Machine Operator

Chart Industries, Inc.; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Chart Industries, Inc. is seeking an entry-level candidate in Canton, GA for a role involving machine tool operation and quality inspection. The candidate will receive supervision to develop skills in using various equipment while maintaining safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include operating tools, verifying work to specifications, and learning to read blueprints. Key qualifications include 1+ years of manufacturing experience and basic math skills. Benefits include equal opportunity employment practices and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a fabrication role.
• Self-starter capable of managing multiple work orders with high attention to detail.
• Experience working with tools like micrometers or calipers, and basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation of various machine tools.
• Verify conformance of work to specifications using measuring instruments.
• Learn and interpret machining instructions and blueprints.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Problem identification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Location

Canton, GA, United States, 30107

Company

Chart Industries

Ensuring Chart’s Success…

What Will You Do?

For entry level candidates, this role will work under direct supervision and will develop skills and build knowledge of various machine tools with goal of becoming competent to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operation of machine tools such as shear, saw, press break, head punch, milling, lathe, drill press, flaring, tube bending, tube polisher or pipe cutting activities according to production specifications and needs
• Assist with verifying conformance of machined work to specifications using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and fixed or telescoping gauges
• Learn to read and interpret machining instructions, job orders, and blueprints to determine dimensional specifications, sequences of operations, setups, and tooling requirements
• Learn to select and set cutting speeds, feed rates, depths of cuts, and cutting tools according to machining instructions or knowledge of metal properties
• Inspect all materials to ensure quality standards are met
• Inspect completed work is in accordance to blueprints, design sketches or BOMs to ensure accuracy and per specifications
• Understand and adhere to safety and quality procedures
• Maintain clean work area and practice general housekeeping standards
• Tasks are performed to ISO standards and requirements
• Other duties may be assigned based on business need

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this role includes close vision.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. Loud noise level in the work environment.

Requirements

• 1+ years manufacturing experience, preferably in a fabrication role
• Self‑starter capable of managing multiple work orders with a high attention to detail
• Experience working with tools, such as micrometers or calipers, tape measures, etc.
• Basic math skills which include understanding degrees of angle, basic understanding of geometry and ability to use angle measurement device
• Must be able to identify problems and work toward a solution
• Must be able to develop thorough knowledge of company products
• Overtime and weekend hours, as needed

Preferred

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience using blueprints and design sketches
• ISO knowledge
• Experience with metal working equipment

Benefits

Chart Industries is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicants because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, marital status, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law. Additionally, it is and shall continue to be our policy to provide promotion and advancement opportunities in a non‑discriminatory fashion. Chart complies with applicable local, state, and federal statutes governing “equal employment opportunity” and nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation and training.