Machine Operator I

ANDREW an Amphenol company; Euless (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join ANDREW, an Amphenol company, as a Machine Operator I in Euless, TX. In this role, you'll operate and maintain various machines, ensuring quality production of precision components. Ideal candidates will have machine operating experience and the ability to read blueprints. This position offers a chance to grow within a leading company in wireless innovation.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related machine operating experience required.
• Thorough understanding of shop practices and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machines with minimal assistance.
• Inspect parts using measuring tools.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery.

Skills

Machine operation

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join our team and help shape the future of connectivity indoors and outdoors. Together, let's push the boundaries of technology and advance sustainable networks worldwide.

How You'll Help Us Connect the World:

As a Machine Operator I, you will be responsible for performing a variety of routine metal fabrication related duties in support of the parts production process. This role will be based in Euless, TX.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Working from drawings, route sheets, charts, blueprints, and factory work orders to set up and operate all functions of assigned machines/equipment with minimal assistance.
• Selecting the appropriate bits, wheels, machine speeds, punches, die tolerances, and feed rates.
• Setting dies, locating devices, stops, clamps, guides, and guards to ensure the safe and efficient operation of machines/equipment.
• Making adjustments to machine settings for various material thicknesses, temper, clamp placements, and work order requirements.
• Inspecting your own parts, as well as those of others, using tools such as tape measures, scales, calipers, and possibly various computerized measuring devices.
• Reading and completing production, QA, and manufacturing documentation as required.
• Performing secondary operations, such as cleaning and deburring, on manufactured parts as required.
• Operating overhead hoists and forklifts to move materials and necessary equipment to perform machine operations.
• Arranging parts as needed for production, delivering raw stock, partially completed work, and completed jobs to the appropriate storage or production areas.
• Recording machinery operation variances from normal settings and results.
• Completing basic preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Performing visual safety checks for machine wear, damage to tooling, and correct positioning of safety guards.
• Keeping the department supplied with consumables such as cartons, skids, and tote pans. Cleaning the area as required and assisting other machine operators when needed.

Employee is expected to follow all safety regulations, maintain a clean and orderly work area, and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required for the assigned work area(s). Follow Corporate Safety guidelines, audits, incident investigations, etc.

Required Qualifications for Consideration:

• High School diploma or equivalent, recommended but not essential.
• One (1) to three (3) years of related machine operating experience required – equivalent education background may be substituted for experience in some areas
• Requires a thorough understanding of shop practices and procedures
• Requires a basic understanding of producing/inspecting precision components
• Must be able to read and interpret average to complex blueprints, drawings, diagrams, tolerance information, route sheets, factory work orders, safety guidelines, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals

Why ANDREW?

Explore exciting career opportunities at ANDREW, part of the Amphenol family. With a legacy of over 85 years in wireless innovation, we empower mobile operators and enterprises with cutting-edge solutions.

ANDREW, an Amphenol company, is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. ANDREW offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that our company is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

ANDREW is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin

For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.andrew.com/