Machine Operator - 1st shift

MiTek Industries; Montgomery (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

13 paid holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Parental Leave

Job summary

MiTek Industries in Minnesota is seeking a versatile Stamping Press Operator to operate stamping presses and packaging lines, ensuring safety, quality, and accurate production reporting. The role requires reading prints, performing first piece inspections, and collaborating with mechanics to keep equipment running.

Overtime may be required; team members must stay dependable and focused during shifts. We offer comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities within a Berkshire Hathaway

Qualifications

• High School/GED preferred.
• Up to 1 year related experience and/or training preferred.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Able to perform basic math including proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Able to read and understand prints and schematics.
• Able to use small hand-power tools and read a tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Operate a stamping press and auxiliary equipment with manual and automated packaging processes.
• Meet and/or exceed daily production goals.
• Report all machine malfunctions to mechanics or supervisors.
• Assist mechanics to keep press/packaging equipment operational.
• Feed slit ribbon material into dies and perform first piece inspection.
• Manually pack metal connectors and/or steel components into packaging containers.
• Minimize product waste; inspect finished products and mark steel lot numbers.
• Monitor coolant and oil levels and adjust as needed.
• Conduct ongoing inspection to internal quality standards.
• Complete quality and production paperwork each shift.
• Attend and be ready for work, including overtime when required.

Skills

Math calculations

Read prints/schematics

Communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Tape measure 1/32-inch increments

Power tools

Quality inspection tools

Job description

Job Responsibilities & RequirementsA Brief OverviewOperate stamping presses and auxiliary equipment producing metal connector plates and steel components with manual and automated packaging processes. Ensuring safety and quality compliance, as well as precise production reporting, are major responsibilities of this role. Wage range $20.00/hr to $24.00/hr, based on knowledge and experienceWhat You Will Do:ResponsibilitiesOperate a stamping press and auxiliary equipment with manual and automated packaging processesMeet and/or exceed daily production goalsReport all machine malfunctions to mechanics or supervisorsAssist mechanics whenever required to keep press/packaging equipment operationalCorrectly feed slit ribbon material into the stamping dies and perform first piece inspectionManually pack metal connectors and/or steel components into packaging containers.Strive to keep product waste to a minimum; inspect finished products and mark steel lot numbers on shipping containersMonitor production equipment coolant and oil levels and adjust accordinglyOngoing inspection of products being produced to our internal quality standardsComplete quality and production paperwork in its entirety throughout assigned shiftAttendance at work during the regularly scheduled shift is an essential duty.This includes, but is not limited to the ability to work overtime as required, to be present at work, arrive on time and be at the work station ready for work at the start of the shift.QualificationsHigh School/GED preferredUp to 1 Year related experience and/or training preferredEquivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basisAble to perform mathematical skills such as calculating proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume and able to apply concepts of basic geometryAbility to read and understand prints and schematicsAbility to use small hand-power tools, including reading a tape measure with 1/32-inch incrementsAble to use Microsoft Office ApplicationsSoft SkillsGood communicationProblem solvingAdaptabilityCollaborationAdditional RequirementsPhysical DemandsThis is a physical position that requires the individual to be able to: stand, walk and carry up to 50 lbs., push/pull and crouch. This position requires the individual to be able to communicate through speaking and hearing.MiTek Perks:Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time offDay One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision PlansFamily friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption ReimbursementPerformance/Incentive bonusesCareer advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursementRetirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit SharingEmployer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life InsurancemyFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytimeMiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at [phone].www.mii.com