About the role

The Primary Operator position is responsible for producing quality components from a variety of Primary machinery.

Compensation: $19-$20

What you will be doing

• Understand and troubleshoot basic operation of Primary manufacturing processes, tooling and material.

• Utilize business system to run jobs according to schedule.

• Produce sample pieces and first article quality before starting production run. Perform all quality related tasks including the segregation of non-conforming parts.

• Notify supervisor or lead of tooling and material requirements and occasionally assist in ordering tools, materials and supplies while maintaining all appropriate tool packs, set-up sheets and layouts.

• Document all set-up, production and tool repair into business system.

• Clean machines and perform scheduled maintenance and housekeeping as necessary. This includes pointing out any potential safety violations or hazard.

• Complete all necessary training to refine skills or learn new skills as required, including other jobs in the department.

How you will be making an impact

About you

• High School Diploma or GED

• Safety and Quality conscious

• Previous experience operating manufacturing machines (2-3 years minimum)

• Previous experience using hand tools, ex: wrenches, drivers, etc. (2-3 years minimum)

• Willingness to work in a team environment

• Able to lift up to 33lbs

• Familiar with or ability to learn the operating system

• Able to work to very close tolerances (.0005")

• Knowledge of mechanical blueprints

• Able to use measuring instruments

• Good to excellent mechanical skills

How will we reward you

• Competitive base pay 

• Generous time off – starting at 3 weeks of annualized PTO (first year is prorated based on start date), 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays 

• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan – Company makes automatic 2% contribution of eligible pay plus matching contributions of 50% up to the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute.  

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan valued at approximately 4-6% of eligible earnings which includes dividend payments after 3-year vesting period 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) beginning first day of employment; company funds a portion of HSA for high deductible health plans 

• Company paid Life & Disability Insurance including; short term, Long Term, and Life 

• Great Tuition Reimbursement program to support undergraduate or graduate programs available to all employees 

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