Machine Operator - 2nd Shift 1

SPX Technologies, Inc.; Monroe City (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and paid time off

Competitive health insurance plans

401(k) match with benefits starting at

Educational assistance and leadership

Job summary

SPX Technologies, Inc. in the United States is hiring a Machine Operator to set up and operate a range of conventional and CNC machinery. You will read blueprints, select tools, and ensure precision through careful inspection and collaboration with engineering teams.

The role emphasizes reading drawings, using layout tools, and adjusting parameters for accuracy. Welding may be required; safety and quality are top priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and use measurement tools
• Basic math and spatial reasoning skills
• Completion of machining-related coursework preferred
• Familiarity with CNC programming or editing

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate conventional, special-purpose, and NC/CNC machinery such as lathes, mills, grinders, shapers, and drill presses
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, manuals, and sketches to determine machining steps, tolerances, and dimensions
• Mark, measure, and prepare materials using layout tools to guide precision machining
• Install and align fixtures, cutting tools, and accessories for proper operation
• Calculate machining parameters and enter control settings or CNC commands to ensure accuracy
• Monitor machine operations and make real-time adjustments to address malfunctions or tolerance issues
• Perform in-process and final part inspections using micrometers, calipers, and other precision instruments
• Assemble machined components into finished assemblies, ensuring correct alignment and function
• Conduct trial runs and test parts to validate machine setup and programming accuracy
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve design or machining issues
• Use welding equipment to fabricate or repair metal components (as needed)

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measurement tools

Math skills

CNC programming

Welding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CNC programming tools

Machining equipment familiarity

Job description

Building People that Build the World.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

This opportunity is for our Electric Heat business. Electric Heat is a trusted leader in electric heating and ventilation solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential applications. Backed by the strength of ASPEQ Heating Group and Marley Engineered Products, we offer a wide range of standard and customized products through leading brands like QMark, Indeeco, Berko, and Brasch.

Our portfolio includes baseboard, wall, unit, and infrared heaters, along with ceiling fans and air circulators - designed to deliver comfort, reliability, and performance. We are committed to high-quality, energy-efficient solutions that improve environments where people live and work.

How You Will Make An Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Machine Operator, you'll set up and operate a variety of machinery that shapes and builds the core components of our products. From conventional machining to computer numerical control (CNC) systems, your skills will help power industries worldwide.

What You Can Expect In This Role (Job Responsibilities)

• Set up and operate conventional, special-purpose, and NC/CNC machinery such as lathes, mills, grinders, shapers, and drill presses
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, manuals, and sketches to determine machining steps, tolerances, and dimensions
• Mark, measure, and prepare materials using layout tools to guide precision machining
• Install and align fixtures, cutting tools, and accessories for proper operation
• Calculate machining parameters and enter control settings or CNC commands to ensure accuracy
• Monitor machine operations and make real-time adjustments to address malfunctions or tolerance issues
• Perform in-process and final part inspections using micrometers, calipers, and other precision instruments
• Assemble machined components into finished assemblies, ensuring correct alignment and function
• Conduct trial runs and test parts to validate machine setup and programming accuracy
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve design or machining issues
• Use welding equipment to fabricate or repair metal components (as needed)

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience

• One to three months related experience and/or training in machining or mechanical work experience

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and use measurement tools
• Basic math and spatial reasoning skills
• Completion of coursework in machining, manufacturing technology, or related technical program
• Familiarity with CNC programming or editing
• Welding experience or certification
• Experience developing or using jigs, fixtures, and shop aids

Travel & Working Environment

• Employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
• PPE is provided and required where appropriate

How We Live Our Culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.