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3Rd Shift Heavy Machine Operator

Lavelle Industries
  • Burlington, WI
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    At Lavelle we believe in continued learning, visible problem solving and helping our employees grow. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including an on-site FREE health clinic, casual attire and/or uniforms, and paid vacation and holidays. Did we mention our aim is to "Stay in business forever and have fun!"

    We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Do you enjoy hands-on work that keeps you moving? Join Lavelle Industries as a 3rd Shift Heavy Machine Operator in Burlington, WI, and operate machinery that turns molded parts into finished products.

    As a press operator, you will set up and operate presses, load and unload molds, inspect parts, perform minor machine servicing, and assemble or package finished goods. This is a great opportunity for someone who can follow standard work and safety procedures, stay focused, and consistently meet production goals. This is not your typical desk job-the right candidate must be able to lift 50 pounds and enjoy staying active throughout the shift. We can't promise that you will get completely shredded, but you'll definitely stay moving!

    3rd Shift Hours: 11:00 pm - 7:00 am (Week starts Sunday night and ends Friday morning)

    Position Responsibilities:

    • Load and unload molds from presses manually as required
    • Perform minor servicing of the press, including, but not limited to: demolding parts, maintaining hot/cold pot, spraying mold, and removal of stuck parts
    • Perform authorized machine and parameter adjustments needed to maintain part quality and production targets
    • Perform press start-up and shut-down procedures
    • Inspect and perform any secondary operations required on molded parts
    • Assemble and package finished goods as needed
    • Perform manual material handling as required
    • Record and submit accurate production and quality data, work records, etc., appropriate to the position
    • Perform department TPM and/or 5S checklists as assigned
    • Follow standard work, line clearance, and setup verification procedures relevant to position
    • Follow PPE and safety rules specified for the work area
    • Participate in problem-solving and continuous improvement activities
    • Train others within the work area
    • Perform other duties as assigned

    Skills Requirements:

    • Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions
    • Ability to comprehend and use measuring devices
    • Ability to perform the job and meet production and quality targets on a consistent basis

    Physical and Environmental Requirements:

    • Ability to lift 50 pounds
    • Ability to stand for long periods of time in a manufacturing environment
    • Normal factory environment with exposure to dust, noise, and temperature variations

    Employee Benefits

    • Growth-oriented company culture
    • Competitive wages
    • Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance
    • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
    • 10 paid holidays plus vacation time
    • Free on-site health clinic that offers in-person and virtual appointments
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • We offer a unique range of fringe benefits that set us apart, such as discounts for local businesses, company-wide events, and more!

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBurlington, WI
    IndustryManufacturing - Other
    Company Size100 to 499 employees
    Year Founded1912
    Websitehttp://www.lavelle.com

    About Company

    About Us

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    Lavelle Headquarters

    For over 100 years, Lavelle has taken a leading role as a rubber and plastics manufacturer. We manufacture high-quality rubber and plastic products and assemblies that go into items such as plumbing products, water softeners, food manufacturing equipment, electronics, health care products, toilets and tank trim, boilers, HVAC equipment, transportation equipment and pump systems. Our customers count on us because we offer:

    • A large selection of rubber, plastic and specialty material formulations to choose from, including certified elastomers that meet highly specialized performance requirements
    • On-site chemists who can formulate a custom material if none of our more than 2,000 active formulations meet your needs
    • Extensive product design engineering, tooling and manufacturing expertise that let us create precision molded products and assemblies
    • Continually improving lean manufacturing processes that enable us to minimize waste and costs
    • Processes that quickly move parts from conception to completion
    • An array of manufacturing services, including injection and conventional rubber molding; plastic molding; lathe cutting, die cutting and finishing services; and assembly and packaging operations

    A History of Innovation

    Since starting operations in 1912, we’ve continued to evolve into the strong, innovative manufacturing company that we are today. In 1954, we designed the first toilet flapper and this technology is still being used today. We have continued to be an engineering leader for our customers, designing products and solving problems. We accomplish this, not only from part design, but also material development, to meet the ever-changing needs of our customers. As we grow, we continue to invest in our equipment; we have new mixing equipment, new measuring equipment, refurbished and new presses. All to give our customers the best service and innovation a rubber and plastic manufacturing company has to offer.

    Skills

    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Disability Insuranceunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Safety Processunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Startupunmatched

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