Machine Specialist - 2nd Shift

Larson Manufacturing; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Scholarship program

Merit incentives

Gift matching

Work-life balance

Associate Purchase Program

Job summary

Larson Manufacturing in Brookings, SD is seeking a production operator to set up and operate one or more machines to cut and process screen frame material to specifications. You will direct other personnel to maximize equipment efficiency and ensure parts meet tolerances.

Responsibilities include adjusting machines, inspecting parts for dimensional accuracy, performing quality checks with calipers and tape measures, changing tooling, maintaining documentation, and adhering to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Reading and writing skills are essential.
• Ability to add, subtract in all units of measure, using whole numbers.
• Ability to measure, read, and understand a tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate one or more machines to cut and process screen frame material to specifications.
• Directs other personnel to maximize equipment efficiency.
• 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 preventive maintenance schedule or as needed.
• Perform job requirements and operate equipment within safety guidelines and reports any nonconformance.
• Maintain all documentation that is required.
• Trains and helps personnel processes.

Skills

Reading & writing

Measurement accuracy

Unit math (add/subtract)

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.