Automatic Press Operator - 2nd Shift

Introduction

If you are looking for an organization committed to the principles of Excellence, Integrity, Faith, and Teamwork, then Ridgeview Industries offers a challenging and rewarding employment opportunity for you.

One of the great benefits of working at Ridgeview Industries is our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), an additional retirement benefit that grows over time. As an ESOP owner, you’ll share in the success of the company! This unique plan helps build long-term financial security while strengthening our shared commitment to Ridgeview’s future.

Ridgeview Industries is a leading metal stamping and assembly supplier primarily serving the automotive market. Our privately held and employee owned company, founded upon Christian principles, currently employs approximately 600 team members across 4 plant locations.

We are seeking experienced Automatics Press Operators for our Grand Rapids, Mi. location with a patient, friendly, and positive attitude. The ideal candidate for this role will have the following credentials!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Strive to achieve company objectives while demonstrating company’s Mission Statement, Safety Policies, Quality Policy, and Ridgeview Principles in the performance of daily activities. Sets up and operates automatic press operations according to production instructions following Governmental and/or Company Safety and housekeeping policies/procedures.

· Follow Safety policies including consistently utilizing required personal protective equipment.

· Ensure quality requirements are achieved by completing visual and fixture checks, reading and following Quality communications, and following established process.

· Must be familiar with the operating features of a metal stamping press.

· Read, understand, and follow departmental instructions and company policies.

· Maintain work area cleanliness, 5’S principles, and organization of materials.

· Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Works well in a team environment and strives for continued improvements.

· High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one to six months related experience and/or one to six months departmental training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Ability to read and write in English. Ability to present information to other employees of organization.

· Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.

· Familiarity of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and manufacturing machinery.

· Ability to work with basic computer programs, such as MS Word, Internet, or Apps.

· Willing to learn and perform other roles within the automatic press department (Steel Receiving, Transfer Press, Die Setting).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

· Talk and hear.

· Stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

· The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

· Vision abilities must be adequate to perform job.

Work Environment

This position is performed in an active metal manufacturing environment. Employees work around operating machinery, moving mechanical equipment, powered industrial vehicles, overhead cranes, and heavy steel machines. The role involves exposure to elevated noise level, airborne industrial particles, vibration, temperature variations, and typical production floor activities including handling metal product that may have sharp edges.

Why do you want to join Ridgeview Industries?

It will begin during a visit when you feel the passion of the people and culture that permeates from every contact you make. Or, you may hear from some of our many 15-30 year co-workers what they love about Ridgeview. Or, you may feel a deep connection with our Mission Statement that was developed by our employees. We are a business with a purpose that goes beyond parts and profits, and we endeavor to be different from other manufacturers in our industry and beyond. Do you believe in and align with our twelve guiding Principles?

Teamwork, Passion, Golden Rule, Trust, Communication, Accountability

Follow the Process, Data Driven, Continuous Improvement, Personal Growth

Pray Hard – Work Hard – Trust God, Excellence in All things

Our family-like culture has been shaped in over 45 years of business. We believe in our values, vision and purpose, and seek to be continually learning and growing to best serve our employees, customers, suppliers and community. Is this the place and next chapter for you?

Reporting to the Automatics Supervisor, this position offers an attractive level of compensation and benefits package including:

· Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and flexible spending account(s)

· Matching 401(k) retirement plan (Traditional and Roth options)

· Paid vacation, vacation purchase option, and 10 paid holidays

· One paid day per year to serve your community.

· Many employee programs including an on-site fitness facility

· Tuition reimbursement

· Employee profit-sharing bonus

· Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

· And much more.

Pay: From $19.85 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20