MANUFACTURING OPERATOR

Paul Mueller Company; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,518; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Free off-site medical clinic

401k Employer matching

Paid Time Off

Career progression program

Job summary

Paul Mueller Company in Springfield, Missouri is hiring for a role that requires entry-level knowledge of machine shop operations. Key responsibilities include operating basic equipment, delivering parts, and maintaining a clean workplace. Candidates should possess basic math skills and the ability to read a tape measure.

This position offers competitive pay between $17.00 and $19.25 per hour, with various benefits including health insurance, 401k matching, and an incentive bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of machine shop operations required.
• Ability to perform janitorial work.
• Capability to operate basic machine shop equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate basic machine shop equipment including band saws and belt sanders.
• Deliver parts to other departments using a scooter or fork truck.
• Load and unload trucks with raw materials.

Skills

Basic blueprint reading

Basic math skills

Tape measure reading

Education

HS diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Employees in this classification are required to have an entry level knowledge of ordinary machine shop operations.

Essential Job Functions

• Operate basic machine shop equipment including band saws, belt sanders, blast cabinet, etc.
• Deliver parts to other departments with a scooter and/or fork truck
• Perform janitorial work
• Load and unload trucks delivering raw material
• Mark incoming material with part number and heat code
• Stock material in raw material racks
• Operate machine shop equipment on simple, long run jobs where the setup is already done
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position
• Overtime is a mandatory condition of employment and frequent in this position
• Spray for weeds in the raw material yard

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies)

• Knowledge of Paul Mueller Company general work procedures in regards to marking and tagging material with proper work order number and heat codes as required
• Basic blueprint reading knowledge
• Basic math skills
• Ability to read a tape measure

Education And Experience

• HS diploma or GED equivalent preferred

Base Compensation Range

$17.00 - $19.25 per hour

Shift Differential

10%

Variable Compensation Range

Incentive bonus eligibility up to 12% of gross annual salary base on company performance.

Health and Ancillary Benefit Overview

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with low employee premiums
• Free off-site medical clinic
• Company paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• 401k - Employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more
• Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades
• Paid Time Off and Sick, Family & Parental Paid Time Off
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position
• Career progression program for advancement
• Free in-house welding, grinding & machine operation school
• In-house training program

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Exposure to conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures. Machinery with energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, or other energy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, use hands and fingers, handle, grasp or feel; reach with hands and arms climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Additional effort requirements consist of, but are not limited to, lifting, pushing and pulling material, stairs, and ladders. When there is an occasion to move heavy material greater than 50 pounds, the operator will request assistance from another operator, or utilize provided lifting equipment.

Applicants for Paul Mueller Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Paul Mueller Company is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran