frame material to specifications. You will direct other personnel to maximize equipment efficiency and ensure parts meet tolerances.

Responsibilities include adjusting machines, inspecting parts for dimensional accuracy, performing quality checks with calipers and tape measures, changing tooling, maintaining documentation, and adhering to safety guidelines.