Machine Operator

WIKA Group; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life integration

Mobile working

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Good development opportunities

Employee discounts

Attractive remuneration system

Health initiatives

Job summary

The WIKA Group is seeking a skilled machinist to join our production team in Georgia. You will observe and adjust machines, inspect parts, and fine tune settings to ensure high-quality output. The role requires reading blueprints, operating measuring tools, and maintaining equipment. Overtime and working in a noisy environment are expected.

We offer development opportunities and a competitive benefits package as part of a global measurement technology leader with 75+ years in the industry.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Detail oriented professional.
• Manual dexterity for operating machinery and computers.

Responsibilities

• Observe machine operation to verify accuracy and detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining.
• Adjusts machine to control part process.
• Inspects first part and work pieces for out-of-tolerance machining.
• Fine tunes machine settings for optimum performance.
• Cleans and maintains machine, tooling, and parts to keep equipment in production condition.
• Assists mechanics and machinists in repair work.
• Provides on-the-job training to new employees.
• Performs ancillary duties as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Lift up to 50 pounds

Standing long hours

Read blueprints

Machining knowledge

Machine setup

Math basics

Overtime availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometer

Caliper

Drill fixtures

Jigs

Job description

Your activities

• Observes machine operation to verify accuracy of machine settings and to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, using precision measuring instruments such as micrometer and caliper as required.
• Adjusts machine to control part process.
• Inspects “first part” and work pieces throughout the production run for out of tolerance machining.
• Fine tunes machine settings for optimum performance.
• Cleans and maintains machine, tooling, and parts to maintain equipment in optimal production condition.(PM)
• Exercises special care to ensure the machine is running correctly as damage to a machine might be costly.
• Assists mechanics and machinists in repair work
• Provides on-the-job training to new employees
• Performs ancillary duties as needed

Your profile

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required. This is normally acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be detailed oriented.
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds required.
• Capable of handling material above 50 lb. with the assistance of hand trucks, lifts, conveyors and hoists.
• The ability to stand for long periods up to eight or more hours at a time.
• Able to work in noisy environment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision and the ability to distinguish between subsets of individual colors and quality of colors.
• Be able to work overtime if required. (including weekends)
• Knowledge of using drill fixtures and jigs.
• Basic understanding of machining applications.
• Know how to setup machines for specific applications.
• Understanding of how to read blue prints.

Benefits:

• Work-life integration
• Mobile working
• Flexible working hours
• Pension scheme
• Good development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Attractive remuneration system
• Health initiatives

The WIKA Group is among the world leaders in measurement technology with its products and services. With excellent sensing solutions, we enable safe, efficient and sustainable processes. And this for more than 75 years. More than 11,000 employees are currently committed towards this end. Together we meet the megatrends of demographic change, digitalisation and sustainability. This brings with it challenges, and many opportunities. Innovation and growth arise from new perspectives and ideas. What are yours? Join us on the way to a better future.