Description

Versatile and dependable Shop Assistant/Machine Operator will support Red Head manufacturing team in this fast-paced position. Employee resource responsible for backfilling production gaps and handling a wide variety of tasks wherever required.

Requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Load and unload raw materials and finished parts into CNC machinery

• Set up and operate manual lathes, drills, and Bridgeport mills for short-run jobs

• Perform finishing tasks including belting, deburring, and grinding parts to specification

• Step in to backfill tasks for team members to keep production lines running smoothly

• Ability to read blueprints, mechanical drawings and use precision measuring tools

• High adaptability and willingness to switch to a wide variety of tasks, frequently throughout typical day

• Work in a manner to ensure production standards are met

• Complete all required paperwork accurately, attention to detail

• Proceed under minimal supervision, initiative-taker

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment across multiple shop stations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, GENERAL WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Strong physical stamina requires standing, bending and lifting parts using proper lifting techniques, lift assist

• Impact, crush, cut and pinch-point knowledge

• Chemical exposure, SDS awareness

• Seasonal warm, cold

EDUCATION, PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent, vocational a plus

• Experience operating manual shop machinery (Mills, lathes, drills), understanding of CNC machine operation and part loading

• Mechanical aptitude

• Attention to time management, results-oriented

• Related computer functions, knowledge of manufacturing process functions

• Some on the job training, comprehension of machine operating procedures and adherence to safety protocols

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Assist in meeting overall company continuous improvement goals of safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity

• Participate in yearly physical inventory

Salary Description

$18.00/Hr. to start/experience based

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