Machine Operator

Title:                     Machine Operator

Business Unit:       Medeco Security Locks

Location:               Salem, VA (on-site)

Department:          Operations

Shift:                     2nd (Monday - Friday, 3:30pm - 12:00am)

EEO Job Class:       Non-Exempt

Status:                  Full-Time

Reports To:            Production Manager

Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept:

As a key player in our production team, you're not just operating machinery; you're the heartbeat of a process that ensures the safety and security of countless individuals and institutions. With every part you craft for our high-security locks and keys, you're building trust and peace of mind. This isn't just a job; it's a commitment to excellence and reliability.

Who We Are Searching For:

We're on the hunt for a team player who's ready to bring their mechanical savvy and problem-solving abilities to the forefront of security technology. You're perfect for this role if you have:

• A High School diploma (or equivalency) and are mechanically inclined with a knack for mathematics and technology.


• The physical ability to become one with your machine—understanding, operating, troubleshooting, and maybe even whispering to it to keep things running smoothly.


• Basic computer skills to keep up with the digital side of manufacturing.


• The strength to lift up to 40 pounds (occasionally) and the agility to navigate the dynamic landscape of a manufacturing production floor.


• A team-oriented mindset, armed with effective communication skills, ready to collaborate, innovate, and excel.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Become skilled at operating CNC machinery, playing a critical role in assembling the components that define security.


• Dive into the world of assembly and secondary machining, where precision meets efficiency.


• Collaborate with your peers and supervisor to synchronize production schedules and set new standards of productivity and efficiency.


• Champion quality and punctuality, pushing the boundaries to exceed customer expectations.


• Engage in team strategizing to enhance performance, tackle challenges, and elevate workplace safety and organization.


• Rise to meet (and surpass) performance benchmarks.


• Take advantage of opportunities for overtime, contributing to the team's success during peak production periods.


• Uphold our company's standards, policies, and procedures, becoming an ambassador for our culture of excellence.

We review applications regularly, so don’t hesitate, apply today!

Medeco is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunity (“EEO”) to all qualified persons.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. 

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.