What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator position at KEEL?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Keel provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, (including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, status as a protected veteran or spouse thereof, height, weight, marital or familial status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, Keel complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which Keel has facilities.
To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Keel will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, recruitment advertising, hiring, job assignment, promotion, demotion, discipline, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, or rates of pay, benefits, and selection for training. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by Keel where appropriate.
Full-time
Description
- CNC press brakes
- Laser cutting systems (e.g., TRUMPF)
- Plasma and oxy-fuel cutting tables
- Band saws and beam lines
- Vertical and horizontal machining centers
- Welding and grinding equipment
- Perform machine setups, including loading materials, adjusting tooling, and entering programs.
- Review work instructions and maintain quality standards while supporting different areas of production as needed.
- Read and interpret blueprints and work instructions.
- Measure and inspect parts to ensure accuracy and quality.
- Perform basic machine maintenance and clean work area regularly.
- Assist with material handling and movement of parts when required.
- Follow safety guidelines and wear proper PPE at all times.
- Communicate with team members and supervisors about job progress or issues.
- Support production priorities and shift between work areas based on operational needs.
- All other duties assigned.
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Minimum of 2–4 years of machine operation experience in a manufacturing setting.
- Experience in steel fabrication is preferred.
- Experience operating industrial machinery in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read blueprints and follow written/verbal instructions.
- Familiarity with using measuring tools such as calipers, tape measures, and micrometers.
- Basic understanding of machine programming (for CNC-controlled equipment).
- Comfortable working in a shop environment with exposure to heat, noise, and heavy materials.
- Willingness to cross-train and support different equipment or production lines.
Keel provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, (including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, status as a protected veteran or spouse thereof, height, weight, marital or familial status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, Keel complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which Keel has facilities.
To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Keel will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, recruitment advertising, hiring, job assignment, promotion, demotion, discipline, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, or rates of pay, benefits, and selection for training. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by Keel where appropriate.
