Machine Operator Trainee – Pre-Employment Training

Mercedes Benz U.S. International; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International in Huntsville, AL offers a pre-employment training opportunity that may lead to a full-time position. Wage upon hire is $17 per hour with a $1.35 per hour shift differential, reflecting evening and night shifts.

As a trainee, you will operate machinery following safety, quality, and process instructions; participate in 5S housekeeping; work in a metal manufacturing environment, and support teams with basic measurements, SPC awareness, and daily shift handoffs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and write in English; communicate with coworkers.
• Follow established processes and procedures.
• Basic math skills (add/subtract/multiply/divide).
• Familiarity with SPC and manufacturing machinery.
• Proficiency with basic computer programs (MS Word/Internet).

Responsibilities

• Operate machines according to instructions and safety policies.
• Follow safety policies and wear required PPE.
• Support safety initiatives and proper material handling.
• Perform visual and fixture checks to meet quality requirements.
• Load and unload parts per specifications.
• Report discrepancies or inventory issues to leadership.
• Communicate shift updates and issues to coworkers.
• Maintain clean work area using 5S principles.

Skills

Teamwork

English literacy

Process adherence

Mathematics

Reading/writing in English

SPC familiarity

Basic computer apps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Internet

Apps

Job description

Overview

This is an opportunity for pre-employment training that may lead to a job offer.

Wage Upon Hire: $17/hr || +$1.35 Shift Differential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Strive to achieve company objectives while demonstrating company’s Mission Statement, Quality Policy, and Ridgeview Principles in the performance of daily activities. Operate machines according to Secondary Departmental instructions following Governmental and/or Company Safety and housekeeping policies/procedures.

• Follow Safety policies including consistently utilizing required personal protective equipment.
• Actively support safety initiatives, hazard identification, and safe material handling practices.
• Ensure quality requirements are achieved by completing visual and fixture checks, reading and following Quality communications, and following established process.
• Load specified parts into machine and push buttons to start/activate machine.
• Unload parts from machine and place into containers per customer specifications.
• Identify and communicate discrepancies, damaged goods, or inventory issues to leadership.
• Communicate with coworkers including the incoming shift to update on any issues or upcoming jobs.
• Effectively stock parts at work station as needed.
• Maintain work area cleanliness, 5’S principles, and organization of materials.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Work in a team environment and strive for continued improvements.
• Ability to read and write in English. Ability to present information to other employees of our organization.
• Follow established processes.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Familiarity of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and manufacturing machinery.
• Ability to work with basic computer programs, such as MS Word, Internet, or Apps.
  
  

Physical Demands

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.

• Stand, walk, and sit.
• Use hands and fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Vision abilities must be adequate to perform job.
• Speak, hear and listen in environment with significant background noise.

Work Environment

This position is performed in an active metal manufacturing environment. Employees work around operating machinery, moving mechanical equipment, powered industrial vehicles, overhead cranes, and heavy steel machines. The role involves exposure to elevated noise level, airborne industrial particles, vibration, temperature variations, and typical production floor activities including handling metal product that may have sharp edges.

Shift Schedules:

2nd - 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
3rd - 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM

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