Machine Operator 1st Shift

Summary/Objective:

The Machine Operator is responsible for safely operating and maintaining production equipment to ensure efficient manufacturing processes, consistent product quality, and adherence to safety and operational standards.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must be able to work as a part of a team to achieve the company's overall goals
2. Must demonstrate clear verbal and written communication skills (English)
3. Must be able to meet production goals and time deadlines for company projects
4. Must be able to read and process written communication including, but not limited to, work orders, frame prints, and measurements
5. Must be able to work under close supervision
6. Must demonstrate production competency and knowledge of production systems
7. Must be able to rotate to other production positions as the need arises or as deemed necessary
8. Must be able to operate appropriate equipment including fabricating machinery, band saws, acetylene torches, tape measures, etc.
9. Must able to physically lift and maneuver weights in excess of fifty pounds
10. Must possess successful problem solving skills
11. Must be able to exhibit tact and diplomacy and maintain professional relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, customers, etc.
12. Must be able to work under physically and mentally stressful situations
13. Must be able to prioritize and easily adapt to changes through the day

Competencies

1. Communication Proficiency.
2. Organizational Skills.
3. Technical Capacity.
4. Time Management.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Starting wage for this position is $18 per hour. Salary range for this position is $18 - $25/hr. This is a full-time 1st Shift Position. Work hours of Monday-Thursday: 6am-4pm. Overtime requirements on Friday will be required to meet production demands as neccessary, typically Friday: 6am-2pm

Travel

Minimal to no travel required.

Required Education and Experience

1. Minimum of a high school education.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Manufacturing/industry experience.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be able to pass EVerify.

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert's strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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