Machine Operator

Wastequip; Lebanon (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K Plan

Paid Vacation/Sick Time

Dental Plan

Vision Insurance

FSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Grandparent Leave

Job summary

Wastequip in Albany, OR is seeking a dedicated Machine Operator to fabricate steel parts in a full-time role. You will operate a Press Brake and/or Shear, read blueprints, and set up tooling, with setup experience as a plus.

Qualified applicants have 1+ year of production experience, understand basic CNC controls, and can perform basic math and measurements with a tape measure. You must pass EHS tests and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience operating a Press Brake and/or Shear; setup experience a plus.
• Ability to read blueprints and measure with tape.
• Basic math and problem solving skills required.
• Understanding of basic CNC controls; 1+ year production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate steel and other metal parts per work orders and blueprints.
• Operate a Press Brake and/or Shear; adjust rake and blade pressure.
• Position and clamp stops, set length and angle of cut.
• Load and unload pieces manually or with hoist/crane; align for cutting.
• Inspect finished work to verify dimensions.

Skills

Press Brake operation

Shear operation

Blueprint reading

Basic math

Measuring tape

CNC controls understanding

Production experience

Job description

Job Description:Hourly Rate: $21.00 OR $22.22 (based on experience)Wastequip has an immediate opportunity for a Machine Operator to support our Albany, OR manufacturing operation. This is a full-time position with great benefits including but not limited to Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Paid Vacation/Sick time, and so much more. The ideal candidate will have the skills and experience necessary to fabricate steel parts and tools using a variety of machines.RESPONSIBILITIESFabricate steel and other metal parts as indicated by the work order and blueprintsOperating a Press Brake and/or ShearTurns handwheels to adjust rake (angle) and pressure of bladePositions and clamps stops and side guides to set length and angle of cutLifts workpiece manually or by hoist or crane to machine bed or roller table and positions it against side guide and end stopsStarts machine, which clamps workpiece and lowers blade to cut metalLays out cutting lines on metal when shearing single piecesTilts bed, blade, or installs fixtures to shear, bevel, or trim fabricated itemsOperates portable shear to cut sheet metalInspects work to verify dimensionsQUALIFICATIONSPrior experience operating a Press Brake and/or Shear. Set up experience a plusUnderstanding of basic CNC controls1+ years prior production experience preferredAbility to read blue prints and measuring tapeBasic math and problem solving skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure)Experienced in a fast paced production environmentAble to pass all EHS required tests and clearancesCompany Benefits:• 2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-UpMedical Plans• Prescription (Rx) Insurance• Health Savings Account (HSA)• 2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans• Vision Insurance• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)• Health Care FSA• Dependent Care FSA• Company Paid Base Life Insurance• Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance• Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance• Company Paid Disability Insurance Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD)Insurance• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)• Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance• 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match• Voluntary Pet Insurance• Vacation and Personal/Sick Time• Paid Grandparent Leave• Paid Bonding Leave• Adoption Assistance• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)About WastequipWastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry’s only All-in-One solutions provider – from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.While we’re proud to be North America’s leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing – building a brighter future for all.