Machine Operator

Benchdogs; Denver (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays (10 per year)

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

401k

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Job summary

Bench Dogs in Denver, PA is seeking a full-time Machine Operator on the second shift to support its machining department. The role runs Monday to Thursday, 3:00pm–1:30am, with pay from $19.94 per hour and up.

Opportunities exist to advance toward Machinist Level 1 and Level 2 as skills develop. Primary duties include setting up, maintaining, and operating machines, ensuring safe, efficient production and high-quality finished goods delivered on time.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Machine Operator
• Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometer, etc.)
• Understanding of production procedures
• Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g., constant use of protective gear)
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals
• Ability to adapt to changing situations while maintaining quality standards and safety procedures
• Ability to ascertain and prioritize the important features of a design and make sure those aspects are machined carefully
• Analytical skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• High attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Physical stamina and strength

Responsibilities

• Setting up machines (calibration, cleaning, etc.) to start a production cycle
• Controlling and adjusting machine settings (speed)
• Feeding raw material or parts to semi-automated machines
• Inspecting parts with precision and measuring tools
• Testing operation of machines periodically
• Fixing issues that may occur during the shift
• Checking output to spot any machine-related mistakes or flaws
• Keeping records of approved and defective units or final products
• Maintaining activity logs

Skills

Machining Experience

Measurement Tools

Blueprints & Schematics

Safety Compliance

Reading Blueprints

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Mechanical Aptitude

Analytical Thinking

Production Procedures

Large Stamina

Tools

Schelling Panel Saw

Heian CNC Router

Anderson CNC Router

2 Weeke Machines

Homag Drill Teq V-200

Homag Edge Banding Machine

Job description

BENCH DOGS JOB OPENING: CNC Machine Operator - Manufacturing - Second Shift

Bench Dogs is looking for a full-time Machine Operator on second shift!

Bench Dogs is a small manufacturing company located in Denver, PA that specializes in retail displays, store fixtures, and commercial case goods. We have under 100 employees and are unique in that we are a custom, full-service design, engineering, and manufacturing company that sees products from the time they're simply an idea to when they're fully built and installed onsite.

Bench Dogs has employees responsible for everything from design, engineering, and project management to production, inventory, and installation. Our facility is often complimented for its cleanliness and organization and is complete with offices, a warehouse area for inventory and materials, loading docks for staging and shipping goods, a machining department, and a large shop floor area for assembly that includes a finishing area and lamination booth.

Our Machine Operator role here at Bench Dogs is part of our Machining Department, which consists of the following machines:

• Schelling Panel Saw
• Heian CNC Router
• Anderson CNC Router
• 2 Weeke Machines
• Homag Drill Teq V-200
• Homag Edge Banding Machine

The Machine Operator position we're looking to fill is for our second shift, which has a schedule of Monday to Thursday, 3:00pm - 1:30am. The compensation rate for the role depends on level of knowledge, experience, and skill and has a pay scale ranging from $19.94 per hour and up. Additionally, our Machining Department does offer room for growth as it also consists of a Machinist Level 1 and a Machinist Level 2 position, which contributors may work towards and grow into as they learn more and hone their skills.

As a Machine Operator at Bench Dogs, a contributor's primary responsibilities are to assist production by setting up, maintaining, and operating our machining. The goal is to run equipment safely, effectively, and in accordance with company procedures to ensure jobs run smoothly. It is extremely important to Bench Dogs that our products are of a high quality and go through production in a safe and timely manner that allows our finished goods to be delivered and installed on time for our customers.

A typical day as a Machine Operator includes the following activities:

• Setting up machines (calibration, cleaning, etc.) to start a production cycle
• Controlling and adjusting machine settings (e.g., speed)
• Feeding raw material or parts to semi-automated machines
• Inspecting parts with precision and measuring tools
• Testing operation of machines periodically
• Fixing issues that may occur during the shift
• Checking output to spot any machine-related mistakes or flaws
• Keeping records of approved and defective units or final products
• Maintaining activity logs

Some competencies that help to make a good Machine Operator are:

• Proven experience as a Machine Operator
• Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometer, etc.)
• Understanding of production procedures
• Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g., constant use of protective gear)
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals
• Ability to adapt to changing situations while maintaining quality standards and safety procedures
• Ability to ascertain and prioritize the important features of a design and make sure those aspects are machined carefully
• Analytical skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• High attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Physical stamina and strength

Benefits

Here at Bench Dogs, taking care of our contributors is a priority for us. We understand just how much our team members give and contribute to the success of our company and believe it's our job to do our part in supporting the health and wellbeing of our contributors as best as we can. One way we do this is through the benefits we offer. Below is a list of some of the benefits offered to our team members at Bench Dogs:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays (10 per year)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401k
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Life Insurance (Self, Spouse, Children) (Voluntary)
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Voluntary)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Voluntary)
• Accident Insurance (Voluntary)
• Critical Illness Insurance (Voluntary)
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance (Voluntary)

Our Culture

Bench Dogs understands that culture matters and an important part of being able to thrive at work has to do with having cultural alignment. That's why it's our goal to recruit and retain talent who is a great fit for our work environment and team. Like any company, we have unique aspects and qualities to our business that exist due to our industry and the nature of our work. These things shape our culture and work environment, and it's important to us that we share openly about them to help candidates get to know us better and support our goal of attracting talent who will thrive at Bench Dogs.

Working in our field of manufacturing means that a large component of our business is customer-focused and deadline driven as our job is to support our customers by providing them with quality products when they need them. Job timelines and production schedules can be quickly impacted by things like changing customer needs or supply chain issues, and we love having the opportunity to step up and be innovative to still meet the needs of our customers. The environment of our field is ever evolving, requires problem-solving, and can be challenging, yet very satisfying. Everyone thrives in different environments, and ours is one that is great for people who are adaptable, resilient, and operate from a positive, growth mindset.

Bench Dogs embraces our smaller size and utilizes it to create a cohesive, collaborative environment. We value teamwork, knowing each individual, and coming together to achieve our goals as a business while working together to support one another along the way. An important part of what we do is being proactive and taking initiative to ensure work runs smoothly - our team is caring, eager to learn, and willingly step up to participate and offer what support they can when it's needed. We are a dedicated group who is proud to assist in the creation of national products and environments that citizens all over the country get to experience and interact with in their everyday lives.