Machine Operator - Polisher

Here are some of the great benefits that we offer:

• Competitive wage ($25/hr. +)


• Company paid health and dental benefits


• Paid vacation and productivity bonus 


• Opportunity for career stability and growth


• Tuition reimbursement program


• Protective personal equipment is provided, or cost of purchase is reimbursed


• On the job training

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform required safety inspections on cranes, tools, and assigned equipment at the start of each shift and periodically throughout the shift; complete associated documentation. 


• Set up, operate, and monitor manufacturing equipment, including but not limited to: 


• Plasma cutter


• Hydroform and bumper equipment


• Flanger


• Polisher


• Press


• Inspect incoming materials and in‑process and finished products to ensure conformance to specifications, accurately document measurements and inspection results. 


• Complete required production and quality documentation, including data for partial heads and requests for Quality Control inspections. 


• Prepare, clean, and package finished products to protect surfaces and finishes for shipment. 


• Safely operate overhead cranes, hoists, forklifts, and other material‑handling equipment as required, in accordance with training and company safety policies. 


• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area through routine housekeeping. 


• Participate in required safety, equipment, and operational training. 


• Communicate effectively with team members and as assigned, assist with training other employees. 


• Perform other related duties as assigned that are consistent with the purpose of the position.

EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE:

• Pneumatic tools provided by the company.


• Hand tools required to perform assigned tasks. 


• Material‑handling equipment such as overhead cranes, hoists, and forklifts (subject to training and certification requirements).

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while meeting defined deadlines. 


• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality workmanship, continuous improvement, and maintaining a clean, organized work area. 


• Ability to understand, follow, and comply with company policies, procedures, safety rules, and verbal/written work instructions. 


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in performing tasks and completing documentation. 


• Basic mechanical aptitude and applied math skills, including fractions, decimals, and measurement interpretation using tools such as tape measures and calipers. 


• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints, work instructions, and measurements. 


• Basic computer skills to complete data entry and job-related documentation. 


• Effective communication and teamwork skills, including the ability to collaborate with others and assist with training as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Good manual dexterity, good eye/hand coordination. 


• Close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus, required. 


• Capable of wearing PPE for an entire shift, including; safety glasses, hearing protection and safety shoes.


• Frequent light lifting, raising objects under 15 pounds from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from one position to another.


• Frequent moderate lifting of objects 15 to 45 pounds.