Machine Operator I - Hands-On CNC & Fabrication

Armstrong group; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employee match

Health care options

Paid time off

Professional development

Casual dress code

Job summary

Arktura LLC, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, is hiring an entry-level Machine Operator I in Carson, CA. You will assist production under supervision and learn to safely set up and operate production machines in the metals or felt value stream.

You will work with senior staff, follow established procedures, and gain experience in calibrating, cleaning, and basic maintenance while meeting production goals.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude to operate and maintain machinery effectively.
• Possess basic arithmetic and computer skills
• Comfortable using hand tooling and basic measuring equipment, tolerances are key
• Understand oral and written instructions with ability to learn quickly, meet deadlines, and maintain equipment
• Communication and people skills; team player willing to learn.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment (i.e., ability to wear required PPE, work in a dusty, hot, non-climate-controlled environment; with stairs, frequent walking, standing and occasional lifting of material).
• Ability to work off shift hours in support of plant initiatives.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in core production roles within 90 days of hire.
• Knowledge of G-Code (May be required based on position)

Responsibilities

• Clocks to and perform transactions in Shop-Trak; providing updates status on projects, material moves, and scrap for all operations
• Load, unload, receive, and store raw materials and supplies
• Prepare machines to start a production cycle, performing calibration, cleaning and other activities efficiently IAW quality standards and established safety procedures
• Use computer aided manufacturing programs to monitors, controls, and adjusts machine settings while operating machinery and/or equipment, according to specifications.
• Perform periodic checks on machinery and/or equipment and solve problems as detected, trouble shoot issues that occur during shift, and maintain operator logs
• Completes work as required to meet production and schedule requirements
• Performs minor repairs and routine preventative maintenance on machines to include cleaning scrap trays and filters.
• Assist peers and/or cross train on other machines/equipment asneeded.
• Works with peers to Identify product defects and report necessary nonconformances to Supervisor, and/or Quality Inspector
• Works with peers to coordinate movement parts and/or products to the next step operation
• Follows safety protocols and wear personal protective equipment as required
• Maintains equipment and work areas; cleans and performs basic repairs as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic arithmetic

Computer skills

Team player

PPE awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CAM software

Job description

Arktura LLC, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, is hiring an entry-level Machine Operator I in Carson, CA. You will assist production under supervision and learn to safely set up and operate production machines in the metals or felt value stream.

You will work with senior staff, follow established procedures, and gain experience in calibrating, cleaning, and basic maintenance while meeting production goals.