Machine Operator 6

valmont; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmont in Elkhart, Indiana is seeking a 2nd shift Machinist/Assembler to setup, operate, and maintain equipment, load programs, run parts to specification, and meet production schedules while maintaining safety standards.

You will read blueprints, use a hand-held grinder when required, perform light maintenance, manage time to maximize throughput, and work with others under supervision to reduce downtime. Lean, 5S, and housekeeping are expected daily.

Qualifications

• Three to five years in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Read blueprints/shop drawings to verify dimensions.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes where applicable.
• Maintain safety, quality, and efficiency during production.

Responsibilities

• Setup, operate, and maintain equipment with minimal downtime.
• Load programs and process material per shop drawings and specs.
• Troubleshoot basic machine issues and resolve errors.
• Maintain material traceability and perform light maintenance.
• Collaborate with Shift Lead and Supervisor to meet production goals.

Skills

Machinery operation

Blueprint reading

Team player

Quality orientation

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane

PLC programming

Job description

3403 Charlotte Ave Elkhart Indiana 46517-1150

Why Valmont

We're Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today . We are the modern workforce . Are you ready to move the world forward?

This is a 2nd Shift Position

Essential Functions

• Ability to perform the functions of the job while adhering to the Safety Absolutes.
• If applicable based on location, operate a hand-held grinder to finish small part components
• Load machine programs, as needed, specific to product orders
• Process material in accordance with shop drawings through the use of designated machines
• Troubleshoot causes of operating errors and determine possible resolutions
• Maintain material traceability
• Seek opportunities for improvements within the manufacturing department
• Perform tasks according to production needs to minimize downtime
• Determine machine maintenance needs and perform light maintenance, as needed
• Manage time to efficiently produce quality products within designated work hours
• Communicate information and provide feedback, in person, with co-workers, Shift Lead, Shift Supervisor &/or Production/Operations Manager
• Perform lean, 5S, and/or general housekeeping
• Accountable and responsible for essential tools and equipment provided and if applicable, based on location, the maintenance of these tools and equipment
• If applicable based on location, responsible for machine set up, including setting rollers to specified lengths, and verifying dimensions from shop drawings.
• If applicable based on location, observe operation and periodically verify conformance of machined work to process sheet, specifications, and blueprint data.
• If applicable based on location, inspect aluminum shafts and evaluate condition.
• If applicable based on location, remove dents, grind and router as needed.
• If applicable based on location, prepare finished shafts for protection in shipment as directed by work instruction.
• If appliable based on location, bend trapezoids into pole shafts and inspect to ensure bend is accurate
• If applicable based on location, Responsible for programming and operating the PLC controlled leveling and shearing machines
• If applicable based on location, load steel via the coil cart and unband steel coil to feed through the cut-to-length machine
• If applicable based on location, use overhead crane to load/move/unload material or machinery.
• If applicable based on location, use forklift to load/move/unload material or machinery.
• If appliable based on location, use a conveyor to load/move/unload material or machinery.
• Other duties as required and/or assigned.

Important Details about the Role

• The employee is responsible for their own work.
• Must be able to work with other employees to complete job.
• Setup, operate, and perform general maintenance of equipment without difficulty.
• Make mathematical calculations in preparing product or setting up the machinery for specific parts.
• The employee must maintain a safe and productive work environment producing a quality product which is shipped complete and on time to satisfy the needs of the customer.
• The employee has a direct impact on safety, quality, productivity, TME (total manufacturing expenses), and customer satisfaction.
• This position reports to the Production Supervisor.

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Must have an acceptable attendance and prior employment record
• Three (3) to five (5) years experience working in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• If applicable based on location, ability to operate forklifts and acquire forklift certification.
• If applicable based on location, ability to operate overhead cranes and acquire overhead crane certification.
• Strong hands-on working knowledge operating machines
• Ability to read and understand blue prints/shop drawings
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• Must be able to read a tape measure to within 1/32\"
• If applicable based on location, ability to read Outside Diameter (OD) tape measure
• If applicalble based on location, the ability to calculate simple mathematics, including fractions and fraction to decimal conversions
• If applicable based on location, the ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues
• The ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people
• The ability to meet production, safety, and quality standards in a high-paced w