Operator 2 Steel

Greenbrier Companies, Inc.; Marmaduke (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenbrier Companies, Inc. in Marmaduke, AR, is seeking an Operator 2 to run advanced manufacturing equipment and move railcar parts and sub-assemblies. You will operate welding, cutting, and material-handling machinery and support production teams in a safety-focused environment.

Excellent reading of blueprints, basic computer use, and the ability to work independently or with others are required; forklift certification is preferred to advance in the role.

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience operating various types of manufacturing equipment and machinery.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and work instructions.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to work in a team or independently.
• Ability to obtain in-house forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Operates advanced equipment including Welding Machines, Plasma Cutting tools, Gouging Machines, Shears, Submerged Arc Seamers and CNC Plasma Tables
• Operates forklift and overhead cranes to move material into position to produce railcar parts and sub-assemblies
• Ensures that equipment is maintained and operating properly before beginning work
• Reads and comprehends blueprints or weld drawings and procedures
• Guides Operator 1, as needed, in various production activities
• Ensures that safety and housekeeping standards are met and maintained

Skills

Read blueprints

Operate equipment

Computer skills

Teamwork

Forklift certification

Education

High school diploma

Job description

At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services.

Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization.We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.

Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement, Access and Leadership (IDEAL) commitment is rooted in these values, which lead to a culture where employees are engaged and feel good about coming to work every day.

Summary

The Operator 2 operates advanced equipment and machinery to produce and move railcar parts and sub-assemblies, operates forklift and overhead cranes to move material.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Operates advanced equipment including but not limited to, Welding Machines, Plasma Cutting tools, Gouging Machines, Shears, Submerged Arc Seamers and CNC Plasma Tables
• Operates forklift and overhead cranes to move material into position to produce railcar parts and sub-assemblies
• Ensures that equipment is maintained and operating properly before beginning work
• Reads and comprehends blueprints or weld drawings and procedures
• Guides Operator 1, as needed, in various production activities
• Ensures that safety and housekeeping standards are met and maintained

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 6+ months experience operating various types of manufacturing equipment and machinery
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and work instructions
• Ability to use a computer
• Ability to work in a team or independently
• Ability to obtain in-house forklift certification

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency test/GED
• 1+ years of experience in operating various types of manufacturing equipment and machinery

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is in a production environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, moving machinery and trip hazards where personal protective equipment such as head, eye, hearing, and foot protection, including composite toed safety shoes, are required.

This position may be exposed to welding, machining, forming, metal surface treatment, laser cutting, plasma cutting, and other metal working and assembly processes.

Additional PPE may be required as determined by the environment.

Physical Activities and Requirements

Frequency Key

Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation

Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)

Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5: 5.5+ hours/day)

Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Working Postures

• Sit: Occasionally
• Stand: Frequently
• Walk: Frequently
• Bend: Occasionally
• Kneel/Squat: Occasionally
• Crawl: Occasionally
• Climb: Occasionally
• Reach Forward: Occasionally
• Reach Upward: Frequently
• Handling/Fingering: Frequently

Lift / Carry Requirements

• 5-10 lbs: Occasionally
• 10-25 lbs: Occasionally
• 25-50 lbs: Occasionally
• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

Push / Pull Requirements

• Less 10 lbs: Occasionally
• 10-25 lbs: Occasionally
• 25-50 lbs: Occasionally
• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

EOE including Vet/Disability

Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources [e-mail] call us at 503-684-7000.

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