Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Gibraltar Industries; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Machine Operator for the 1st shift. In this role, you will be responsible for operating machinery that transforms steel and aluminum into flat sheets. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will ensure that production meets customer specifications. This full-time position offers a structured schedule with opportunities for overtime. Join a team that values safety, quality, and efficiency in a dynamic manufacturing environment, where your contributions will directly impact the production process and company success.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate machinery and perform minor maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate flat sheet machine to produce quality products.
• Adjust and changeover production efficiently.

Skills

Mathematical Skills

Basic English Communication

Machine Operation

Quality Control

Education

High School Diploma

Trade School Certification

Tools

Forklift

Crane

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This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.

Location: This position is on-site at our Statesville, NC facility.

Schedule: This position is Monday - Friday, 6 AM to 3 PM. In some instances, this position requires some overtime hours.

Summary: This position is responsible for operating the flat sheet machine. Candidate will be responsible for operating machinery by loading a coil of steel or aluminum and running them into flat sheets for stock and for order requirements. This job carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies. Use of proper tools provided to measure parts to meet production book specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Produce quality products based on customer requirements.
• Changeover/adjust/run production on roll formers efficiently.
• Ability to change over several products and adjust in time allotted per machine book with assistance from supervision for final adjustments.
• Ability to change all profiles in area.
• Set up and run a quality part with minimal scrap.
• Fully capable of press/die adjustments.
• Sets stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, or template.
• Focus on part quality-consistent with drawings and characteristics (length/straightness/camber/twist).
• High level of understanding of material codes and production reports (metal codes/cartons/colors/labeling/etc.). Understands metrics and schedules.
• Measure product dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.
• Performs minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines and dies.
• May have the ability to assist/train new machine operators on proper procedures.
• Provides suggestions for improvement in processes.
• Reinforce and maintain a high level of organization and cleanliness by utilizing 6s standards.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance at facility.
• Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

Trade School or High school diploma; and/or 1 year to 3 years of work-related experience

Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, or decimals. Ability to read, write and speak basic English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to fill out production reports and follow production schedules.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

May be asked to have a Forklift License to facilitate production. Ability to be certified as a crane operator, forklift and power lock out procedures mastered.

Work Conditions

This job operates in an industrial manufacturing environment exposure to varying temperatures, loud noise levels, dust, fumes, oil, or other outdoor elements. This role requires regular standing, walking and sitting for extended periods of time. Climbing stairs/ladders, squatting, sitting, operating machinery and may require lifting up to 50lbs, and must be able to wear PPE as required. This is a full-time position and may require some overtime including nights and weekend work.

Disclaimer

The information in this description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

About Us:

Gibraltar Industries is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for North American agtech, renewable energy, residential, and infrastructure markets. By building solutions that make life better for people and the planet, Gibraltar advances the art and science of engineering, science and technology to shape the future of comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing.

Gibraltar Industries by an inclusive, values-driven culture that celebrates and rewards different perspectives, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website: www.gibraltar1.com

Gibraltar Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer; and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. In addition, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.

Location: This position is on-site at our Statesville, NC facility.

Schedule: This position is Monday - Friday, 6 AM to 3 PM. In some instances, this position requires some overtime hours.

Summary: This position is responsible for operating the flat sheet machine. Candidate will be responsible for operating machinery by loading a coil of steel or aluminum and running them into flat sheets for stock and for order requirements. This job carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies. Use of proper tools provided to measure parts to meet production book specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Produce quality products based on customer requirements.
• Changeover/adjust/run production on roll formers efficiently.
• Ability to change over several products and adjust in time allotted per machine book with assistance from supervision for final adjustments.
• Ability to change all profiles in area.
• Set up and run a quality part with minimal scrap.
• Fully capable of press/die adjustments.
• Sets stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, or template.
• Focus on part quality-consistent with drawings and characteristics (length/straightness/camber/twist).
• High level of understanding of material codes and production reports (metal codes/cartons/colors/labeling/etc.). Understands metrics and schedules.
• Measure product dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.
• Performs minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines and dies.
• May have the ability to assist/train new machine operators on proper procedures.
• Provides suggestions for improvement in processes.
• Reinforce and maintain a high level of organization and cleanliness by utilizing 6s standards.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance at facility.
• Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

Trade School or High school diploma; and/or 1 year to 3 years of work-related experience

Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, or decimals. Ability to read, write and speak basic English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to fill out production reports and follow production schedules.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

May be asked to have a Forklift License to facilitate production. Ability to be certified as a crane operator, forklift and power lock out procedures mastered.

Work Conditions

This job operates in an industrial manufacturing environment exposure to varying temperatures, loud noise levels, dust, fumes, oil, or other outdoor elements. This role requires regular standing, walking and sitting for extended periods of time. Climbing stairs/ladders, squatting, sitting, operating machinery and may require lifting up to 50lbs, and must be able to wear PPE as required. This is a full-time position and may require some overtime including nights and weekend work.

Disclaimer

The information in this description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

About Us:

Gibraltar Industries is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for North American agtech, renewable energy, residential, and infrastructure markets. By building solutions that make life better for people and the planet, Gibraltar advances the art and science of engineering, science and technology to shape the future of comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing.

Gibraltar Industries by an inclusive, values-driven culture that celebrates and rewards different perspectives, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website: www.gibraltar1.com

Gibraltar Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer; and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. In addition, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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