Utility Operator

Armstrong rapid manufacturing; Village of East Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Paid vacation

401K

Life insurance (company paid)

Sick time

Dental

Medical

Vision

Coffee kiosks

Job summary

Armstrong Rapid Manufacturing in East Syracuse, NY, is seeking a first shift Utility Operator to support shipping, grit blasting, and plastics molding operations. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and hands-on production tasks in a small-team setting.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, strong manual dexterity, and attention to detail. The position offers benefits including paid holidays, vacation, 401(k), life insurance, and a bonus program.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent with manual dexterity (6 months' surface finishing experience preferable).
• Ability to read job travelers/job specifications.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Shipping to prepare shipments as needed.
• Grit blast plastic molded parts using the grit blaster machine.
• Perform plastics molding and related plastics department tasks as trained.
• Operate secondary operations equipment (fixtures, drills, taps with flexarm, cordless, air drills).
• Mix filler and hardener per instructions.
• Inspect parts and fill voids.
• Finish parts per job instructions using sandpaper, drills, and sanders.
• Verify counts and route parts to next location.
• Meet quality and quantity standards.
• Support ISO quality processes and Syteline MIS system.
• Accept ownership for new requests and add value to tasks.
• Follow safety policies and maintain housekeeping.
• Maintain regular on-time attendance and compliance with policies.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Read job travelers

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Armstrong has an opening for a first shift Utility Operator. Armstrong Rapid Manufacturing has been in business for over 50 years in the East Syracuse NY area. Armstrong specializes in both prototyped and low volume production machined castings. Armstrong has a benefit package that includes paid holidays, bonus and referral programs, paid vacation, 401K, 100% company paid life insurance, sick time, supplemental short term disability insurance, dental, medical, vision, accident, cancer and critical care insurance plus safety awards. We also provide free coffee daily for our employees available at multiple coffee kiosks. Our website is www.armstrongrm.com and it shows many of the exciting aspects of our company! Take a look!

The Salary Range for our Utility Operator job is $ 17.00-$ 20.00 per hour with the job description below:

Summary/Objective

Performs a utility operation function which includes preparing shipments, grit blasting parts, finishes molded parts to customer specifications, plastic injection molding molding or additional tasks as required.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists in Shipping to prepare shipments as needed
• Grit blasts plastic molded parts as required using the grit blaster machine.
• Performs plastics molding and additional plastics department functions as trained for and required.
• Performs secondary operations tasks such as but not limited to using fixtures where required, drills holes, and taps with flexarm, cordless drills, air operated drills, and operates Anilam machine to machine parts etc.
• Mix filler and hardener per instructions.
• Inspect parts and fill voids.
• Using sandpaper, straight drill, and sander, finish parts per job instructions.
• Verify counts, read job travelers, and route parts to the next location.
• Meet quality and quantity standards for the position.
• Proactively supports the ISO process approach to quality management and the Syteline MIS system
• Accomplishes organizational goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Adheres to all safety policies and practices, consistently uses personal protective equipment, and practices good housekeeping.
• Maintains regular on time attendance and adheres to company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
• Applies classroom and on the job post training information, knowledge, skills, and abilities consistently in a quality-oriented manner (wherein the KSAs are part of the jobs tasks, duties and other tasks as requested).
• Performs other tasks as directed.

Educational, Experience Based, and Skill Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent with manual dexterity. 6 months' experience in a surface finishing function preferable.
• Ability to read job travelers/job specifications.
• Strong attention to detail.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit for extended time periods, reach and grasp parts/hand tools and lift up to and including 35 pounds as needed.

EEO Statement

Armstrong Mold Corporation is committed to equal opportunity, to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and will not discriminate with regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status. Armstrong Mold Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Armstrong Mold Corporation will make reasonable accommodation(s) for qualified applicants with disabilities and employees*

* unless an employee reasonable accommodation would result in undue hardship.