Machine Operator - 2nd shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Job summary

MiTek in Minnesota is seeking a stamping press operator to run stamping presses and packaging lines, ensuring safety, quality, and accurate production reporting.

You will meet daily production goals, report malfunctions, assist mechanics, and inspect finished products while maintaining waste controls and completing paperwork.

Daily duties include feeding materials, sizing and labeling outputs, and working a shift with potential overtime; prior manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School/GED preferred.
• Up to 1 year related experience or training preferred.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Able to perform mathematical skills (proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volume) and basic geometry.
• Able to read and understand prints and schematics; read tape measure in 1/32 inch increments.
• Able to use Microsoft Office Applications.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Reading prints

Math & geometry

Tape measure

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

High School/GED preferred

Tools

Small hand-power tools

Power tools

Job description

A Brief Overview

Operate 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 is $20.00/hr to $24.00/hr, based on knowledge and experience, plus an additional $2.00/hr shift premium.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

Operate 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 is $20.00/hr to $24.00/hr, based on knowledge and experience, plus an additional $2.00/hr shift premium.

Responsibilities

What You Will Do:

• 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 whenever required to keep press/packaging equipment operational
• Correctly feed slit ribbon material into the stamping dies and perform first piece inspection
• Manually 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 containers
• Monitor production equipment coolant and oil levels and adjust accordingly
• Ongoing inspection of products being produced to our internal quality standards
• Complete quality and production paperwork in its entirety throughout assigned shift
• Attendance 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.

Qualifications

• High School/GED preferred
• Up to 1 Year related experience and/or training preferred
• Equivalent 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 basis
• Able to perform mathematical skills such as calculating proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume and able to apply concepts of basic geometry
• Ability to read and understand prints and schematics
• Ability to use small hand-power tools, including reading a tape measure with 1/32-inch increments
• Able to use Microsoft Office Applications

Soft Skills

• Good communication
• Problem solving
• Adaptability
• Collaboration

Physical Demands

This 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 off
• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement
• Performance/Incentive bonuses
• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing
• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

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].

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