Machine Specialist - 1st Shift

Larson Manufacturing; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Larson Manufacturing in Brookings, SD, is seeking a production operator to set up and operate machines that cut and process screen frame materials, including wood, metal, or glass. You may direct helpers to maximize equipment efficiency.

Responsibilities include adjusting machines to meet tolerances, inspecting parts for dimensional accuracy, performing quality checks with calipers or gauges, changing tooling, and completing documentation. This role emphasizes safety and proactive maintenance.

Qualifications

• Reading and writing skills are essential and must be able to comprehend simple correspondence.
• Ability to read and understand a tape measure and measurement units.
• Basic math for measuring and tolerances is required.
• Quality checks using caliper or gauge are performed.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate one or more machines to cut and process screen frame material to specifications.
• Adjust machines to produce parts within tolerance and control scrap.
• Inspect parts for dimensional accuracy, camber, bow, and scratches.
• Perform tooling changeovers and change saw blades as needed.
• Enter production orders into controller and maintain maintenance schedules.
• Lubricate machines and keep documentation up to date.
• Follow safety guidelines and report nonconformance.
• Train and assist personnel as needed.

Skills

Reading & writing

Tape measure reading

Unit calculations

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Caliper

Tape measure

Check gauge

Job description

Job Description

Requirements vary depending on the production unit assigned. Set up and operate one or more machines to cut and process screen frame material to specifications or cut and punch wood, metal or glass materials. Directs other personnel to assist in maximizing the efficiency of the equipment.

• Adjusts machine to produce parts within tolerance and maintain scrap at acceptable levels.
• Inspects quality of parts for dimensional accuracy, camber, bow, and scratches.
• Perform quality checks using caliper and tape measure or check gauge.
• Performs tooling changeovers.
• Change saw blades and adjust depth of cut where necessary.
• Enter production orders into controller.
• Lubricate machine and tooling per preventative maintenance schedule or as needed.
• Performs all cleaning requirements necessary to meet specifications.
• Perform job requirements and operate equipment within safety guidelines and reports any nonconformance.
• Maintain all documentation that is required.
• Trains and helps personnel processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Description

Requirements vary depending on the production unit assigned. Set up and operate one or more machines to cut and process screen frame material to specifications or cut and punch wood, metal or glass materials. Directs other personnel to assist in maximizing the efficiency of the equipment.

• Adjusts machine to produce parts within tolerance and maintain scrap at acceptable levels.
• Inspects quality of parts for dimensional accuracy, camber, bow, and scratches.
• Perform quality checks using caliper and tape measure or check gauge.
• Performs tooling changeovers.
• Change saw blades and adjust depth of cut where necessary.
• Enter production orders into controller.
• Lubricate machine and tooling per preventative maintenance schedule or as needed.
• Performs all cleaning requirements necessary to meet specifications.
• Perform job requirements and operate equipment within safety guidelines and reports any nonconformance.
• Maintain all documentation that is required.
• Trains and helps personnel processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Reading and writing skills are essential. Ability to read and comprehend simple correspondence. Ability to process specified instructions.
• Ability to add, subtract in all units of measure, using whole numbers.
• Ability to measure, read, and understand a tape measure.

Additional Information

BENEFITS

• All the Insurance coverage you’d expect like medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, 401K, and a bonus program
• Scholarship program for children of employees
• Annual merit and incentive programs
• Charitable gift matching
• Culture committed to work-life balance with flexible work options
• Associate Purchase Program on All Fortune Brands Products

Fortune Brands Outdoors & Security (Master Lock/Therma-Tru Doors/Fiberon/Larson) is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, marital/family/caregiver status, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local low. Fortune Brands Doors & Security also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Candidates for positions with Fortune Brands Outdoors & Security must be able to present proof of identity and work eligibility post hire. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position and accordingly this position is not appropriate for foreign students who will require sponsorship in the future, including assistance with an Optional Practical Training (OPT) F-1 extension.