Machine Operator

Job Description

Set up and operate equipment across the Fabrication Department and handle materials to support daily production. The role is cross-trained across multiple cells (saw, press brake, drill, tube bending, lasers, and more).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet daily production and quality goals.
• Set up and operate machinery in the Fabrication area, including cold saw, hydraulic press, press brake, drill press, tube bender, flat-bed laser, tube laser, and other equipment as assigned.
• Perform changeovers and basic adjustments (tooling, offsets, parameters) to maintain part quality and throughput.
• Tube bending: select tooling (mandrel/pressure die/wiper as applicable), set CLR/radius, check spring-back, and verify critical dimensions.
• Laser operations (as assigned): load programs, verify nests, perform basic checks (nozzle/lens, focus), and confirm first-piece quality; record part counts and runtime.
• Use measurement equipment to verify dimensions against drawings and work instructions.
• Keep work areas clean and organized; perform routine preventative maintenance; report malfunctions and quality issues to Supervisor.
• Identify and segregate nonconforming material and follow documented procedures.
• Follow and retain all work instructions, safety rules, and standard practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to read and interpret drawings and follow written work instructions.
• Proficient with measurement tools (calipers, tape, squares, gauges).
• Good understanding of basic quality control principles and safe material handling.
• Comfortable using hand tools; able to work independently or in a team.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Required: Recent hands-on experience with at least one of the following: fiber flat-bed laser, tube laser, or CNC tube bending (cross-training provided for additional cells).
• Forklift certified, or ability to become certified with provided training.

Education and Experience

• 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off

Shift

• 8-hour shift (1st)

Ability to Commute: Fletcher, NC 28732 (Required)

Pay Rate: $19.50/hr (increase to $20 after 90 days)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Fletcher, NC 28732 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fletcher, NC 28732: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20