Machine Operator

Northern Tool + Equipment; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Tool + Equipment is seeking a fabrication operator to produce metal parts with various fabrication machines. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and timely output, following set work instructions.

The position offers a $20.00 per hour starting base pay, a Monday-Thursday 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM schedule, and overtime on Fridays as needed. Candidates should be able to read drawings, follow directions, and maintain a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• Mechanical ability or aptitude preferred.
• Ability to read and match numbers accurately.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions and communicate to personnel.
• Maintain a positive attitude and promote a safe working environment.
• Ability to obtain equipment license or power equipment certification as required.
• Schedule flexibility based on responsibilities and priorities.
• Ability to work with others to accomplish related results.

Responsibilities

• Operates fabrication equipment per work instructions.
• Ensures high quality of each part fabricated.
• Sets up machinery and performs daily cleaning tasks near machine.
• Works on different machines to meet production goals.
• Reviews daily goals and units produced; works toward schedule attainment.
• Follows safety policies and procedures.
• Keeps supervisor informed of developments and issues; coordinates with others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read and interpret numbers

Follow verbal and written directions

Safety minded

Team collaboration

Obtain equipment license/certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

$20.00/hour starting base pay
Monday-Thursday 6:00AM to 4:30PM. Overtime on Fridays as needed

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION

To fabricate parts using a variety of metal fabrication machines in a manner that is timely, qualitative, efficient, and safe.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

• Operates fabrication equipment and machinery according to work instructions.
• Ensures high quality of each part fabricated.
• Sets up assigned machinery and performs daily cleaning tasks on and near machine.
• Works on different machines based on production goal needs.
• Reviews Tier 1 board containing daily goals and number of units produced. Works toward group goals and schedule attainment.
• Complies with Company and department safety and work practice policies and procedures as applicable.
• Maintains a positive attitude and work in manner that promotes a safe working environment.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Keeps supervisor informed of important developments, potential problems and related information necessary for effective management. Coordinates and communicates plans and activities with others, as appropriate to ensure a coordinated work effort and team approach.
• Performs all other duties as apparent or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School education or equivalent.
• Mechanical ability or aptitude preferred.
• Ability to work a schedule based on the understanding of responsibilities and priorities.
• Ability to accurately read and match numbers.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions and communicate to personnel.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work in a manner that promotes a safe working environment.
• Ability to contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ability to obtain equipment license or power equipment certification as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand and walk throughout the facility during required length of the shift.
• Frequently required bend, stoop, push and pull objects.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities include depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to talk and hear.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 25 pounds, 50 pounds.
• Ability to rarely lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work at heights up to 35 feet.
• Ability to operate forklift, motorized pallet jack or other power equipment as necessary.
• Demonstrates Northern Tool + Equipment's 12 Core Competencies.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS

None

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

• Protective footwear (steel-toe boots/shoes)
• Protective eyewear (safety glasses)
• Protective hearing devices in designated areas

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an entire list of all activities, tasks and skills required of people in the position.

Northern Tool + Equipment is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.