Machine Operator (1ST SHIFT)

Dayton Superior Corporation; Smyrna, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Superior is seeking an experienced machine operator to operate CNC and conventional machines in a demanding manufacturing setting. You will handle grinders, drills, and presses while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The role requires the ability to read safety procedures, perform basic math, and work 50+ pounds repeatedly in a production environment. Strong adherence to procedures and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand safety operating procedures.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• 1 to 3 years' related experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates assigned machines, including resistance welding, brake presses, and mechanical power presses; meets production requirements.
• Maintains clean and safe work area.
• Packs finished materials into dunnage and loads/unloads.
• Checks that the finished workpiece conforms to specifications.
• Completes documentation for process monitors and production tickets.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions and may fix issues during the shift.

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Job description

A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities.

The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.

Job Summary

Responsible for maintaining and operating machinery, including conventional, special purpose, and computer numerical control (CNC) machines. Includes grinders, drills, and presses.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Operates assigned machines, including resistance welding, brake presses, and mechanical power presses. Operates saws, drills, and grinders. Consistently meets production requirements.

• Maintains clean and safe work area.

• Packing finished materials into dunnage and also loading and unloading.

• Checks that the finished workpiece conforms to the specifications.

• Completes documentation correctly for process monitors and production tickets.

• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions and also may fix issues that might occur during the shift.

Nature and Scope

• Selects correct processes from clearly prescribed rules, past practices, or instruction. Seeks advice and guidance on non-routine or problem areas from supervisor. Deviations from the norm are cleared by the supervisor.

• Under close supervision, exercises limited latitude/independent judgment. Work typically involves detailed checks or close review of output by a senior coworker and/or supervisor.

• None.

Work Environment

• Typically located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors that may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness, such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes.

• Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, and maneuvering material or equipment that may be heavy (50+ pounds) or awkward.

• No travel required.

Education and Experience

• HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred. 0-2 years of experience in area of responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand all safety operating procedures and to use all safety features and equipment.

• Ability to use basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplying, dividing, counting and the use of tape measure.

• 1 to 3 years' related experience.

White Cap is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and
Affirmative Action Employer. White Cap considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.

Functional Area Field Operations

Work Type On-Site

Company: Dayton Superior