Machine Operator - Day Shift
Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Base Rate $18.00 - $19.00/hour
Please Refer to Req # 24-181
For over 100 years, we've manufactured high-quality products right here in the USA. We still operate out of our Oregon-based factory to this day, producing innovative, battle-proven optics for the world's most relentless hunters, shooters, law enforcement officers, and military personnel. Regardless of the product, whether it's a red dot or a riflescope, we design and manufacture it with one goal in mind-to ensure it performs for life.
At Leupold and Stevens we're American to the Core and passionate about what we do. Product excellence and uncompromising quality are our top priorities. We've built a collaborative, high performance culture where team players with innovative ideas and a sense of urgency thrive.
Our benefits package is amazing:
- affordable health and dental insurance
- a strong commitment to training and professional development including an internal skills development program for all manufacturing team members
- a generous tuition reimbursement program
- company contributions up to 8% of base pay into a 401K retirement account
- profit sharing
- product discounts
What You'll Be Doing as a Machine Operator:
Performs basic machining and defined process tasks safely and successfully, in support of the manufacture and finishing of parts according to departmental procedures.
- Operates multiple assigned machines and performs indicated production processes.
- Adjusts basic tooling and the holding fixtures on machines.
- Maintains a safe, clean and uncluttered work area; removes metal chips from machines resulting from cutting processes.
- Performs visual inspection of parts to identify burrs, damage, chatter, color, surface finish, etc. to established standards, as well as verify part compliance against predetermined standards in the part blueprint by using simple go/no-go gauges, calipers, micrometers, plug gauges, thread gauges, and height gauges.
- Loads and unloads assigned machines; prepares raw materials, follows loading procedures, removes parts from the machine, washes and deburrs as necessary, stacks parts in designated baskets or boxes and delivers parts to the next operation.
- Observes machine operation to detect part defects or machine malfunction, reports problems to Leadsperson or Set-up Personnel.
- Assembles main tubes by using adhesive, tightening and cleaning equipment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills and Experiences You'll Need as a Machine Operator:
- High school diploma or GED strongly preferred.
- 1 year previous experience in a manufacturing environment; 6 months to 1 year previous experience operating machinery in a production environment preferred.
- Ability to read and effectively communicate in English.
- An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience may be considered.
- Demonstrated ability to use simple QC gauges, indicators, calipers, and other basic precision measuring instruments.
- Demonstrated ability to correctly follow a rule or basic set of rules i.e. following work instructions.
- Ability to interpret blue prints.
- Ability to perform basic shop math (addition, subtraction, multiplication & division) computations.
- Basic input skills with computer applications.
- Demonstrate proficient manual dexterity and superior eye hand coordination.
Work Environment for a Machine Operator:
Work takes place in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise and chemicals. Ability to use PPE. Ability to stand or sit for long periods; Good manual dexterity, fine motor skills, visual acuity, and ability to use full range of motion. Ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds with assistance.
For details on positions and to apply, go to:
www.leupold.com/careers
Leupold & Stevens, Inc.
14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway
Beaverton, Oregon 97006
* Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer. A core business objective at Leupold & Stevens is to maintain a workplace in which each employee can achieve their full potential. The company was founded on the principle of giving customers and our team members 'A Square Deal'; to us, this means advocating for the employment opportunities and advancements of all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We resolutely believe all aspects and privileges of employment should be determined by skills and behaviors, not personal identities.
* With our commitment to make our application process and workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities, we will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for an individual applicant to participate in the job application process. To request an accommodation to the application process, please send an email to HRDept@Leupold.com or call (503) 646-9171 and a Leupold & Stevens representative will contact you.
* Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is a drug free workplace. All final candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
* Leupold & Stevens, Inc. complies with all applicable FAR & DFAR regulations.
* We hire U.S. citizens and persons lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. All new employees must complete an INS Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Positions may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Leupold & Stevens, Inc.'s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.