Machine Operator

Snapon; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(K) company match

Company paid retirement plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Snap-on is seeking a Weld Shop Associate to safely operate various machines and equipment involved in all areas of production. The role includes cross-training to operate multiple machines in multiple functions, ensuring quality and safety across processes.

The position requires setting up equipment, performing in-process quality checks, handling shipping/receiving tasks, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. OT may be required to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior machine experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to interpret written orders, instructions, procedures, etc.
• Basic math aptitude including decimals and fractions and read a tape measure.
• Mechanically inclined and quality oriented.
• Knowledge of precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers; metrology certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cross-training as necessary to learn to operate production machinery in accordance with specifications. Assigned machines may include welders, grinders, cutters, and similar equipment.
• Set up equipment and make adjustments to equipment as necessary to produce quality product and meet established production metrics.
• Perform in-process quality checks; visually inspect work done in previous operations before continuing to perform further operations.
• Perform basic tests to ensure that all finished product conforms to product specifications.
• Immediately stop performing any process that is producing non-conforming product and inform a member of management.
• Perform picking, shipping and receiving functions including packing finished products, filling coil orders and UPS processing.
• Perform inventory control functions including stock transfers, refills, cycle counting, etc.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment including keeping cutting and welding equipment in good working condition.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading tape measure

Quality oriented

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Measuring tools

Job description

The Weld Shop Associate will safely operate various machines and equipment involved in all areas of production. Will be cross-trained to operate multiple machines in multiple functions. Must be able to perform each of these functions in a safe manner that ensures the production of a quality product in compliance with all quality and production standard operating procedures and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cross-training as necessary to learn to operate production machinery in accordance with specifications. Assigned machines may include welders, grinders, cutters, and similar equipment.
• Set up equipment and make adjustments to equipment as necessary to produce quality product and meet established production metrics.
• Perform in-process quality checks; visually inspect work done in previous operations before continuing to perform further operations.
• Perform basic tests to ensure that all finished product conforms to product specifications.
• Immediately stop performing any process that is producing non-conforming product and inform a member of management.
• Perform picking, shipping and receiving functions including packing finished products, filling coil orders and UPS processing.
• Perform inventory control functions including stock transfers, refills, cycle counting, etc.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment including keeping cutting and welding equipment in good working condition.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior machine experience preferred, but not required
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow both written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to interpret written orders, instructions, procedures, etc.
• Basic math aptitude including ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, work with decimals and fractions and read a tape measure
• Mechanically inclined and quality oriented
• Knowledge of and ability to work with precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers; metrology certification a plus
• Ability to stand, twist, turn, reach and bend
• Frequently required to walk and stand for long periods of time, and to reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to sit
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Must be dependable and willing to work overtime and adjust schedule as necessary to meet business needsSnap-on offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401(K) company match
• company paid retirement plan,as well as paid vacation and other benefits

Snap-on is a drug free work environment and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply.

Snap-on is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran