Machine Operator, Lvl B

The Greenbrier Companies; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greenbrier Companies in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Machine Operator Level B to operate various machinery and produce parts within tight tolerances. You will set feeds and speeds based on alloy type to optimize cutting conditions and tool life.

Applicants should be able to read prints, measure parts, and work with others in a busy production environment. The role requires adherence to safety rules and quality standards across shifts.

Qualifications

• Learn and understand intermediate machine operations.
• Pay close attention to detail while managing and prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Learn to use measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and tape measures.
• Learn the process for determining and regulating machine speeds and feeds.
• Work and communicate effectively within a team.
• Recognize defects and out-of-tolerance measurements and escalate.
• Document measurements and criteria legibly.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Follows all EHS rules and regulations.
• Produces parts according to print requirements and tooling/fixtures using various machines.
• Measures part dimensions using calipers, micrometers, or other tools.
• Ensures parts meet Greenbrier Rail Services and AAR specifications.
• Maintains tools and equipment in good, clean condition to maximize tool life.
• Performs safety checks on every machine and keeps area clean and organized.
• Monitors machines to ensure optimal performance.
• Other duties as assigned, including special processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Learning aptitude

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Tape measures

Job description

At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters.The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services.

Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization.We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.

Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement, Access and Leadership (IDEAL) commitment is rooted in these values, which lead to a culture where employees are engaged and feel good about coming to work every day.

Summary

The Machine Operator Level B is responsible for operating various types of machinery to produce parts within dimensional tolerances, using select feeds and speeds based on alloy type, to obtain the best cutting conditions, and producing the longest tool life.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Follows all EHS rules and regulations
• Produces parts according to print requirements, and produces tooling, fixtures or other parts using various types of machinery
• Measures part dimensions using calipers, micrometers, or other types of measurement
• making sure parts are within Greenbrier Rail Services and Association of American Railroads specifications
• Maintains tools and equipment in good, clean working order to maximize tool life
• Performs safety checks on every machine, keeping work area clean and orderly
• Monitors machines during every procedure to ensure machine optimization
• Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to special processes.

Qualifications

The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to learn and understand intermediate machine operations; multiple machine functionality
• Ability to focus and pay close attention to detail while managing and prioritizing multiple tasks
• Ability to use or learn to use measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and tape measures
• Ability to learn process for determining and regulating speed and feed rates of machines
• Ability to work and communicate within a team setting
• Ability to recognize defects, out-of-tolerance measurements and escalatte those matters to management
• Ability to document measurements and other criteria legibly
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Preferred Qualifications

• One to three years’ work experience
• Experience working in a production environment using heavy industrial equipment and/or machinery.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Exposure to a production environment that requires work both inside and outside in hot, cold, wet, humid, dry, and dusty conditions. Employees are required to use personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate.

Physical Activities and Requirements

Frequency Key

Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation

Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)

Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5: 5.5+ hours/day)

Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Working Postures

• Sit: Occasionally
• Walk: Frequently
• Bend: Frequently
• Kneel/Squat: Frequently
• Crawl: Occasionally
• Climb: Occasionally
• Reach Forward: Frequently
• Reach Upward: Frequently
• Handling/Fingering: Occasionally

Lift / Carry Requirements

• 5-10 lbs: Frequently
• 10-25 lbs: Frequently
• 25-50 lbs: Occasionally
• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

Push / Pull Requirements

• less 10 lbs: Frequently
• 10-25 lbs: Frequently
• 25-50 lbs: Frequently
• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

EOE including Vet/Disability

Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources [e-mail] call us at 503-684-7000.