Machine Operator I - 3rd shift (with pay differential)

Silver Falls Capital; Monroe (WA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Simple IRA with 3% employer match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life Insurance and AD&D plans

ORCA Passport benefit for new hires

Job summary

Silver Falls Capital is hiring a Machine Operator at their Monroe location. This role centers on fabricating materials and operating various machinery while ensuring safety and quality standards. Candidates with 0 to 3 years of experience in industrial fabrication are encouraged to apply. The position offers a competitive pay range of $20 - $24 per hour, with additional benefits including medical coverage and paid holidays. Join a team committed to continuous improvement and collaborative success.

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years of industrial fabrication experience, preferably in metal.
• Open to learning continuous improvement techniques.
• Ability to work well in demanding situations.

Responsibilities

• Transform materials using fabrication equipment according to technical drawings.
• Ensure safety and high-quality production standards are met.
• Collaborate with team to achieve productivity targets.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic problem-solving skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade school certificate

Tools

Saws

Presses

Drills

Job description

Job Description

As a successful Machine Operator (Fabricator), you will be responsible for all aspects of fabrication, including but not limited to loading and unloading raw material and work-in-process parts in a variety of tooling, fixtures, and equipment as needed to meet the needs of our customers. You will review blueprints and other technical drawings to ensure proper transformations—cuts, bends, holes, etc.—are performed on raw and WIP materials. You will work directly with the facilities and maintenance team to ensure equipment and tools are well-maintained and operating optimally. You will ensure all parts fabricated meet our quality standards and product specifications. In parallel with the physical fabrication of parts, you will continuously review processes and propose improvements to best serve our customers.

Key Success Factors

• Technical Fabrication & Equipment Mastery—skillfully operate saws, presses, drills, and other fabrication equipment to transform raw materials and sub-assemblies while following technical drawings and maintaining established cycle times to consistently produce high-quality fabricated components across light gauge to heavy gauge materials.
• Safety Leadership & Production Excellence—champion fabrication department safety by completing assigned safety projects and maintaining high safety standards for the team while consistently achieving hourly and daily productivity and quality targets through effective process execution and attention to detail.
• Continuous Improvement & Team Collaboration—apply mechanical aptitude and lean manufacturing principles to identify process improvements and kaizen opportunities while demonstrating strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and collaborative teamwork to drive business results and support customer success in demanding fabrication environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Transform various materials and sub-assemblies using saws, presses, drills and other equipment in accordance with technical drawings, within established cycle times, and at a high level of quality.
• Be responsible for safety in the fabrication department; complete safety projects as assigned and hold a high safety standard for the team.
• Ensure targets for productivity and quality are met on an hourly and daily basis.

Expected Behaviors

• Is Curious, Takes Action—seek daily to achieve results and make improvements through critical thinking and taking initiative to act upon needs of the business.
• Teamwork Matters—consistently work to win as a team, through your team, supporting each other in achieving goals for the business and our customers.
• Act With Respect and Integrity—truth and transparency allows focus on the issues and working together to resolve issues-based problem solving required.

Requirements

• 0 to 3 years of industrial fabrication experience, ranging from light gauge to heavy gauge materials (metal fabrication preferred, but not required).
• Open to learning kaizen / continuous improvement techniques and works to accomplish projects with a lean manufacturing mindset.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude in either a work or academic environment.
• Basic problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in demanding (physical and mental) situations.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Trade school certificate in related field.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Being physically present and available at our Monroe location.
• Industrial manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted, >40 lbs with assistance.

Compensation and Benefits

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and wellbeing of our employees.

Benefits Included

• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (with employer contribution to each).
• Simple IRA with 3% employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Life Insurance and AD&D plans.
• ORCA Passport benefit for new hires.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Silver Falls Capital and its portfolio companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Salary

$20 - $24 per hour + 5% shift differential.