Machine Operator

BonnaVilla; Rensselaer (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation/time off

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid short-term disability

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Financial wellness coaching

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays (8)

Education assistance

And much more

Job summary

Chief Buildings, a Brand of Chief Industries, is seeking a general machine operator in Indiana for ongoing production tasks. The role involves setting up equipment, operating fabrication machines, and inspecting parts to ensure quality and efficiency in a factory setting.

The successful candidate will read shop drawings, maintain safety standards, and collaborate with team members to meet production goals. This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of hand tools and measuring tools.
• Familiarity with metal fabrication and reading shop drawings.
• Ability to operate fabrication machines.
• Knowledge of machine operation and routine maintenance.
• Set up tooling as needed.
• Proficient reading of fabrication drawings.

Responsibilities

• Operate fabrication machines (punch press, shear, brake).
• Set up tooling as needed.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings.
• Transport materials using forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Maintain safety and quality of output.
• Complete routine paperwork and data entry.

Skills

Hand tools

Metal fabrication

Shop drawings

Fabrication machines

Tooling setup

Reading drawings

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Performs general machine operation, including set- up equipment, processing parts, and final part inspection on various assigned equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carries out responsibilities with safety and efficiency as a priority. Prioritizes the well-being of colleagues and actively contributes to the safety program by collaborating, sharing ideas, and voicing concerns. Adheres to training guidelines, policies, and procedures while maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Proactively identifies and addresses potential hazards.
• Operate various fabrication machines (e.g., punch press, shear, press brake).
• Set up tooling as needed.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings.
• Operates forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment to safely and efficiently transport materials as required.
• Understand machine operation, capacity, and routine maintenance.
• Responsible for overall quality and quantity of assigned work.
• Properly completes all routine paperwork related to the job responsibilities. Process will involve entering data into a computer-based operating system.
• Work at developing knowledge of layout procedures and more complicated set-ups and tolerance adjustments.
• Capable of working independently or as a team with minimum supervision.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Responsible for creating a collaborative, safe and hazard free environment that is driven by employee involvement. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to leading departmental continuous improvement projects, supporting and executing all safety and health policies and programs, employee training and incident investigations.

The Company:

Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.

A Brand of Chief Industries, Chief Buildings has designed and manufactured a wide variety of construction solutions for customers located throughout the United State since 1966. Specific applications include manufacturing, commercial, community and agricultural buildings. Each structure is designed to meet the needs of the customer. Chief Buildings are sold by authorized builders throughout the United States, and are manufactured in Grand Island, Nebraska, Rensselaer, Indiana and Lancaster, South Carolina.

This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including

• Paid vacation/time off
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability benefits
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Financial wellness coaching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays (8)
• Education assistance
• And much more.

Qualifications

Experience

Required

Basic understanding of hand tools such as tape measures, squares, and protractors

Familiarity with metal fabrication and ability to read shop drawings

Ability to operate various fabrication machines

Knowledge of machine operation, capacity, and routine maintenance

Ability to set up tooling as needed

Proficient in reading and interpreting fabrication drawings

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