Machine Operator I

ES Utilities South Dakota-USA; Snyder (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits on

Education Reimbursement

Career Development Opportunities

Relocation opportunities to other Site

Job summary

Specialty Vehicles is seeking a Machine Operator to safely operate production machinery and read detailed drawings in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will interface with engineering to program machines, set up, and run, while loading parts, cycling operations, and identifying malfunctions.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of manufacturing equipment experience, a high school diploma or GED, and strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Preferred 1-2 years of experience operating manufacturing equipment including press brake.
• Preferred high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure for precise measurements.
• Ability to use common hand tools and power tools such as drills and screw guns.
• Ability to communicate professionally and follow directions.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate production machinery
• Reading and interpreting detailed drawings and dimension styles
• Interface with engineering to program machines, set up, and run
• Load parts in the machine, cycle the machine, and detect malfunctions in the operation of the machine.
• Stay current with TPM and basic mechanical adjustments on all equipment as needed

Skills

Reading drawings

Tape measure

Hand tools

Power tools

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Smeal is recognized as a premier manufacturer, inventor, and innovator of custom fire apparatus. The company offers a full line of custom and commercial pumpers, rescue pumpers, aerial ladders, and urban interface vehicles. Smeal is committed to leading the industry in high-quality fire apparatus, delivery times and customer experience. Smeal sells its products worldwide and is based in Synder, NE.

Smeal Apparatus, along with peer fire apparatus companies such as Spartan ER, are part of Terex Corporation, a global designer and manufacturer of specialized vehicles and equipment, including fire and emergency vehicles, waste and recycling equipment, RV's, and machinery supporting construction, utilities, and infrastructure. With operations across the U.S. and globally, we are committed to safety, innovation, and quality while building products our customers depend on every day.

What a day in the life of a Machine Operator at Specialty Vehicles looks like:

• Safely operate production machinery
• Reading and interpreting detailed drawings and dimension styles
• Interface with engineering to program machines, set up, and run
• Load parts in the machine, cycle the machine, and detect malfunctions in the operation of the machine.
• Stay current with TPM and basic mechanical adjustments on all equipment as needed

Required education, skills, and experience to be successful:

• Preferred 1-2 years of experience operating manufacturing equipment includingpress brake.
• Preferred high school diploma or GED
• Ability to read and use a tape measure for precise measurements
• Ability to use common hand tools and power tools such as drills, and screw guns
• Ability to communicate professionally and follow directions
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Successful completion of the drug and background screening

Physical demands of this role:

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

• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, and climbing up and down ladders and scaffolding
• Ability to regularly lift and move 40 lbs. without assistance
• Ability to work with arms above head
• Ability to operate and understand the operation of all protective safety equipment in the area.
• Ability to work in non-temperature-controlled environments

What makes Specialty Vehicles unique:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits start on day one
• Military-friendly employer
• Education Reimbursement
• Career Development Opportunities
• Opportunities to relocate to other Specialty Vehicles locations

Terex Corporation is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. Terex Corporation also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

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