Description:
Consolidated Metals is a leading manufacturer of steel tubing products. Join our growing, entrepreneurial company as a Machine Operator. Successful candidates must be self-motivated and reliable, have good communication skills, work well in a team-based environment, have a high level of mechanical aptitude, and be drug free. Prior cutting, warehouse, manufacturing, tube mill and/or Lean/Six Sigma experience are highly desired.
The Machine Operator will follow all safety and quality procedures to efficiently perform work as assigned to meet customer requirements.
Machine Operator Duties:
- Operate various equipment including Haven tube cutting machine, bundle saw, punch press and Innovo notch machine. Must be able to assure material is cut to length, punched or notched according to customer specifications.
- Perform quality inspections of all material upon arrival and during the handling process.
- Utilize tape measure, digital length gauge and computer system to ensure parts are produced to customer specification.
- Ensure your safety and that of your co-workers by following all safety procedures and wearing all required PPE while working with associated equipment and material.
Requirements:
- Experience in Haven tube cutting required.
- Experience with punch press, Innovo notch, forklift driving, shipping and receiving and overhead cranes is helpful.
- Must be able to work 8 to10 hour shifts, 4 to 6 days per week depending on demand
- Ability to stand, bend, climb, squat and kneel continuously.
- Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. frequently.
- Must be able to wear all required PPE at all times while performing.
Preferred Experience, Education and Competencies:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Demonstrate Safety, Quality, and Teamwork Abilities
- Excellent Attendance
- Prior manufacturing/fabrication experience is preferred
- Prior forklift and crane experience and/or certification is preferred
- Proficient with industrial tools and equipment
- Ability to read tape measure to 1/16”
- Ability to Cross Train
- Desire to grow within our company
Requirements:
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work in a safe manner
- Ability to recognize quality of material
- Demonstrated ability to perform Lock Out/Tag Out
- Demonstrated ability to follow specific instructions and directions
- Demonstrated ability to use and operate hand tools
- Demonstrated ability to stack material properly
- Ability to pay attention to surroundings
- Ability to identify safety issues in the work area and identify equipment malfunctions
- Ability to read a tape measure and read blueprints or plans
- Ability to troubleshoot the machine or equipment in use.
- Ability to understand efficiencies and productivity measures
- Ability to stand for long periods of time operating and tending to machines
- Ability to bend, twist and stretch
- Ability to work under immediate supervision
- Ability to pass a drug test
- Ability to work hours mandated by management
Conduct
- Safety conscious
- Quality conscious
- Committed to constant improvement
- Team player and goal-oriented
- Punctual and reliable attendance
- Committed to the company’s values of safety, honesty, reliability, collegiality, relentlessness, flexibility, and innovation
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Job Type: Full-time – Second Shift
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training and growth opportunities
Schedule:
- 8 to 10 hour regular shift
- Overtime as required
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Elkhart, IN: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)