Machine Operator I- Assembly

Dover Food Retail; Madison (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Dover Food Retail in Madison, GA is hiring a Machine Operator I-Assembly to load and follow setup instructions for cutting machines and other tools, fabricating products to specifications and meeting production schedules.

You will operate hand, electric and pneumatic tools, set up fixtures, and maintain safety and housekeeping, while reviewing assemblies against drawings and reporting issues. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of production operator experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years of production machine operator experience.
• Basic reading/writing skills.
• Basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Load and follow setup instructions for cutting machines and other tools.
• Fabricate wood crates and modify products per engineering documents and standards.
• Use hand tools, electric tools, and pneumatic tools.
• Set up and lay out work using fixtures and guides to fabricate parts and assemblies.
• Arrange parts for fabrication and staging processes.
• Maintain safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tape measure reading

Fractions & decimals

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Job Title: Machine Operator I -Assembly

Location: Madison, GA

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a Machine Operator I-Assembly who will load and follow setup instructions for cutting machines and other tools. The candidate will fabricate various types of products and components, meeting defined production schedules, and perform basic operator preventative maintenance. Responsibilities include operating machinery and tools necessary to complete assembly and parts fabrication to specifications using forklifts, pallet jacks, saws, drills, tape measures, hand tools, and more.

What You’ll Be Responsible For In This Role

• Basic Mechanical Skills
• Fabricate wood crates for products and make changes to existing products per engineering documents and established production standards.
• Use hand tools, electric tools, and pneumatic tools as required.
• Set up and lay out work using fixtures and guides to fabricate parts and assemblies.
• Arrange parts for fabrication and staging processes.
• Maintain acceptable performance standards for assembly, production, quality, safety, and housekeeping.
• Review finished assemblies to ensure accuracy against drawings.
• Report fabrication issues and assist in resolutions as required.
• Diagnose process and quality issues, and make improvement recommendations to the department supervisor.
• Report defective machines, parts, and materials according to policy.
• Ensure safe, careful use, treatment, and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Participate in and attend cross‑functional meetings as required.
• Participate in cross‑training program—train and be trained.
• Perform a variety of assembly or production duties with minimal supervision.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 1–2 years of production machine operator experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of fabrication/machining experience

To Be a Great Fit For The Role

• Self‑directed
• Mechanical aptitude
• Basic reading/writing skills
• Basic PC skills
• Basic math skills
• Analytical reasoning/problem‑solving skills
• Ability to read a tape measure and understand fractions and decimals
• Good communication skills
• Understanding of 6S
• Ability to read and understand all job specifications
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit for long periods of time
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously in a fast‑paced and complex environment
• Team‑oriented individual who is flexible and adaptable to an ever‑changing environment

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Holidays

Work Arrangement : Onsite

Pay Range: -

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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