Machine Operator - Finishing Dept.

Winamac Coil Spring, Inc.; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Winamac Coil Spring, Inc. is seeking a Finishing Department team member in Kewanna, IN for a full-time, 40-hour work week on the 2nd shift.

The role involves operating grinders, presses, ovens, shot blasters, or paint lines, with progression from supervised to independent work and potential Set-Up certification. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and basic math/reading skills, along with the ability to read blueprints and use common hand tools.

Qualifications

• Basic measurement and math skills are required.
• Read and understand blueprints.
• Must be able to use basic hand tools safely.
• Maintain tolerances as specified on springs.
• Demonstrate teamwork and willingness to move between tasks and machines.
• Follow directions from supervisors; comply with safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Operate grinders, presses, ovens, shot blasters, or paint lines as assigned.
• Start on machines with supervision and progress to independent operation.
• Move between tasks and machines as needed in a shift.
• Adhere to OSHA safety and health rules.
• Demonstrate problem solving and technical capacity.
• Maintain quality and safety standards.

Skills

Measurement basics

Blueprint reading

Hand tools

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Machinery operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Digital calipers

Laydown gauges

Tape measures

Job description

Finishing Department Kewanna, IN Full-Time 2nd Shift

Position Summary

The Finishing position performs a variety of duties in the Finishing Department. Duties may include running a variety of grinders, presses, ovens, shot blasters or paint lines. You will start out running the machine with supervision, can then be promoted to running the machine alone, and eventually can become Set-Up Certified on that machine.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Understand basic forms of measurement and use digital calipers, laydown gauges and tape measures; understand basic math skills, including decimals and fractions
• Read and understand blueprints
• Use basic hand tools such as allen wrenches, standard wrenches and air tools
• Maintain tolerances anywhere from .030 – .250 on the springs
• Accept directions from individuals other than your manager and work as a team member
• Be willing to move from job to job or machine to machine in any one given day
• Comply with OSHA safety and health rules
• Team player
• Self-motivated
• Problem solving / analysis
• Technical capacity
• Attention to safety
• Gets along with others

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee can be exposed to airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking and bending all day. The employee must continuously lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week.

Desired Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read and write English, follow verbal instructions and use simple math

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.