Set Up Operator (Pultrusion)-6pm-6am

Valmont Industries, Inc.; South Carolina; Presencial; USD 42 000 - 52 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Healthcare

401k

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Work-life balance

Resumo da oferta

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Newberry, South Carolina seeks a Set Up Operator to run machines per shop drawings, including drills, lathes, saws and related equipment. You will load programs, process material, and ensure quality while prioritizing safety. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of fast-paced manufacturing experience, read blueprints, and perform light maintenance. You will collaborate with supervision to keep production on schedule and continuously seek improvements.

Qualificações

• 3–5 years in fast-paced manufacturing.
• Ability to read blueprints/shop drawings.
• Able to read a tape measure to 1/32".

Responsabilidades

• Operate machines per shop drawings and programs.
• Load machine programs and process material to spec.
• Perform light maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping in the work area.
• Collaborate with supervision to meet production schedules.

Conhecimentos

Machining experience

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Measurement accuracy

Formação académica

High School Diploma or GED

Ferramentas

Forklift certification

Overhead crane certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

19845 US Hwy 76 Newberry South Carolina 29108

Why Valmont

We’re Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward?

A Brief Summary Of This Position

The Set Up Operator position is an individual contributor. This person must be a highly driven individual that will operate machines in accordance with shop drawings through the use of designated machines. (For example: Drill, Lathe Press, Saw, Stretcher, Tapering and, if applicable based on location, material handling equipment)

Essential Functions

• Ability to perform the functions of the job while adhering to the Safety Absolutes.
• Operate a hand-held grinder to finish small part components
• Load machine programs, as needed, specific to product orders
• Process material in accordance with shop drawings through the use of designated machines
• Troubleshoot causes of operating errors and determine possible resolutions
• Seek opportunities for improvements within the manufacturing department
• Perform tasks according to production needs to minimize downtime
• Determine machine maintenance needs and perform light maintenance, as needed
• Manage time to efficiently produce quality products within designated work hours
• Communicate information and provide feedback, in person, with co-workers, Shift Lead, Shift Supervisor &/or Production/Operations Manager
• Perform lean, 5S, and/or general housekeeping
• If applicable based on location, responsible for machine set up, including setting rollers to specified lengths, and verifying dimensions from shop drawings.
• If applicable based on location, observe operation and periodically verify conformance of machined work to process sheet, specifications, and blueprint data.
• If applicable based on location, use overhead crane to load/unload machinery.
• If applicable based on location, use forklift to move or unload material or machinery.
• Other duties as required and/or assigned.

Important Details About The Role

• The employee is responsible for their own work.
• Must be able to work with other employees to complete job.
• Setup, operate, and perform general maintenance of equipment without difficulty.
• Make mathematical calculations in preparing product or setting up the machinery for specific parts.
• The employee must maintain a safe and productive work environment producing a quality product which is shipped complete and on time to satisfy the needs of the customer.
• The employee has a direct impact on safety, quality, productivity, TME (total manufacturing expenses), and customer satisfaction.
• This position reports to the Production Supervisor.

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Must have an acceptable attendance and prior employment record
• Three (3) to five (5) years experience working in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• If applicable based on location, ability to operate forklifts and acquire forklift certification.
• If applicable based on location, ability to operate overhead cranes and acquire overhead crane certification.
• Strong hands-on working knowledge operating machines
• Ability to read and understand blue prints/shop drawings
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• Must be able to read a tape measure to within 1/32”
• Ability to physically lift, push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds
• Demonstrated strengths in interpersonal skills, including the ability to adapt and professionally communicate with a variety of people.
• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times.
• Must be a person of passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Five (5) + years of previous experience operating machines in heavy/fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Exhibits strong mechanical knowledge.
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner.

Working Conditions & Physical Efforts

The job is performed in an indoor shop environment. The temperature range can be from 100 degrees in the summer to about 50 degrees in the winter. Most operations may expose employee to some type of disagreeable working conditions (wind, cold, heat, dust, dirt, fumes, noise, vibration, water, or oil). Working conditions may vary with specific work assignments.

Exposure to electrical hazards, grease, loud noises, and outside elements occur continually or regularly. Extreme care should be taken to prevent damage to equipment or department personnel in the area of operations especially when performing setups.

The job requires safety glasses, hearing protection, and metatarsal safety shoes be worn at all times. The employee must be able to spend the entire work shift on their feet within the shop environment. The incumbent must also be able to wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) for working in the production facility.

Hazards

This job requires handling metal objects some of which have sharp edges. Extreme care and awareness should be taken for all production jobs. Below are some common hazards that exist for this particular position.

Set up and run of equipment provides the potential for injury through slips, falls, strains, pinch points, tripping hazards, shot blasting equipment, high pressure air nozzles, material handling equipment.

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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