Spot Welder - 1st Shift

MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.); Bedford (Bedford County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.) in Bedford is seeking a production associate to operate basic machinery and handle materials per SOPs. You will monitor equipment, report issues, perform routine maintenance, and maintain a clean, safe work area while contributing to team efforts on the line.

Ideal candidates have a HS diploma, basic math and ERP familiarity, and strong attention to detail. Previous manufacturing experience is preferred but not required; training is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic understanding of machinery and production processes.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork skills.
• Basic math skills and familiarity with ERP systems.
• Fluent in English; primary language for the role.

Responsibilities

• Operates basic machinery per SOPs.
• Loads and unloads materials into machinery.
• Monitors operations and reports issues to supervisor.
• Performs routine equipment checks and maintenance.
• Keeps work area clean and organized.
• Adheres to safety policies and assists in troubleshooting.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Machinery & production basics

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic math

ERP computer skills

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Operates basic machinery in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Loads and unloads materials into machinery.
• Monitors machine operations and reports any issues to the supervisor.
• Performs routine checks and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Adheres to all safety and company policies.
• Assists in troubleshooting machine issues.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Job Skills Requirements

• Basic understanding of machinery and production processes.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Basic math skills.
• Computer skills including ERP systems.
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location.

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent education and experience.

Experience Requirements

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred but not required.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Some physical demand; often lifts light to heavy-weight material. Frequent lifting/moving average weight (up to 50lbs/11-27 kgs) material.
• Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours).
• Ability to operate motorized vehicles over a full work shift (8-12 hours).
• Ability to stand and / or walk constantly over a full work shift on concrete (8-12 hours).
• May be exposed to noise levels for which hearing protection is required to be worn over a full work shift (8-12 hours).