Precision Machinery Setup Operator

Soap Creek Resources; Harlan (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Soap Creek Resources is seeking a Production Set-Up & Operator to join our manufacturing team in Iowa. The role involves setting up and operating roll mills and a variety of bar-processing equipment, inspecting materials, and supporting continuous improvement in setup times and overall quality.

You will read blueprints and work orders to complete tasks, troubleshoot pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems, and help maintain 5S standards on the shop floor while contributing to safe,

Qualifications

• Set up, operate, and maintain roll mills and bar-processing equipment.
• Read blueprints and work orders to complete production tasks.
• Inspect materials and finished products for quality.
• Troubleshoot pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Maintain 5S cleanliness and safety in the work area.
• Assist with setup improvements to reduce changeover times.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain roll mills, including standard bar and cap roll mills, C-track and cluster bar roll mills, and other bar-processing equipment.
• Set up and operate processing machines, bar-curving equipment, wire-cutting equipment, packaging machines, punch presses, and cutoff dies.
• Process standard bar products, cut materials to length, curve various bar profiles, and handle special orders.
• Operate punch presses, drill presses, milling machines, saws, sanders, wire strippers, wire cutters, and other production equipment and hand tools.
• Understand and troubleshoot pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems with minimal supervision.
• Complete, schedule, and recommend preventive maintenance for equipment in the assigned production area.

Skills

Machinery operation

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

5S/lean

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Power tools

Job description

Soap Creek Resources is seeking a Production Set-Up & Operator to join our manufacturing team in Iowa. The role involves setting up and operating roll mills and a variety of bar-processing equipment, inspecting materials, and supporting continuous improvement in setup times and overall quality.

You will read blueprints and work orders to complete tasks, troubleshoot pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems, and help maintain 5S standards on the shop floor while contributing to safe,