SR. MFG OPERATOR

Paul Mueller Company; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 26,863 - 30,651; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401k with employer match

Paid Time Off

Career progression program

In-house training program

Job summary

Paul Mueller Company in Springfield, Missouri is seeking a Machine Shop Operator who will be responsible for operating various machine shop equipment and delivering parts across departments. Candidates should possess prior machine shop experience or relevant training.

This position offers competitive pay ranging from $19.50 to $22.25 per hour, along with health insurance and a 401k plan with employer match. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Competency in marking and tagging material accurately.
• Basic knowledge of blueprints is essential.
• Strong math skills for measurements and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine shop equipment as directed.
• Deliver parts using a scooter or fork truck.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and vehicles.

Skills

Knowledge of work procedures for marking and tagging material

Basic blueprint reading

Basic math skills

Ability to setup and cut angles

Ability to read a tape measure

Understanding of safe fork truck operations

Education

High School diploma or GED

Previous Machine Shop experience or technical training

Job description

Responsibilities

• Operate machine shop equipment including band saws, belt sanders, blast cabinet, lathes, mills, drill presses and punching equipment where operations are directed by others
• Deliver parts to other departments with a scooter and/or fork truck
• Load and unload trucks delivering raw material
• Mark incoming material with part number and heat code
• Stock material in raw material racks
• Load, unload and/or deliver long, heavy and otherwise awkward loads
• Perform sandblasting operations
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment and vehicles
• Cycle count inventory
• Assist Material Coordinator in miscellaneous job tasks as directed
• Spray for weeds in the raw material yard
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position
• Overtime is a mandatory condition of employment and frequent in this position

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies): Knowledge of Paul Mueller Company general work procedures in regards to marking and tagging material with proper work order number and heat codes as required
• Basic blueprint reading knowledge
• Basic math skills
• Ability to setup and cut different degrees of angles
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Strong understanding of safe work practices in regards to fork truck operations

Education and Experience

• HS diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Previous Machine Shop experience or related technical training

Compensation and Benefits

Base Compensation Range: $19.50 - $22.25 per hour

Shift Differential: 10%

Variable Compensation Range: Incentive bonus eligibility up to 12% of gross annual salary base on company performance.

Health and Ancillary Benefit Overview

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with low employee premiums
• Free off-site medical clinic
• Company paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• 401k - Employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more
• Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades
• Paid Time Off and Sick, Family & Parental Paid Time Off
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position
• Career progression program for advancement
• Free in-house welding, grinding & machine operation school
• In-house training program

Work Environment

Exposure to conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures. Machinery with energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, or other energy.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, use hands and fingers, handle, grasp or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Additional effort requirements consist of, but are not limited to, lifting, pushing and pulling material, stairs, and ladders. When there is an occasion to move heavy material greater than 50 pounds, the operator will request assistance from another operator, or utilize provided lifting equipment.

Applicants for Paul Mueller Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Paul Mueller Company is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran

If you are interested in applying and need assistance or have questions, please call 417-575-9000.