Machine Operator III

Heartland-Fabrication; Brownsville (Fayette County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

HEARTLAND FABRICATION LLC is seeking a machine operator to set up and run conventional or NC machines for fabrication of parts. The role requires reading tape measures to the 16th inch, determining operation sequences, and running material to production plans in a heavy industrial setting.

Responsibilities include performing daily machine maintenance, quality checks, and ensuring safety and material flow. Overtime is an essential function of this position, with exposure to outdoor and loud

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Ability to operate overhead crane and safely run machines.
• Ability to determine part dimensions, sequence of operations and setup.
• Ability to read tape measure to the 16th and verify results.
• Run/cut material according to production plan and meet production schedule.
• Perform daily checks, maintenance, and clean-up of machines and work areas.
• Identify and mark parts, maintain storage and inventory for WIP material.
• Troubleshoot to operator level; ensure safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up conventional or NC machines.
• Determine part dimensions and sequence of operations.
• Read tape measure to the 16th and verify results.
• Run/cut material according to the production plan.
• Perform daily operational checks and cleanup at shift start/end.
• Mark parts and ensure proper storage for next operations.
• Cut and bend parts per engineering tolerances.
• Secure holders/accessories on machines and regulate machining factors for accuracy.
• Meet production schedule and maintain material flow; track WIP and stock.

Skills

Overhead crane operation

Machining setup

Shop math

Reading measurement tools

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead crane

Tape measure

Conventional NC machines

Machine setup

Job description

Candidate will be assigned to operate and set up conventional or numerical control (NC) machines to fabricate parts, applying knowledge of shop math, machinability of materials and drawings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / SKILLS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to run overhead crane and safely operate machines
• Ability to determine part dimensions, sequence of operations and setup
• Ability to read tape measure to the 16 th and verify results
• Run/cut material according to production plan
• Perform daily operational checks and cleanup at beginning and end of shifts
• Properly mark parts and complete storage for the next shop
• Cut and bend parts based on required tolerance per engineering standards
• Select, align and secure holder accessories and materials on machines
• Must be able to regulate machining factors such as, speed, feed, flow, depth and angle or edits to ensure accuracy
• Ability to meet production schedule
• Responsible for keeping daily inventory of WIP material and stock material to ensure material flow is not interrupted
• Perform quality checks and responsible for daily maintenance of machines, which will include, but not limited, to cleaning, lubricating, oil changes
• Perform daily blast profiles (1 st plate, middle, and last plate)
• Troubleshoot to operator’s level maintenance
• Please note overtime is an essential function of this position

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Environment is that of a heavy industrial worksite
• Outdoor elements are a factor.
• Exposure to air particles, such as dust, chemical (paint, oil, gas, diesel fumes) and weld smoke
• Exposure to loud, penetrating noises in some work areas
• Proper personal protective equipment is required at all times, such as, or metatarsal boots, ear plugs/earmuffs, safety glasses, pants, hard hats and possible respirator use
• This is a safety-sensitive position. A safety sensitive job or position is where the employee holding the position has, at any time during his or her employment, the responsibility for his or her own safety or the safety of others

EDUCATION/ KNOWLEDGE REQUIRMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Problem solving and Organization skills
• Previous work experience in a heavy industrial or construction environment is preferred; however, it is not a requirement.
• Knowledge of various types of construction and or heavy equipment