General Labor

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Job Description

Job Title: General Labor Date: 08/11/2025

Reports To: Manufacturing Supervisor

Summary

Research Tool & Die Works is seeking a motivated candidate to fill a press operator position. The ideal candidate will be able to operate or tend machines to cut, shear, punch, or bend metal material in a safe and efficient manner. This position will also be required to operate a saw machine safely and in an efficient manner. Attention to detail will be required as the individual needs to trim materials to specified lengths utilizing a job card.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Read work orders and production schedules to determine specifications, such as materials, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Load workpieces into machines.
• Operate, machines to cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten material.
• Measure completed workpieces to verify conformance to specifications, using gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers.
• Accurately complete paperwork, job cards, and material status sheet
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures
• Other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• Strong attention to detail
• Good habits of keeping workstations clean along with being punctual and honest
• Detail-oriented and proactive to ensure quality.
• Able to keep count of parts completed.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in noisy environments
• Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times
• Requires repetitive movement, occasional bending or twisting.
• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment.
• Requires working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions.
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable

This position includes access or potential access to export-controlled data. Therefore, you will need to qualify as a U.S. Person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Permanent Resident or a political asylee in compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Acceptable proof of this status includes a US Passport, Permanent Resident Card, US birth Certificate, or Naturalization Certificate. Maintenance, including renewal, of licensing authorization is a condition of employment. Government authorization may be a suitable alternative after review on a case-by-case basis.

This is a full-time 40-hour-per-week position; overtime will be scheduled as needed. The standard shift is from 7:00 AM-4:15 PM Monday-Thursday and 7:00 AM-12:00 PM on Friday. Research Tool & Die Works provides an extensive benefits package in which employees can participate, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and life insurance, paid vacation, 401K with employer contributions, and transportation assistance. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone looking to grow within a great organization!

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled