Machine Operator, Lugs/Floater

Eastern Carolina Vocational Center (ECVC) is a dedicated nonprofit organization committed to providing meaningful employment and job training opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Through diverse manufacturing and service operations, ECVC supports its mission while fostering an inclusive work environment that empowers its team members to succeed.

Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Machine Operator, Lugs/Floater, to join our production team. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and tending machines that shape and form products such as battery lugs.

Responsibilities

• Operates pressing machines to shape or form battery lug terminals.
• Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures.
• Removes finished items from machine and separate rejected items.
• Loads machine with raw material and cycles the machine to make finished items.
• Observes continuous operation of automatic machines to ensure that products meet specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.
• Tests and adjusts machine functions according to product specifications and using gauges and hand tools.
• Cleans and lubricates machines
• Measures and visually inspect products for surface and dimension defects in order to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
• Notifies team leader of any deficiencies in production or material handling equipment
• Maintains production records, and other documents related to training, production, and quality
• Assembles, installs, and/or repairs wiring, electrical and electronic components, machinery and equipment
• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts using cranes, hand tools, and power tools
• May help in other departments as needed

Physical Demands

• Medium work with lifting and/or moving objects up to 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, and 10 lbs. constantly.
• Ability to hear and speak.
• Good visual acuity includes depth perception, color discrimination, and peripheral vision.
• Ability to reach, handle, finger.
• Frequent crouching, stooping, or bending.

Work Environment

• Work around moving machinery and equipment.
• Repetitive use of hands/arms.
• Frequent Interruptions.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Exposure to fumes, noxious odors, dust, and/or poor ventilation.
• Frequently working in proximity to moving, mechanical parts.

Competences

• Critical Thinking and Reasoning- Apply common sense understanding to carry out multi-step but straightforward instructions. Frequent decisions, often involve initiative in identifying problems and potential solutions.
• Communication- Read material such as detailed forms, standard memos or letters
• Mathematical Skills- Calculation of percentages, ratios, or averages.
• Record Keeping- Enter, check, and verify data. Write material such as standard memos, letters, or detailed forms.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma required or GED.
• 1-2 years of directly related experience.

How to apply:

For consideration, please visit our website at www.ecvcinc.com/careers-ecvc or send a cover letter and resume to hrdept@ecvcinc.com.

If you are unable or limited in your ability to complete an application, you may request reasonable accommodations for a specific job opening by calling (252)758-4188 to schedule an appointment for assistance. 

EEO Employer – Veteran – Disability – Drug Free Workplace

Pay: From $12.10 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Machine operation: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12