Machine Operator II

Central States, Inc.; Springdale, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Medical Coverage

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Profit Sharing

Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

Wellness Program

HSA

FSA

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Merit Increases

SHINE Program

Job summary

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. seeks an Employee-Owner to operate CNC/production equipment in a safety-conscious plant environment, handling measurements, material handling, and quality checks. You may cross-train across roles and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to company values: Own It, Can Do, Act in Love, with comprehensive benefits and a path to employee ownership.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience operating CNC/automated production equipment.
• Experience using analog and electronic measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, rulers, protractors, tapes).
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory transactions.
• Experience operating hoists, cranes and forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Follow all plant safety procedures and PPE usage.
• Follow setup procedures and work instructions per Operations System.
• Report machinery issues to Maintenance promptly.
• Clean and reset the work area at shift end.
• Accurately update records and visual tracking.
• Cross-train and work at multiple production positions as needed.
• Complete work as directed by plant management.
• Identify and inspect raw material; tag nonconforming parts.
• Operate complex computerized equipment and hand/power tools.
• Verify drawings and shop data to produce parts.
• Inspect subassemblies and verify specifications.
• Use measuring tools for quality inspections.
• Lift/move materials with hoists/cranes/forks.

Skills

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Reliability

Continuous improvement mindset

Cross-training capability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, rulers, protractors)

ERP systems experience

Hoists, cranes and forklifts

Complex computerized equipment

Job description

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”

– Treats 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.

And what will you do?

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.
• Identify and inspect the raw material needed for the fabrication. Tags and segregates raw material and fabricated parts that do not meet the required standards.
• Uses/Operates complex computerized equipment, hand tools and power tools common to the steel fabrication industry, etc.
• Verify, create and/or modify cam data files, to ensure these match the attributes described in fabrication shop drawings and/or cut list.
• Troubleshoot equipment, execute proper machine calibrations and set ups including selection of tooling and consumable required for the task on hand.
• 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 number, piece marks, and other identifying marks.
• Lift or move materials and finished products, manually or assisted with hoists, cranes, forklifts, pallets jacks, etc.

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 at least two additional work tasks.
• Demonstrates 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 operate computers and understand the functionality of machine logic controllers.
• Ability to learn production operations.
• Consistently exhibits and displays the company’s values of “Own It. Can Do. Act in Love.”
  • 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.

Education & Experience

Minimum Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of experience in the operation of CNC/automated production equipment, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• Ability to use different types of measuring of analog and electronic instruments such as micrometers, calipers, diameter gauges, rulers, protractors, tapes, etc.
• Experience in the use of ERP systems, material and part transactions and inventory cycle counts.
• 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. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or crawl.

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
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.