Machine Operator - Semi Automatic Winder (2:00 pm - 10:30 pm)

Enpro Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Enpro Inc. (Garlock subsidiary) seeks a Semi-Automatic Winder in Houston to operate the automatic winding machine that produces metal wound gaskets. This role involves light industrial manufacturing and close attention to production specs.

Candidates should have 1–2 years as a machine operator with a strong mechanical aptitude, ability to read drawings, perform quality checks, and maintain safety standards. The position offers stable hours in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Problem solving: identifies and resolves problems promptly using information.
• Oral communication: reads and interprets safety and operation manuals.
• Mathematical skills: perform basic arithmetic in all units of measure.
• Quality management: looks to improve quality and demonstrates accuracy.
• Planning/organizing: prioritizes work, uses time efficiently.
• Adaptability: adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Dependability: punctual, follows instructions.
• Safety and security: observes safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automatic winding machine.
• Perform quality checks and record results.
• Maintain clean, safe work area; follow management directions.
• Analyze and troubleshoot routine issues using standard instructions.
• Monitor machine cycles to prevent issues.
• Review orders/drawings to verify specs.
• Calculate and record daily production numbers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Quality checks

Safety awareness

Written/oral instructions

Dependability

Job description

Job Summary:

The Semi-Automatic Winder performs light industrial manufacturing as an Automatic Winding Machine Operator in a metal gasket manufacturing plant. Primary responsibility will be to operate the automatic winding machine that produces metal wound gaskets

Essential Functions:

• Elevated level of Mechanical aptitude.
• Performs and records quality checks as required.
• Maintains a clean work area, works in a safe manner, and performs other tasks as directed by production management.
• Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, all situations that could arise. Apply common sense understanding to conduct detailed but uninvolved written and/or oral instructions.
• Monitor machine cycles to avoid equipment issues or failures.
• Review orders and drawings to verify product specifications.
• Calculate and record daily production numbers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1 to 2 years’ experience as a machine operator in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Problem solving-the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Ability to apply commonsense understanding to conduct detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Oral communication-the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Ability to read and interpret documentation such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Mathematical Skills-Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Quality management-the individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Planning/organizing-the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Adaptability-the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and can deal with a frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Dependability-the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and security-the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk, stand, or sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift material up to 35 pounds as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Garlock is a subsidiary of Enpro, a leading industrial technology company focused on critical applications across many end-markets, including semiconductor, industrial process, commercial vehicle, sustainable power generation, aerospace, food and pharma, photonics and life sciences.

At Enpro, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters growth. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military service, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Human Resources, and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Enpro carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors including the background, education, training, and experience required, as well as geographic considerations such as cost of labor, and applicable local and state laws. These considerations can cause offered compensation to vary. Actual offers will be based on the individual candidate. Bonus, gainshare, and/or equity may be eligible for this position. Enpro offers a range of benefits including, but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) matching, and other supplemental insurance options.

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