Machine Operator

The role includes setting up and adjusting machinery, loading and sealing cartons, moving finished products to pallets, and ensuring accurate labeling. Regular inspections, machine lubrication, and maintaining a clean work area are essential. Basic math skills, chart reading, and safe operation are required, with the ability to lift up to 62 pounds.

This job must be carried out in compliance with the Gibraltar Code of Business Ethics and Conduct, Gibraltar policies and procedures as well as all Federal, State, and Local laws, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

Benefits of Working With Us 

• Competitive compensation including paid time off and holidays
• Medical insurance (HDHP with HSA and PPO options)
• Prescription drug coverage
• Dental and vision insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match
• Basic and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax dependent care flexible spending account
• Wellness program with diabetes prevention, condition care, preventive care, and annual flu shot.
• Employee Assistance Program

Requirements 

We are searching for a candidate with: 

• Highschool/GED
• Over 2 years of related work experience.
• Technical knowledge and understanding of machinery and equipment
• Attention to detail to identify and rectify machine malfunctions.
• Mechanical aptitude to operate and maintain machinery effectively.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift heavy objects.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Assisting forklift driver to load aluminum / galvanized steel coils on to payoff.
• Stringing roll form machine in prep for operation with specific feeding tools or personal protective equipment as required.
• Pre-Forming cartons, filling with product, sealing, using a stapler, bander or similar tools.
• Verifying product and carton labels are correct, applied properly and in correct location.
• Moving finished carton from packing table to storage or shipping rack, using established pushing / lifting techniques. (Ground level scissor lifts are available to allow the operator to rise and lower finished goods rack for push loading of cartons)
• Transporting the rack full of finished goods from the machine to a pre-arranged staging area using a riding pallet jack.
• Measuring the length of the product required and observe product quality.
• Notifying Supervisor of any production or quality problems.
• Lubricating the machine and / or refill lubrication device.
• Cutting up and dispose of scrap.
• Maintaining a safe working area,
• Filling out all the required paperwork and or enter all time and production information into the computer in a timely and accurate manner.
• Any additional responsibilities deemed necessary by leadership.

About Us 

Gibraltar Building Products is a leading North American building products manufacturer, with several manufacturing facilities across the United States and Canada. As the top supplier in the residential roof ventilation, drainage and roofing accessories markets, Gibraltar Building Products has extensive scale, top brands such as AirVent, Amerimax, Appleton Supply, Architectural Mailboxes, Award Metals, Berger, DOT Metals, Flamco, Florence, NorWesCo, Nu-Ray Metals, Millenium Metals, Quality Aluminum Products, SBC Supply, Southeastern Metals and Verde. Our portfolio of Brands can be found in the nation's largest home center retailers and building product distributors. Gibraltar Building Products is a segment of Gibraltar Industries, Inc (Nasdaq: Rock) a leading manufacturer and provider of products and services for the Residential, Agtech, and Infrastructure markets. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website: www.gibraltar1.com

Gibraltar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.

The wage range for this position takes into account an array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; education; experience and training; licensure and certifications; geographical location and other organizational needs. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $24/hr.-$30/hr. For a general description of all employment benefits, visit https://www.gibraltar1.com/careers/

Disclaimer 

The information in this description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.