Machine Operator

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read production orders, job specifications, blueprints, and measurement tools.
• Basic math and measurement skills required.

Experience Requirements

• Previous experience as a Machine Operator, Fabrication Operator, Metal Fabricator, Press Operator, Brake Press Operator, or Manufacturing Associate preferred.
• Experience operating metal fabrication equipment in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, measurements, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of safe machine operation and quality standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating cutoff saws, shears, rolls, brakes, presses, punch presses, forming machines, or similar fabrication equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality parts.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the shift.
• Frequent use of hands and arms to operate machinery and handle materials.
• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to noise and moving equipment.
• Capable of lifting and positioning metal materials as required.

Job Duties

• Set up and operate metal fabrication machinery to cut, bend, shape, punch, and form metal plates, sheets, tubes, and structural components.
• Read blueprints, work orders, and job specifications to determine machine settings and material requirements.
• Adjust machine controls, stops, guides, and tooling to ensure accurate production.
• Measure materials using scales, rulers, templates, and precision measuring tools.
• Monitor machine performance and inspect finished products for quality and accuracy.
• Perform routine machine adjustments and report equipment issues as needed.
• Follow safety procedures, maintain a clean work area, and support production goals.
• Produce quality parts while meeting efficiency and productivity standards.

Benefits