Machine Operator I, 1st Shift

Jobtailor; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Warrendale, PA seeks a dedicated Machinist to support daily machining operations and monitor CNC equipment to maximize uptime. You will perform in-process quality checks, document results, and communicate issues across shifts.

The role requires basic manufacturing understanding, the ability to read part drawings, and a strong work ethic with teamwork. Training on equipment and procedures will be provided, with emphasis on safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• GED/High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Exposure to machine operation preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret part and process drawings.
• Strong focus on quality and meeting standards.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding of manufacturing principles and plant systems.

Responsibilities

• Supports daily activities of machining department.
• Operates and monitors CNC machines and other equipment to maximize uptime.
• Performs in-process quality checks and documents results.
• Monitors and communicates machine issues across shifts.
• Maintains clean, organized work areas.
• Participates in 5S, continuous improvement, and problem-solving activities.
• Trains on equipment use and tool applications.
• Assists in writing and updating work instructions and procedures.
• Complies with Health, Safety, Environment, Energy, and Quality Systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Machine operation

Teamwork

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Quality focus

Continuous improvement

Education

GED/HS diploma

Tools

Measuring tools

Inspecting tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supports daily activities of machining department.
• Operates and monitors CNC machines and any other manufacturing equipment to ensure maximum machine uptime and throughput.
• Performs all in-process quality checks, including corresponding documentation, to ensure timely and quality part deliveries are made to customers.
• Monitors and communicates any machine issues to appropriate team members and across shifts.
• Ensures that work areas are maintained, cleaned and organized.
• Participates in all Problem Solving, Continuous Improvement, WPO, and 5S activities and meetings.
• Conducts training for technical applications of all equipment and tools.
• Works with department personnel to establish or revise work instructions and procedures, as well as training methodology.
• All employees are responsible for ensuring the compliance to company documents, programs and activities related to the Health, Safety, Environment, Energy, and Quality Management Systems, as per your roles and responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• GED/High School diploma required
• Preferred previous machine operation exposure/experience
• Understanding/Exposure of/to various measuring and inspecting tools, programs and systems
• Demonstrated ability to meet standards for product quality
• Demonstrated ability to meet standards for operating equipment efficiency
• Strong work ethic and teamwork skills
• Possess an understanding of manufacturing and machining principles, plant systems, as well as the ability to read and interpret part and process drawings
• Problem solving, Continuous Improvement, and troubleshooting skills