Machine Setup Specialist | 2nd shift

Mitek, Inc.; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off, including Paid Time Off and 13 annual holidays

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans from Day One

Paid Caregiver Leave and Adoption Reimbursement

Performance/Incentive bonuses

Career advancement and training opportunities

Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing

Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

myFlexPay partner for payroll management

Job summary

Mitek, Inc. in Tolleson, Arizona, is seeking a dedicated candidate to operate automatic equipment as well as setup and maintain stamping dies. Responsibilities include machine setup, tooling changes, and ensuring proper operation during production.

The ideal candidate must have a High School Diploma or GED and be able to effectively communicate on safety and technical issues. Enjoy generous time off, health plans, and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate ability to set, troubleshoot, and clean stamping dies.
• Previous forklift experience preferred but not required.
• Basic PC skills are helpful.

Responsibilities

• Setup machinery for manufacturing.
• Perform tooling changes and preventative maintenance.
• Monitor press and tooling for proper operation.

Skills

Proficient with automatic equipment

Forklift operation

Tooling changes

Communication skills

Basic math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead cranes

Job description

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

Position Summary

Demonstrate proficiency with the use of automatic equipment, forklifts, and overhead cranes. Demonstrate ability to set, change, troubleshoot, and clean stamping dies. Proactively apply knowledge with improvements to equipment and processes.

Essential Functions

• Setup machinery for manufacturing.
• Setup stamping dies in presses.
• Perform tooling changes according to schedules.
• Simple troubleshooting and tool and die repair to keep production on schedule.
• Perform required preventative maintenance.
• Monitor press, tooling, and secondary systems for proper operation during manufacturing.
• Attendance at work during the regularly scheduled shift is an essential duty. This includes, but is not limited to, the ability to work overtime as required, be present at work, arrive on time and be at the work station ready for work at the start of the shift.

Skills & Abilities

• Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language Skills: Effectively communicate with co‑workers and management regarding work and safety issues.
• Mathematical Skills: Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability: Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Comprehend job training and safety instructions.
• Computer Skills: Some PC skills helpful but not required.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Read a tape measure.
• Other Qualifications: Previous forklift experience preferred but not required.
• 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.

MiTek Perks

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off
• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement
• Performance/Incentive bonuses
• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing
• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and LifeInsurance
• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco‑Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.