DAY & NIGHT Shift Machine Operator

Description

Machine Operator

Position Overview:

Nippon Light Metal Georgia, Inc. (NLMGA) in Adairsville, Georgia is on the fast track, and we're looking for enthusiastic Machine Operators to jump in! Forget just getting in on the ground floor – you'll be laying the very foundation of our rapidly growing team!

NLMGA isn't your average company; we're a comprehensive manufacturer of aluminum products, handling everything from the raw materials to the finished parts. Think of the diverse possibilities!

As a Machine Operator, you won't be stuck doing just one thing. We're all about cross-training, so you'll become a master of multiple machines, setting them up and keeping them running smoothly to create essential automobile parts. This isn't just a job; it's a chance to be a vital part of a company that's serious about growth and creating new value. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and be a foundational member of a dynamic team, now's the perfect time to join the NLMGA adventure!

Employee must effectively carry out the essential duties and responsibilities of this position to consistently promote our Mission, Vision, and Values. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Balance Safety, Quality, Production, Cost and Morale to achieve positive results across departments. 
• Continuously learn, share, and implement corrections or changes to encourage organizational improvements for the department and company. 
• Use the 5S Pillars, Sort (Seiri), Set in Order (Seiton), Shine (Seiso), Standardize (Seiketsu), and Sustain (Shitsuke) to maintain a clean and organized workspace to sustain a productive work environment.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across different departments (e.g., Sales, Quality, Production) to achieve shared goals and ensure smooth project execution.
• Coordinate and manage projects that require input and cooperation from multiple departments ensuring that clear and consistent communication between departments streamline processes and enhance productivity. 
• Conduct visual inspection specific to each machine prior to starting shift and periodically throughout each shift
• Follow the production schedule set by Production Manager
• Contribute to the production of quality product by following all defined quality procedures
• Monitor the process to ensure proper equipment operation and output
• Notify supervisor and maintenance of any equipment issues
• Assist with troubleshooting when needed
• Maintain Safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations. 
• Effectively and safely operate a variety of assigned tools and equipment including a band saw, drill press, lathe and tensile tester.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, use hands to manipulate, handle and feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, and crouch. The employee must be able to speak and hear and must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to auto focus.
• Must be able to work through climate changes, extreme heat and cold temperatures

Minimum Qualifications:

Education / Work Experience

• High school diploma or a G.E.D. is preferred
• Previous experience working with machinery in a manufacturing environment is preferred
• Familiarity with Lock-out/tag-out procedures is preferred

Attributes/skills:

• Learn quickly and pay attention to details
• Prioritize, schedule and review work
• Must be able to understand, follow and communicate in both oral and written instructions
• Work independently with little direction.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through United Healthcare from start date
• Company paid short- and long- term disability
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance for the employee
• Optional Life and AD&D insurance up to family coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Medical and Child Care
• 401(k) with company match
• 1 week paid -Plant Shut Down @ 4th of July
• 1 week paid - Plant Shut down @ Christmas
• 40 Hours PTO
• Additional Paid Holidays
• Pet Insurance
• Virtual Pet Insurance
• ID Theft Coverage
• Travel Discounts Program