Machine Operator

RUBB INC; Sanford (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Company‑subsidized medical insurance

Affordable dental and vision insurance

Paid holidays

Up to two weeks of paid time off

Job summary

Rubb designs and manufactures fabric buildings and seeks a Structural Steel Machine Operator in Sanford, ME. You will operate machinery to cut, shape, and prepare structural steel components, turning raw materials into finished parts for assembly.

We value hands-on production experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work with production equipment. On-the-job training may be available for candidates with the right aptitude.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing facility preferred.
• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team.
• Ability to work with the metric system
• Ability to interpret and translate engineering designs and documentation.
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and equipment such as saws, grinders, presses and drills in accordance with prints and specifications.
• Produces the required quantity of parts within established specifications and tolerances.
• Measures finished parts with precision tools, ensuring compliance with function, quality, and cosmetic specifications.
• Maintains logs of inventory traceability.
• Report and document any material, production, or quality issues.
• Inspects equipment prior to use to ensure proper setup and alignment; performs basic and routine adjustments and maintenance.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by adhering to company safety standards and procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Follow directions

Teamwork

Metric system

Engineering drawings interpretation

Machine operation basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Rubb designs and manufactures fabric buildings for a wide range of applications. From the structural steel frame to the finished fabric cover, our buildings are made by a team of skilled people who take pride in quality, craftsmanship, and creating products built to perform.

As a Structural Steel Machine Operator, you’ll play an important role in creating the steel framework that forms the backbone of Rubb’s buildings. Working as part of our manufacturing team, you’ll operate machinery and equipment used to cut, shape, and prepare structural steel components for our buildings.

This is a hands‑on manufacturing role where accuracy, quality, and attention to detail matter. You’ll work with steel and production equipment to turn raw materials into finished components and see the results of your work become part of a completed structure.

Experience with machine operation, metal fabrication, or manufacturing is a plus, but it isn’t the only thing we’re looking for. If you’re mechanically inclined, comfortable working with your hands, and motivated to learn, we encourage you to apply. On‑the‑job training may be available for candidates who demonstrate the right aptitude and approach to the work.

If you enjoy working with machinery, learning new skills, solving problems, and seeing tangible results from your work, this could be a great opportunity to build your skills while helping create products that are built to last.

Rubb offers a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees and their families, including:

• 401(k) with company match
• Company‑subsidized medical insurance
• Affordable dental and vision insurance
• Paid holidays
• Up to two weeks of paid time off during your first year of employment

Schedule:

• Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM as required

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and lifting.
• Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines, and inspect parts produced.
• Lift, carry, push, and/or pull 1 – 70lbs frequently.
• Squat/kneel, bend/stoop, twist/turn, grasp/reach overhead and outward frequently.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced industrial environment while wearing vision and hearing protection, steel toed shoes, gloves and any other required protective equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operate machinery and equipment such as saws, grinders, presses and drills in accordance with prints and specifications.
• Produces the required quantity of parts within established specifications and tolerances.
• Measures finished parts with precision tools, ensuring compliance with function, quality, and cosmetic specifications.
• Maintains logs of inventory traceability.
• Report and document any material, production, or quality issues.
• Inspects equipment prior to use to ensure proper setup and alignment; performs basic and routine adjustments and maintenance.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by adhering to company safety standards and procedures.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing facility preferred.
• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team.
• Ability to work with the metric system
• Ability to interpret and translate engineering designs and documentation.
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties & responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties & responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.