Machine Operator, 3rd Shift

Dee Zee, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 45,847,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

Dee Zee, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator to operate production equipment including punch presses, lasers, CNC mills and bending machines.

You will read blueprints, measure parts, and help maintain a safe, clean work area while supporting quality and efficiency on the line. Ideal candidates have 1+ year of manufacturing experience, strong teamwork and communication, and the ability to stop production if parts fail to meet specs.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of manufacturing and/or machine operation experience preferred.
• Ability to stop the production line and/or prevent shipment of products due to nonconformance.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints.
• Ability to read a tape measure, micrometer and other inspection tools.

Responsibilities

• Feed the necessary raw materials or parts to semi-automated machines.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with 6S procedures.
• Sand and deburr parts.
• Tend to the machine and product to ensure quality and proper operation.
• Complete daily machine check sheets and production recording.
• Ensure quality parts are being produced by making frequent quality checks.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Quality focus

Blueprint reading

Inspection tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Micrometer

Protractor

Job description

Position Summary:

The Machine Operator’s primary responsibility is operating production equipment, including punch presses, press brakes, folding machines, turret presses, saw drill boxes, flat bed lasers, Kuka lasers, tube benders, buffing lines, and CNC mills.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be willing and able to work in an environment exposed to elements that can include but are not limited to coolant, dust, mist, elevated noise, and uncontrolled temperatures.

Accountabilities:

• Feed the necessary raw materials or parts to semi-automated machines.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with 6S procedures, rules and regulations.
• Sand and deburr parts.
• Support Dee Zee’s environmental policy with proactive process implementation, improvement suggestions, reducing waste and acting on environment performance results & findings.
• Tend to the machine and product to ensure quality and proper operation.
• Complete daily machine check sheets and production recording.
• Ensure quality parts are being produced by making frequent quality checks.

Qualifications:

• 1+ year of manufacturing and/or machine operation experience preferred.
• Ability to stop the production line and/or prevent shipment of products due to nonconformance or potential nonconformance products to our customers.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Effective communication.
• Must be quality-focused and maintain an organized, safe work area.
• Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools needed.
• Ability to follow first-piece inspection and approval procedures prior to full production.

Ability to read and comprehend blueprints.

• Ability to read a tape measure, micrometer, protractor and other inspection tools.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.