Machine Operator

Who We Are:

We have operations in Saint Louis, Missouri, Huntington Beach, California, and Milford, Connecticut, serving local, national and international customers, both military and commercial. The company supplies platform controls, aircraft components, liquid oxygen equipment, and emergency breathing equipment to its customers.

Summary of Job:

We are currently looking for a Machine Operator. This role includes operating various pieces of metal working equipment including CNC machines to produce precision machined components as instructed by Supervisor or Lead.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operate machinery at or above company standards for both time and quality, as instructed. 
• Complete departmental assignments using hand, manual, and automatic machinery, as well as fixturing and precision measuring equipment with supervision, as instructed. 
• Complete any necessary documentation per company policy or verbal instruction.
• Keep machinery and work area in a clean, safe, maintained, and organized fashion.
• Assist in other areas in order to meet the production needs of Essex and its customers 
• Comply with all PPE and machine guarding as necessary with each job.
• Understand the basic function of machine controls
• Basic understanding of blueprint reading
• Ability to count and record part counts accurately
• Be able to perform basic machine preventive maintenance such as checking fluid levels and filling accordingly
• Ability to use basic measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers accurately with limited supervision
• Load and run fewer complex parts on 3 axis machines making sure all locaters are prepped and clean

• This opportunity is for the 1st shift with 1 plus years of shop experience or some trade school education or equivalent demonstrated proficiency.

• The pay for this position starts at a minimum of $17.24/hr. when the minimum job requirements are met and goes up based upon a candidate’s experience and qualifications in a similar role. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on company performance.

Why Choose Essex?

Since 1947, Essex has been offering high quality parts and services to our customers. Our employees are what makes that happen so we do our best to take care of what matters most, by offering a competitive total rewards package for our employees. It’s our commitment to making this a great place to work.

Benefits

• Base Pay and Overtime Pay Eligible
• Bonus Opportunity
• Paid time off
• 10 company holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training & Development
• Retirement Benefits – 401k matching
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts
• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

The Guller Foundation, the charitable arm of Essex Industries, contributes to various local organizations