RSD Metal Fab - Machine Operator

Rosenbauer; Lyons Township (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosenbauer seeks a Machine Operator to read blueprints and load metal sheets into bending/shearing equipment, ensuring accuracy of bends per specs. The role requires reading CAD/docs, lifting heavy parts, and maintaining safe, efficient workflow within a team.

Responsibilities include operating plasma equipment when needed, verifying quality, and preparing work for subsequent departments. High school diploma or GED and mechanical aptitude are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read blueprints/specs and work from them.
• Able to lift/manipulate large and heavy sheet metal parts and brake press tooling.

Responsibilities

• Lifts metal sheets into machines to shear and bend to form bodies and parts.
• Reads and understands body prints, prints, and CAD files.
• Ensures bends meet angle grade and specifications.
• Loads completed work for next department in a cart for transfer.
• Operates plasma machine when needed to meet build specs.
• Adheres to safety policies and performs duties with minimal supervision in a team environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Reading comprehension of manuals

Team player

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Brake press

Inspection tools

Hand tools

Job description

ROSENBAUER STATEMENTAt Rosenbauer we pride ourselves on providing top-of-the-line fire apparatus, created with state-of-the-art technology for more than 150 years because when lives are at stake anything less is unacceptable. As the world’s largest manufacturer of fire equipment, we make sure our vehicles, production teams, and service personnel are ready to do what is necessary to keep communities safe. If you have what it takes and want to be part of our always growing Rosenbauer family, we want to hear from you!POSITION SUMMARYThe Machine Operator reads and follows detailed blueprints and schematics to bend sheets of metal. This position requires the lifting of metal sheets into machines to shear and bend to make bodies, hose bed covers, and other parts, as necessary. They must also ensure that the bend meets angle grade and other specifications of the build.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAll employees are required to support Rosenbauer’s Mission, Vision, and Values. The following are the essential duties of this position and do not include marginal functions that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. The scope and duties of a given position may change or be temporarily altered based on the business needs of Rosenbauer.Lifts metal sheets into machine to shear and bend to make bodies, hose bed covers, and other parts, as necessary.Reads and understands body prints, paper, and CAD.Ensures that bend meets angle grade and other specifications of the build.Loads completed work in opposite order of specifications for the next department in a dedicated cart to be moved.Operates plasma machine when needed to ensure that the end work meets the specifications of the build.Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by the supervisor to meet the needs of the company and our membersKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA’S):KKnowledge, Education, and/or Experience:High school diploma/GED required.Preferred experience with handling brake press.Strong mechanical aptitude required.SSkills:Language:Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.Math:Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals is required.Computer:Ability to perform intermediate PC functions including spreadsheet formulas and functions, queries, tables, merges, and special reports.Will perform some troubleshooting.Intermediate experience required.AAbilities:Knowledge of basic inspection tools, machining skills or related fields.Able to recognize the importance and adhere to all safety policies to promote a safe working environment.Able to read and work from blueprints/spec book.Ability to use basic hand tools and tape measure required.Ability to identify quality issues and recognize changes within one’s production process and make the needed adjustments.Ability to work with minimal supervision and work well in a team environment.Must be able to lift/manipulate large and heavy sheet metal parts and brake press tooling.Ability to identify issues with metal sheets to make sure the customer’s expectations are met.OTHER QUALIFICATIONSCHECK IF APPLIESGive Examples as NecessaryDriving- licenseDriving- Own VehicleHours of work- Ability to work evenings and/or weekends occasionallyxAs needed to support department needs.Travel- LocalTravel- OvernightTravel- Prolonged PeriodsQualifications- OtherPHYSICAL DEMANDSLifting RequirementsWeight in poundsNever0%Rarely1-10%Occasionally11-33%Frequently34-66%Continuously67% or more1-10x11-20x21-35x35-50x51-75x76-100x100+xVision RequirementsNever0%Rarely1-10%Occasionally11-33%Frequently34-66%Continuously67% or moreColor VisionxClose VisionxPeripheral VisionxLong Distance VisionxMovement RequirementsNever0%Rarely1-10%Occasionally11-33%Frequently34-66%Continuously67% or moreStandingxWalkingxSittingxTalking or hearingxFeelingxClimb/BalancexKneel/Crouch/SquatxBending/TwistingxReaching upward or outwardxBending neck side-to-side or front-to-backxTypingxPinching/finger manipulationxGrasping/turning the wristxTaste/SmellxLaying DownxWORKING CONDITIONSWork EnvironmentNever0%Rarely1-10%Occasionally11-33%Frequently34-66%Continuously67% or moreWet Humid Conditions (non-weather)xHumid conditions (weather-related)xWork Near Moving Mechanical PartsxWork in High Precarious PlacesxFumes or Airborne ParticlesxToxic or Caustic ChemicalsxOutdoor Weather ConditionsxExtreme Cold (non-weather)xExtreme Heat (weather-related) summer monthsxRisk of Electrical ShockxWork with Explosive MaterialsxVibrationxNoise Level for Typical EnvironmentModerate Noise: (Examples office with printers, phones, and light trafficxLoud Noise: (Examples: Metal Manufacturing, Construction sites)Very Loud Noise: (Examples: Jack Hammer Work)Personal Protective EquipmentPPENever0%Rarely1-10%Occasionally11-33%Frequently34-66%Continuously67% or moreSafety bootsxSafety GlassesxCut resistant GlovesxRespiratorxFace ShieldxEqual Opportunity Employer/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.