Machine Operator 1st shift

WIKA Group; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life integration

Mobile working

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Good development opportunities

Employee discounts

Attractive remuneration system

Health initiatives

Job summary

The WIKA Group, based in Georgia, Lawrenceville, is looking for a skilled Machine Operator to monitor precision machining processes and ensure quality throughout production. You will inspect parts, adjust settings, and maintain equipment to support efficient manufacturing.

Role requires basic math, blueprint reading, manual dexterity, and the ability to lift 50 lbs, with overtime when needed. Join a team with good development opportunities and a strong remuneration package.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills required.
• Detail oriented and able to follow precise instructions.
• Blueprint reading and machining setup knowledge helpful.

Responsibilities

• Observe machine operation to verify accuracy and detect malfunctions.
• Adjust machines to control part processes.
• Inspect first parts and work pieces for tolerance.
• Fine-tune machine settings for optimum performance.
• Clean and maintain machine, tooling, and parts.
• Exercise care to prevent machine damage.
• Assist mechanics and machinists in repairs.
• Provide on-the-job training to new employees.
• Perform ancillary duties as needed.

Skills

Reading & writing

Arithmetic

Detail oriented

Manual dexterity

Lifts 50 lbs

Stand long hours

Blueprint reading

Machining setup

Overtime availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Drill fixtures and jigs

Job description

Your activities

• Observes machine operation to verify accuracy of machine settings and to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, using precision measuring instruments such as micrometer and caliper as required.
• Adjusts machine to control part process.
• Inspects “first part” and work pieces throughout the production run for out of tolerance machining.
• Fine tunes machine settings for optimum performance.
• Cleans and maintains machine, tooling, and parts to maintain equipment in optimal production condition.(PM)
• Exercises special care to ensure the machine is running correctly as damage to a machine might be costly.
• Assists mechanics and machinists in repair work
• Provides on-the-job training to new employees
• Performs ancillary duties as needed

Your profile

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required. This is normally acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be detailed oriented.
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds required.
• Capable of handling material above 50 lb. with the assistance of hand trucks, lifts, conveyors and hoists.
• The ability to stand for long periods up to eight or more hours at a time.
• Able to work in noisy environment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision and the ability to distinguish between subsets of individual colors and quality of colors.
• Be able to work overtime if required. (including weekends)
• Knowledge of using drill fixtures and jigs.
• Basic understanding of machining applications.
• Know how to setup machines for specific applications.
• Understanding of how to read blue prints.

Benefits

• Work-life integration
• Mobile working
• Flexible working hours
• Pension scheme
• Good development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Attractive remuneration system
• Health initiatives

The WIKA Group is among the world leaders in measurement technology with its products and services. With excellent sensing solutions, we enable safe, efficient and sustainable processes. And this for more than 75 years. More than 11,000 employees are currently committed towards this end.

Together we meet the megatrends of demographic change, digitalisation and sustainability. This brings with it challenges, and many opportunities. Innovation and growth arise from new perspectives and ideas. What are yours? Join us on the way to a better future.