Plate Area Machining Technician

PlayCore Holdings, Inc.; Holland (MI); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PlayCore Holdings, Inc. is seeking an experienced production operator focused on quality and efficiency. You will operate cutting and punching machinery, align parts to scale, and clamp workpieces to the table to ensure precise fabrication.

The role requires reading blueprints, using measuring tools, and maintaining a clean, safe work area. This position supports continuous improvement and teamwork across departments, provides feedback to peers and supervisors, and follows all safety policies.

Qualifications

• This position requires a knowledge of basic machine operation methods to ensure a quality product is delivered to all customers.
• Work requires a high school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of saw, CNC, punch, welding and beveling

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the quality of product before final shipment
• Continuous improvement in support of department and company goals
• Supports, participates and encourages team building
• Operates machinery for cutting and punching plates
• Places workpiece on table manually or by using overhead cranes
• Aligns workpiece to scale and end gauge on machine and clamps it to the table
• Provides feedback, both positive and negative, to the team, other related departments and the supervisor
• Promotes a positive work environment
• Follow all Porter Corp. procedures and policies
• Work safely and efficiently
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Results oriented

Timeliness

Safety compliance

Scheduling and coordination

Customer delivery awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPICOR ERP

Job description

• Responsible for the quality of product before final shipment
• Continuous improvement in support of department and company goals
• Supports, participates and encourages team building
• Operates machinery for cutting and punching plates
• Places workpiece on table manually or by using overhead cranes
• Aligns workpiece to scale and end gauge on machine and clamps it to the table
• Provides feedback, both positive and negative, to the team, other related departments and the supervisor
• Promotes a positive work environment
• Follow all Porter Corp. procedures and policies
• Work safely and efficiently
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience

• This position requires a knowledge of basic machine operation methods to ensure a quality product is delivered to all customers
• Work requires a high school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of saw, CNC, punch, welding and beveling

Travel

This position requires minimal to no travel

Computer Skills

• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrated proficiency using EPICOR ERP or similar systems

Other Requirements

• Able to read blue prints
• Able to read measuring tools
• Very good interpersonal skills
• Must be open-minded to new ideas and concepts
• Possesses very good problem-solving skills
• Must be self-motivated and results oriented

Other Skills

• Timeliness of work completion
• Compliance and execution with company policies
• Limit lost time
• Development and participation in scheduling systems that provide a smooth interface between disciplines
• Reduction in lead time to the customer from order to delivery
• Adhere to and enforce all safety policies as determined by Porter Corp.

PlayCore is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status

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