Machine Operator I at Central States Springdale, AR

Central States; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Education assistance available – Up to

Profit‑Sharing bonus or own it bonus

Medical – 100% employer‑paid coverage

Dental

Vision

Holiday pay

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Support, Legal Guidance, Financial Res

Care Guides to help employees navigate

Life insurance – 1.5x annual salary

Wellness Program – up to $1,200 annual

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short‑Term Disability

Long‑Term Disability – employer paid

Performance based merit increases

SHINE program – Scholarships

Job summary

Central States in Springdale, AR, is seeking a Machine Operator I to join our team and contribute to high‑quality metal building components. The role involves operating production equipment, following safety procedures, and supporting continuous improvement on the shop floor.

You will work under supervision to set up and operate non‑computerized equipment, read simple fabrication drawings, and help ensure on‑time production and accurate inspections.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience operating production equipment.
• Experience operating hoists, cranes and forklifts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow plant safety procedures and use PPE.
• Set up and operate production equipment per procedures.
• Report machinery issues to Maintenance promptly.
• Clean and reset work area at shift end.
• Update records and visual tracking accurately.
• Cross-train and be willing to work various production positions.
• Operate non-computerized equipment and hand/power tools.
• Interpret drawings and specifications to produce parts.
• Inspect subassemblies visually and dimensionally.
• Use measuring tools to verify specs.
• Mark material with job numbers and identifiers.
• Lift or move materials manually or with hoists/cranes.

Skills

Production equipment operation

Hoists and cranes experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Manual and power tools

Job description

Machine Operator I job at Central States. Springdale, AR. Come be an Employee‑Owner of one of the nation’s largest producers of metal roofing and siding! We sell, manufacture, build, and distribute metal building components and packages. Since 1988 we’ve grown to over 13 locations nationwide. We make raving fans of our customers with our “right, on time, every time” commitment. So, who are we looking for?

People who “Own It”

Commitment to the customer, the company, and each other: You are customer‑focused with an eye for detail. You are reliable.

People Who “Can Do” – Our Attitude

You are an innovative thinker pursuing continuous improvement. You embrace teamwork. You want to positively make an impact and open to change.

People who “Act in Love”

Treat others with humility, respect, kindness, honesty, patience, and self‑control. You enjoy giving back to your community. We take great pride in the communities we live in, so we give back with our time and talents. Each year you can take paid time off to support a cause close to your heart.

Summary

Provides “Right. On Time. Every Time.” products and customer service, both to external and internal customers, within company standards.

Core Functions

• Follows all plant safety procedures and uses all applicable personal protective equipment (PPE). Holds other team members accountable for following all safety procedures, environmental control, process control and quality control practices.
• Follows all setup procedures and work instructions as documented in the Operations System.
• Reports all machinery issues to Maintenance promptly.
• Cleans and resets the work area at the end of each shift, including but not limited to sweeping the floor, placing items in the proper storage area, stacking pallets, restocking packaging, and dumping trash.
• Accurately updates all records and visual tracking, whether written or electronic.
• Cross‑trains as directed and is willing to work at any production position in the plant, on a as needed basis.
• Completes work as directed by plant management.
• Uses/Operates non‑computerized equipment or equipment with a low complex controller as well as hand tools and power tools common to the fabrication industry, such as ironworkers, punch presses, saws, manual thermal cutting equipment, etc.
• Interprets engineering shop fabrication drawings, fabrication standards, sketches and other specifications to produce parts or components.
• Inspect subassemblies and accessories visually and dimensionally to verify these meet the required specifications.
• Uses tape measures, squares, calipers, micrometers, protractors, rulers, and other measuring tools to set up equipment and complete required quality inspections.
• Marks or tag material with proper job numbers, piece marks, and other identifying marks.
• Lift or move materials and finished products, manually or with hoists or cranes.

Performs other duties and activities related to the department as necessary to support overall operations and responsibilities, even if not specifically listed above.

Key Measures Of Success

• Ability to operate assigned task and cross‑train in similar jobs or jobs one level up on complexity.
• Demonstrates good/excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Customer and detailed oriented.
• Exhibits a continuous improvement mindset with ability to verbalize ideas for process and workflow improvements.
• Ability to use/read common measuring tools in the manufacturing and fabrication industry, do basic mathematical calculations, and use a calculator.
• Ability to learn production operations.
• Consistently exhibits and displays the company’s values of “Own It. Can Do. Act in Love.”

Our Core Values

• Own It – Commitment to customer, company, and each other.
• Can Do – Team Player, Open to Change, & Pursuing continuous improvement.
• Act in Love – Treating others with humility, respectfulness, kindness, honesty, patience, and self‑control.

Minimum Required

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of experience in the operation of production equipment, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• Experience in operation of hoists, cranes and forklifts.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud and in a non‑temperature‑controlled environment and exposure to outside weather conditions. While performing the core function of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, walk, hear, stand for long periods of time, lift/push/pull items up to 55 lbs. This position is primarily working around machinery with moving parts, working around moving objects or vehicles. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach/pull/push/grab with hands and arms, kneel, and crouch, twist, and bend.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform core functions.

Travel

Ability to work at other facilities, weekends, other shifts and to be on call.

Benefits Offered

• 401K Match
• Education assistance available – Up to $5,250 each year
• Profit‑Sharing bonus or own it bonus
• Medical – 100% employer‑paid coverage available
• Dental
• Vision
• Holiday pay
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program providing Confidential Emotional Support, Work and Lifestyle
• Support, Legal Guidance, Financial Resources and Digital Support
• Care Guides to help employees navigate the complex healthcare system
• Life insurance – 1.5x annual salary – 100% employer paid
• Wellness Program – earn up to $1,200 annually when enrolling in a medical plan!
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short‑Term Disability
• Long‑Term Disability – 100% employer paid
• Performance based merit increases
• SHINE program – Employee Financial Assistance and Dependent Scholarships!

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.