Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

RXinsider LTD.; Sanford (ME); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

The Baker Company in Sanford, ME is seeking a skilled machine operator to run laser, punch, and brake equipment to manufacture sheet metal parts for Baker safety cabinets. You will follow blueprints and work instructions, maintain TPM schedules, and ensure quality.

This full‑time role on the 2nd shift offers a $500 sign-on bonus after 90 days and opportunities to work with Lean practices to reduce waste and improve flow.

Qualifications

• Mechanical skills required.
• Basic computer and math skills required.
• Manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and follow job tags, work instructions and blueprints.
• Follow and maintain 5s and TPM schedules.
• Set up required equipment (Laser, Punch, Brake). Select proper tooling and sheet stock using work instructions.
• Operate various types of press brakes and punch machines.
• Maintain machine with regular maintenance—cleaning, greasing and checking fluid levels; report issues.
• Work with minimal supervision and strive for first-pass quality using Lean tools to reduce waste.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Blueprints reading

Basic computer skills

Job description

The Baker Company is offering a $500 sign on bonus for this position after 90 days of fulltime employment.

Build your career at The Baker Company! The Baker Company, located in Sanford, ME, has led the industry in clean air, containment, and incubation technology for nearly 75 years. Our cabinets and work spaces are used worldwide for scientific research, drug discovery, patient care, and more. Join the Baker team and you will help support environmentally friendly laboratories and science.

In this role, you will run machines to create sheet metal parts used in the construction of Baker safety cabinets.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read, interpret, and follow job tags, work instructions and blueprints.
• Follow and maintain 5s and TPM schedules.
• Set up required equipment (Laser, Punch, Brake). Select proper tooling and proper sheet stock using work instructions.
• Operate various types of press brakes and punch machines.
• Maintain machine with regular maintenance - including cleaning, greasing and fluid levels. Report any issues to team leader or supervisor.
• Basic mechanical skills using hand tools, power tools, hand trucks and pallet jacks.
• Measure, inspectandset up tolerances using calipers and measuring equipment.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Make every effort to focus on doing-it-right to make sure the customer is happy or satisfied with our units.
• Provide value to our customers by using Lean tools and concepts to identify and eliminate waste in all forms (scrap/rework, transportation, motion, waiting, inventory, over production, over processing, and under-utilization of people). Uses systemic thinking by seeing processes from end to end and works to challenge the status quo to eliminate the root cause of problems. Is involved in individual and/or team activities that involve using Lean tools and concepts to improve the flow of information and material.
• Other duties as assigned by supervision.

KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS

• Right the first time
• Support on-time delivery
• Meet daily production standards
• Works safely

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift 10-20 lbs. frequently, up to 50 lbs. periodically
• Must be able to assist others in 2 person lifting, requirements up to 100 lbs. occasionally
• Must be able to stand, stoop, crawl, climb or bend for up to 8 hours
• Able to crawl, climb and work in and around mechanical equipment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Mechanical skills
• Basic computer and math skills needed.
• Manufacturing experience a plus
• Basic computer skills

BENFITS OFFERED:

• Medical and Dental
• Company Paid Health Reimbursement Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Life and Disability Insurances
• 401(k) and Company Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• And More!

SHIFT AVAILABLE

• 2nd shift = 3:00pm-11:00pm, Monday-Friday

Employment sponsorship and relocation not offered.