Machine Operator

Hmt-LLC; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

HMT is seeking a Machine Operator in Tomball, TX to fabricate parts using presses and other machinery. You will set up equipment, control material flow, monitor quality, and ensure safety and efficiency on the shop floor.

The role requires 1-3 years in manufacturing (preferably sheet metal), the ability to read engineering drawings, forklift training, and solid English communication. This is a full-time position with focus on safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• High school or vocational training preferred.
• 1-3 years experience in manufacturing, sheet metal fabrication preferred.
• Able to read and interpret basic engineering drawings.
• Maintain daily production performance above 90%.
• Forklift training completed.
• Ability to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Produce parts from plastics, stainless, carbon steel, aluminum and other materials by operating presses.
• Set up and operate machinery per work order and safety procedures.
• Install stoppers, guides and other fixtures; control material flow IN/OUT.
• Ensure form, fit and function during stamping processes.
• Perform setup/changeover using SMED methods.
• Record production data and inspect first piece and every 100th piece.
• Operate at full capacity and report any issues causing sub-utilization.
• Maintain WIP and finished goods tagging for traceability.
• Complete paperwork accurately with time, date, quantity, approvers.
• Identify nonconforming products and escalate as needed.
• Carry out daily preventive maintenance and inspections per OSHA rules.
• Dispose scrap and chemicals per company procedures.
• Keep tools, shadow boards, floors, and equipment clean under 5S.
• Perform other tasks as required by management.

Skills

Read and interpret eng drawings

English communication

Education

High school or vocational training

Tools

Forklift training

Job description

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Machine Operator

Full Time Skilled Labor Tomball, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1116

$19.00 To $22.00 Hourly

About HMT

HMT is the global leader in aboveground storage tank solutions. HMT brings a distinct level of innovation and service to the tank industry through a unique approach of partnering with customers to optimize tank operations. Knowing that every customer’s need is different, we use our decades of experience to customize solutions that help tank operations become more efficient, more productive, and more profitable.

HMT is looking for a Machine Operator for the Tomball, TX location. The Machine Operator will be responsible for metal fabrication using manufacturing processes such as shearing, stamping, punching, bending, slitting, grinding, manual operations, etc. Tasks include operation and control of power &brake presses and auxiliary equipment in compliance with HMT requirements. Job performance must aid attaining TDC key performance indicators for safety, quality, delivery and cost.

Role Responsibilities:

• Produce parts made from plastics, stainless and carbon steel, aluminum and other materials by operating power & break presses for punching, cutting, forming, bending, slitting, etc. ensuring compliance with requirements.
• Setup and operate machinery according to work order, safety and performance procedures and expectations.
• Install workpiece stoppers, guides and any other auxiliary equipment required; control material flow IN/OUT.
• Carry out production ensuring that established features to the form, fit and function of the product are achieved during stamping process.
• Perform setup/ change-over applying the single minute exchange die (SMED) procedure.
• Monitor work piece quality on each operation by submitting 1st piece and the subsequent 100th pieces for inspection in compliance with TDC inspection-testing procedures.
• Operate machinery to the full capacity and report any issue that can result in machine sub-utilization.
• Maintain WIP & finished product identified regarding inspection status & traceability by placing TAGs/labels on pallets and crates indicating purchase order, part number, work order, date, quantity, etc.
• Fill paperwork timely by adding production output data to the routers, stating time, dates, quantities, approvers etc.; make sure info is accurate, clear and complete.
• Identify and segregate any nonconforming product and notify supervisor for determining further actions.
• Carry out daily preventive maintenance and inspection to machinery, tooling and auxiliary equipment, including
• trucks following the customized check lists; report any item noticed out of compliance from OSHA and company regulations.
• Dispose scrap, broken pallets, lubricants and other chemicals timely, using allotted containers/dumpsters as indicated by HMT procedures.
• Sort, set in order and clean tools, shadow boards, machinery, floors, cabinets, transportation carts, etc. in compliance with 5S program and the weekly tasks schedule.
• Other tasks as required by HMT management.

Qualifications Required:

• High school or vocational training, preferable.
• 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing environment preferably sheet metal fabrication.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawing.
• Maintain daily production performance above 90%.
• Successfully completed forklift training.
• Ability to communicate read and understand in the English language.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical demands must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures' (cold or heat).
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, stoop, kneel, climb, carry, pushing/pulling and use repetitive wrist and hand movements.
• The employee may be required to lift and/or move objects of up to 50 pounds.
• Hearing and seeing ability of rapid mental coordination. It is required to be mentally alert for the entirety of shift.

HMT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We will not tolerate discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual expression, or any other unlawful reason. All qualified applicants are encouraged to submit applications for employment. Employment with HMT is At-Will.