Machine Operator I - Band Saw/Punch Operator

Custom metal fabrication shop looking for a Machine Operator I - Band Saw/Punch Operator with some previous experience. Competitive wage and benefits package with room to grow, based on experience and performance.

*Pre-employment background, drug screen, and physical required for all new hires

Description

Machine Operators are responsible for understanding and adhering to LEM’s Quality Management System and customer expectations to properly set up and operate a production machine in accordance with Leading Edge’s procedures and guidelines ensuring that product outputs meet customer requirements before product is released.

Requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

• High School Diploma / GED
• Knowledge of safety techniques and terminology
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, concepts, and procedures
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to follow instruction
• Ability to read, interpret, evaluate, and respond to procedures, specifications, drawings, and requirements
• Understand basic mathematical principles and have knowledge of measurement processes such as length, diameter, and counts
• Read and operate a tape measure and caliper
• Strong attention to detail
• Solid work ethic and pride in workmanship
• Effective verbal, written, and communication skills
• Mechanical skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)
  

Duties and Responsibilities

This position requires an individual to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Comply with all quality system requirements and specifications
• Comply with all safety system requirements and wear proper PPE and uniforms
• Perform tasks in a safe and responsible manner
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Conduct machine/equipment inspections for proper operation and mechanical integrity
• Run and document all calibration tests and procedures as required
• Maintain all assigned machine/equipment according to procedures
• Properly setup and operate assigned machine/equipment according to all procedures
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications to determine operations
• Assist in other areas of the facility as needed.
• Efficiently cut and prepare parts according to all procedures and project specifications
• Identify and locate required materials
• Maintain and document proper material tracking throughout project
• Maintain correct time keeping throughout project
• Setup and safely operate grinder
• Setup and safely operate overhead crane
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ensure that product outputs meet the specified requirements before product is released

Leading Edge Manufacturing is a trusted custom metal fabrication company with more than 30 years ofexperience serving the Gulf Coast region. The company provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions forindustries including oil and gas, maritime, power distribution, accommodations, and HVAC.
Our work includes custom enclosures, generator enclosures, crane cabs, driller’s cabins, industrial skids and frames, pilothouse consoles, switchboard enclosures, load center enclosures, HVAC cabinets, and other custom-fabricated metal products.