MGH-Automatic Jacket Machine Operator - 1st shift

U.S. Water Heating; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rheem’s U.S. Water Heating division in Montgomery, AL seeks an Automatic Jacket Machine Operator. The role involves setting up machines according to specs, loading materials, and ensuring accurate part production.

Responsibilities include inline quality checks, minor maintenance, and strict adherence to safety practices. The position requires basic reading skills and the ability to lift heavy items during shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and understand written work instructions and blueprints.
• Ability to adjust machine controls accurately and sequence operations.
• Must be able to lift 5–25 lbs frequently and 25–60 lbs often.

Responsibilities

• Review specifications, work instructions or blueprints to set machine operations and sequences.
• Operate machine tools, load/unload material into machinery.
• Set stops, change dies, and adjust components for multiple passes.
• Monitor feed length and eject parts and waste.
• Conduct first piece and in-process quality checks using micrometer/scale and record results.
• Troubleshoot minor machine malfunctions with supervision.
• Perform basic machine maintenance and keep work area clean.
• Follow safety procedures and Rheem values; may work in high-noise/heat environments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality inspection

Reading comprehension

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Micrometer

Template

Straightedge

Scale

Job description

The Automatic Jacket Machine Operator will serve our Water Heating Division, located in Montgomery, AL.

• Review program specifications, work instructions, or blueprints to determine and set machine operations and sequencing, finished workpiece dimensions, or numerical control sequences.
• Operate machine tool equipment as assigned, and load or unload material, i.e. blanks into machinery.
• As required, sets stops on machine bed, change dies, and adjusts components, such as ram or power press, when making multiple or successive passes.
• Monitor machine operation for correct feed length and ejection of parts and waste.
• Conduct first piece and in process quality inspection, verify dimensions using micrometer, template, straightedge, or scale. Record data on piece inspection report.
• Confer with supervision or engineers to resolve machine malfunctions and production errors, and to obtain approval to continue production.
• Perform minor machine maintenance, such as cleaning machines, dies, or work pieces.
• Follow all safety procedures, while maintaining good housekeeping in work area.
• Practice and support Rheem values with internal, as well as external customers.
• May be exposed to high noise levels, heat, dust and airborne particles.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing; ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact positions; ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
• Continuous lifting of 5-25 lbs.
• Frequent lifting of 25-60 lbs.
• Occasional lifting of 60+ lbs.
• Must be able to stand, walk and/or lift repetitively during shift.
• Must be able to frequently lift in unsupported positions as well as bend, twist/turn, reach, push/pull.