Machine Operator 1 (2nd Shift)

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

ModularMission Critical at M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator to set up, program, and operate CNC machines to manufacture precision metal components per engineering drawings. The role requires reading blueprints, attention to detail, and strict safety adherence.

You will load and unload materials, monitor operations, adjust for quality, perform maintenance, and inspect parts using measuring tools in a fast-growing on-site facility near Richmond, VA. 1+ year experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 1+ years of experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and shop instructions.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines to process metal parts per design specifications.
• Load and unload materials using hoists or manually.
• Monitor machine operation and make necessary adjustments to ensure quality.
• Inspect finished products for accuracy and quality using measuring tools.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and technical drawings.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and troubleshoot common issues.
• Follow safety policies and PPE requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

About Modular Mission Critical

ModularMission Critical™ is the manufacturing campus for M.C. Dean's complex, modular product line for datacenters and critical infrastructure. Located just north of Richmond, VA, this site is growing fast serving customers worldwide. Important openings include assemblers for our production lines and engineers and designers for products and continuous improvement. Join M.C. Dean's more than 9,000 employees around the world making an impact through innovations in power and technology.

Overview

ModularMission Critical™ is the manufacturing campus for M.C. Dean's complex, modular product line for datacenters and critical infrastructure. Located just north of Richmond, VA, this site is growing fast serving customers worldwide. Important openings include assemblers for our production lines and engineers and designers for products and continuous improvement. Join M.C. Dean's more than 9,000 employees around the world making an impact through innovations in power and technology.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values - agility, expertise, and trust we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment for employees to build long-term careers.

The Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, programming, and operating machines to manufacture precision metal components in accordance with engineering drawings and quality standards. This role requires attention to detail, safety awareness, and the ability to read technical drawings and interpret shop instructions.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines to process metal parts per design specifications.
• Load and unload materials using hoists or manually.
• Monitor machine operation and make necessary adjustments to ensure quality.
• Inspect finished products for accuracy and quality using measuring tools.
• Set up and operate machine metal parts.
• Select appropriate tooling and dies based on job requirements.
• Program sequences into the control panel.
• Check work using measuring tools and templates to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and technical drawings.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and troubleshoot common issues.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, including PPE usage.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills.
• Communication skills are a must.
• Must be able to work independently as well with others and multitask.
• High School Diploma/GED and 1+ years of experience

Abilities

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
• Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Pay Range

USD $20.00 - USD $24.00 /Hr.