Machine Operator/General Laborer

Senior Flexonics Pathway; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k matching

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Employee recognition program

Job summary

Senior Flexonics Pathway in Lewiston, ME, is seeking a dependable operator who can run fabricating machines, sandblasting equipment, forklifts, and carpentry tools. You will read blueprints, verify materials, and package equipment for shipment, all while maintaining safe operations.

The role requires reading drawings, basic math, strong organizational and communication skills, and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting drawings and work instructions.
• High school diploma or GED required; technical school preferred.
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review schedule and blueprints to determine machine and material needs.
• Maintain inventory and report defective materials to management.
• Design work methods to increase productivity and throughput.
• Follow safety rules and proper guarding at all times.
• Organize work area for safe, clean, and efficient operations.
• Adhere to safety rules and wear proper personal protective equipment.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 lbs; up to 25 lbs frequently; up to 50 lbs occasionally with assistance.
• Operate forklift and move materials around the facility.
• Pack equipment for shipment and handle crates/skids to prevent damage.
• Operate air-powered blasting equipment for surface preparation.
• Perform other duties as directed by management.

Skills

English proficiency

Read drawings

Math basics

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school diploma

Job description

Company Description

Who is Senior plc? Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 22 operating businesses in 13 countries. Senior designs, manufactures and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment producers in the worldwide aerospace, defense, and land vehicle and power & energy markets. The Group is split into two divisions, Aerospace and Flexonics, servicing five key sectors.

Our global values underpin what we do, and how we do it ...

Safety - Integrity - Customer Focus - Respect & Trust - Accountability - Excellence

Senior Flexonics Pathway Overview

Senior Flexonics Pathway is the leader in the engineering and manufacture of high-quality metal expansion joints, damper products and fabric expansion joints. We are dedicated to creating the highest quality products and developing unique design solutions that meet the complex challenges inherent in industrial processes. We offer the opportunity to be a part of our team crafting these critical, technically challenging parts that are installed in facilities all over the world.

Job Description

Operate fabricating machines, sandblasting equipment, forklifts, and carpentry tools. Responsibilities include moving equipment/loading trucks with forklift, sandblasting or cleaning a variety of surfaces for the painting process, and packaging equipment for shipment within boxes and crates.

1. Review schedule, prioritize daily work, review specifications and blueprints to determine machine and material requirements.
2. Review inventory against anticipated work load to maintain adequate stocking levels. Detects and reports defective materials to management.
3. Design and implement work methods and procedures to increase productivity and improve throughput.
4. Follow all safety rules regarding machine operation and proper guarding.
5. Organize and maintain work area to achieve safe, clean and efficient operations.
6. Adhere to all safety rules and uses proper personal protective equipment.
7. Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
8. Operate equipment and industrial truck to move materials around facility.
9. Work with lumber/crates/skids packaging products appropriately to prevent damage in transit.
10. Operate air powered abrasive blasting equipment to remove mill scale, rust and other foreign matter to prepare for the paint process.
11. Performs other duties and assignments as directed by management.

Qualifications

1. Good command of the English language, both written and spoken.
2. Able to read and interpret drawings and follow work instructions.
3. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; use basic measuring tools.
4. Must have sufficient visual acuity to operate machines and visually inspect parts produced.
5. Required to stand, walk and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; to talk and hear, to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel or crouch.
6. Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds - all with the assistance of a variety of lifting devices/equipment.
7. Must have excellent organizational and communication skills with ability to work well with external and internal customers.
8. High school diploma or GED required. Technical school graduate preferred.
9. Related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Additional Information

Why join Senior Flexonics Pathway? Senior Flexonics Pathway's compensation package includes competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, an employee recognition program, matching 401k plan, paid vacation and tuition reimbursement.

Trade Compliance Statement Access to our facilities is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. Nationals, U.S. refugees, asylees, or temporary residents under amnesty provisions), and to properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive controlled technical data.

To ensure there is no unexpected delay to your start date with our Company and due to the potential need to obtain an export license, we would like to promptly assess whether such a license is needed to access our facility and/or systems. Such licenses can take several weeks/months to obtain from the U.S. Government. Our Trade Compliance department may reach out to you with a Licensing Assessment form, which we request you kindly complete and return as soon as possible.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EOE M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Federal Contractor