Machinist - Main Valve Housing

Worthington Enterprises, Inc.; Maize (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime pay

Profit sharing

Rotating schedule

Benefits including health, dental, and

Development opportunities

Job summary

Worthington Enterprises, Inc. is seeking an MVH Operator for night shifts (6pm–6am) on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.

The role involves operating, maintaining, and inspecting valve-housing machinery to meet production schedules and quality standards, with emphasis on mechanical knowledge and problem solving. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and basic math skills, with a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Manufacturing or machine operation experience helpful but not required.
• Ability to read and understand simple instructions and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on cold headers/cold formers and multi-spindle screw machines.
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions to machine parts to specification while maintaining tolerances.
• Perform in-process inspections to ensure efficient production prior to approval.
• Inspect finished product to verify conformance with quality standards and specifications.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Work independently and take ownership of assigned equipment and tasks.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvement.
• Follow all plant safety rules and procedures, including Lockout/Tagout.

Skills

Reading & comprehension

Basic math

Following instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Ready to build something better? Join our team and grow with us!

Job Description

Worthington Enterprises is looking for an MVH Operator on night shift. These are 12-hour shifts, 6pm to 6am, and a rotating 2-2-3 schedule. We are looking for individualswho are motivated, dependable, and ready to learn. At this facility, we produce propane cylinders used by customers across the country.

This experienced machinist works in conjunction with other members in the main valve housing department to ensure production schedules and quality standards are met, with little downtime, through machining parts needed in order to meet customers' needs and demands. This position requires strong mechanical knowledge. A detailed orientated, self-motivated, problem solver that utilizes a strong work ethic.

Why Worthington Enterprises?

At Worthington Enterprises, we believe better is always possible. That means creating better solutions for our customers, better opportunities for our employees, stronger returns for our shareholders, and making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Through it all, we’re guided by the Golden Rule - treating others the way we want to be treated.

Job Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on cold headers/cold formers and multi-spindle screw machines
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions to machine parts to specification while maintaining required tolerances
• Perform in-process inspections to ensure efficient and accurate production prior to approval
• Inspect finished product to verify conformance with quality standards and specifications
• Utilize precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions and tolerances
• Work independently and take ownership of assigned equipment and tasks
• Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvement
• Follow all plant safety rules, policies, and procedures, including Lockout/Tagout
• Perform all duties in a safe manner and in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and transformation initiatives, including safety initiatives
• Assist team members as needed to support production goals
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner
• Perform other duties as assigned by lead, supervisor, or manager

Desired Experience/Skills And Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous manufacturing, production, warehouse, assembly, machine operation, or related experience is helpful but not required
• Ability to read and understand simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to perform basic math, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or verbal instructions

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: With shift premiums
• Overtime Pay: Time-and-a-half for hours over 40/week and double-time for hours over 48/week.
• Profit Sharing: Quarterly profit-sharing with no cap. See your hard work pay off.
• Rotating Schedule: Gives you every other weekend off, and you’ll only work 13 days a month.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one, with HSA contributions included.
• Development Opportunities: On the job training, and opportunities to learn new skills and grow your career.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that is not climate controlled, with exposure to varying temperatures