Machine Operator I

Fairbanks Scales; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairbanks Scales in Meridian, Mississippi is seeking a dedicated individual to set up, operate, and maintain machinery, ensuring high-quality production. The ideal candidate must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have strong organizational and communication skills.

This role involves troubleshooting, maintaining machinery, and complying with safety protocols while working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Join Fairbanks Scales where your skills will be valued, and you will contribute to our commitment to quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic mathematical operations.
• Ability to take accurate measurements using various devices.
• Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain machinery for quality output.
• Ensure smooth operation and maintenance of machinery.
• Comply with safety and health regulations and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret work orders

Organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to perform basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

Responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining machinery to ensure machinery produces high-quality products.

Essential Job Duties

• Ensure machinery runs smoothly and is properly maintained including shot blast, metal shears, saws, and brakes.
• Operate machinery and equipment according to safety protocols and instructions.
• Move materials and ensure paperwork and parts are maintained with each work order for proper routing to next area.
• Troubleshoot issues and perform maintenance, report immediate concerns to Maintenance.
• Perform quality control, follow reporting and recordkeeping procedures, and report problems to supervisor.
• Comply with all safety and health regulations.
• Clean machinery and maintain cleanliness in work area.

Required Qualifications

• This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical operations.
• Ability to take accurate measurements using a variety of devices such as tapes, and rulers.
• Previous work experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret work orders, blueprints, production schedules, and instructions.
• Ability to learn and differentiate types of structural steel types.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment. Exposed to high noise levels and temperature extremes, uneven surfaces, and often very dusty.

Physical Abilities

• Required to use close vision and be able to focus and visually determine shapes and colors.
• Ability to hear audible signals and warnings from machines, equipment and plant warning systems.
• Regularly required to talk and hear; frequently required to sit, stand and bend at the knee and waist, and walk.
• Must be able to have repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement to type and work on machine controls or computer to program machines.
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and loads up to 50 lbs. routinely. Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, reach sit and to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Must have finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination to work on machinery.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Fairbanks Scales Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets.