Machine Operator

Machine Operator Job Highlights

Company Profile

Louis Industries is a sheet metal fabricator and steel distributor using state-of-the-art technology to manufacture quality parts.

Job Profile

The company is looking for a Machine Operator who will be responsible for setup, operation and light maintenance of production equipment.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (minimum)
• Post–Secondary (desirable)

Work Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing (preferred)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Follow all standard safety regulations
• Handle assorted steel raw material and steel scrap
• Maintain work area and production equipment in clean and orderly condition. Follows all prescribed and standard safety regulations
• Manage time effectively to operate several machines during the shift
• Operate small electric/air hand tools
• Package parts using banding or shrink wrap, as needed
• Participates in and supports continuous process improvement
• Perform light maintenance on plant equipment where needed; i.e., startup/shutdown, lockout/tagout procedures, maintaining inspection records, and keeping the work environment clean
• Perform work in a manner that all products conform to prescribed quality standards
• Responsible to produce quality parts that conform to prescribed quality standards and print specifications
• Safely operate a forklift to load and unload raw material and completed parts
• Safely operate an overhead crane and jib crane to move material
• Separate/pick parts from skeletons that are cut on the laser and stack them onto pallets/containers
• Set up and operate some or all of the following production equipment: Press Brake, Shear, Ironworker, Saw, Spot Welder, and Tumbler (list is not all-inclusive)
• Use and understand the ERP system for clocking in, logging jobs, claiming parts
• Other duties as assigned

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to communicate orally or in written form effectively with personnel
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and inspection requirements
• Ability to safely and effectively operate equipment and hand tools
• Ability to use and operate measuring equipment including the linear measuring table
• Certified crane operator, preferred
• Certified forklift operator, preferred
• Knowledge of inventory control and manufacturing processes
• Proficient with mathematical equations

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting of 50 lbs.
• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, walking, sitting, and standing for 9 hours per day.
• Must have communicable range of hearing and sight with or without the use of aids.
• Requires exposure to a typical manufacturing area where environment is affected by outside temperatures and machining.

Benefits/Perks

• 401k match
• Annual and quarterly bonus
• Boot allowance
• Dental Insurance
• Dependent daycare flex spending
• Employee referral bonus
• Health insurance
• HSA match
• Life insurance
• Paid uniforms
• Prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Short term disability
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Vacation pay
• Holiday pay
• Vision insurance
• Weld helmet allowance

Employer’s Statement

Louis Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.