Machine Operator

Grimco, Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Machine Operator to join their team in Akron, OH. This role is crucial to the manufacturing process, where you'll operate cutting-edge machinery to produce high-quality products. You'll enjoy a stable work environment with over 150 years of history, and the opportunity to grow within the company. With a focus on safety and efficiency, you'll play a key role in maintaining operational excellence. Join a team that values its employees and offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as paid time off and a 401K plan.

Benefits

Full medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off Accrual

401K with Profit Sharing

Employee Recognition Prizes

Employee Referral Benefits

Volunteer Time Off

Qualifications

• Experience operating punch press is a plus.
• Must demonstrate physical ability for safe task performance.

Responsibilities

• Produce stampings by processing metal through hydraulic press.
• Inspect completed parts for conformance to standards.

Skills

Operating machinery

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Hydraulic press

Forklift

Job description

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MACHINE OPERATOR

Do you want to work for a company where the people are the purpose? At Grimco, our Machine Operators are pivotal to our operations, serving as the backbone of our manufacturing process. Joining our team as a Machine Operator means stepping into a role where you'll have the chance to master cutting-edge equipment and leave a lasting mark. Your proficiency in operating machinery will be instrumental in maintaining peak efficiency and upholding our commitment to delivering top-notch products to our customers.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Produce Stampings by processing metal through hydraulic press, safely, within specified tolerances.
• Inspect completed parts for conformance to standards and tolerances.
• Report non-conforming parts to supervisor / QC staff.
• Maintain focus and attention on press at all times while in operation.
• Communicate needs with material handlers.
• Remove scrap and maintain organized work area.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience operating punch press is desired but not required.
• Must demonstrate the physical ability to perform tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Must be capable of communicating effectively with production team and department supervisors.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Safety conscious at all times.
• Ability to interact with individuals from all backgrounds.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.

Physical Demands:

• Requires the ability to lift, push, pull and carry tools and materials weighing 70+ pounds on a frequent basis.
• Requires prolonged standing or walking, frequent bending, stooping, and reaching daily.
• Requires the ability to climb ladders to pick or put away products.
• Requires a full range of physical motion to operate manual and electrically powered tools and machines (i.e., forklift).
• Stand 100% of the day.

Benefits:

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits available. Premiums have remained unchanged for more than 16 years.
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off Accrual (Paid Time Off payout available)
• 401K with Profit Sharing, up to 6% of the employee’s total compensation earnings.
• Eligible for Employee Recognition Prizes
• Employee Referral Benefits
• Volunteer Time Off

About Grimco:

Grimco is a national wholesale sign supply manufacturer and distributor with over 50 locations across North America. We focus on distributing quality products and providing excellent service to the sign industry. Our offering of sign supplies includes traffic signs, blanks, substrates, boards, digital print media, wrap films, sign vinyl, application tape, banner material and supplies, sign frames, banner stands, LEDs and electrical accessories, grand format solvent/UV/latex printers, inks, software and more.

Why work with us in Akron?

• Stability - Grimco was established over 150 years ago!
• 24% of the aluminum used to make traffic signs comes from our Akron facility.
• We can produce up to 5000 stop signs in a day!
• We promote from within – our strong performers become our strong leaders.
• Our production supervisors and plant manager are extremely accessible and work on the front lines of our business!

Learn more about us at https://connect.grimco.com/careers

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Wholesale

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