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Machine Operator

S & S Cycle
La Crosse, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/22/2026

JOB SUMMARY: The Machine Operator supports S&S Cycle’s exhaust manufacturing by setting up, operating, and monitoring production equipment to ensure high-quality components. This role focuses on maintaining efficient workflow, meeting production specifications, and performing basic inspections to uphold safety, quality, and performance standards within the exhaust manufacturing process.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Thoroughly understand and adhere to the department goals, objectives, and strategy

  • Establish and maintain credibility throughout the organization as an effective developer of solutions

  • Present and maintain positive morale amongst employees

  • Set up machines to start production

  • Control and adjust machine settings

  • Feed raw material or parts into semi-automated and manual machines

  • Changes tools and setups

  • Detect unusual occurrences during manufacturing processes

  • Perform quality checks and make necessary adjustments

  • Train other operators in the cell(s)


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience working as a machine operator

  • Knowledge of fabrication machinery and measurement tools

  • Understanding of production procedures

  • Attention to detail

  • Flexible, energetic, forward-thinking, and creative with high moral and ethical standards

  • High analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus

  • Well organized and self-directed

  • Able to relate to people at all levels of the organization in a positive fashion

  • Proficient in using gauges and tools for measurement

  • Have good mechanical ability

  • Minimum of 2-3 years experience preferred in related field


Physical Demands:

Mobility:

  • Standing: Continuously

  • Walking: Frequently

  • Sitting: Occasionally

  • Bending/Stooping: Occasionally

  • Kneeling: Occasionally

Lifting/Carrying:

  • Lifting up to 50 lbs: Occasionally

  • Carrying up to 20 lbs: Frequently

  • Pushing/Pulling up to 50 lbs: Occasionally


Hand/Arm Movements:

  • Reaching Overhead: Occasionally

  • Reaching Forward: Frequently

  • Fine motor skills (gripping):Occasionally

Sensory Requirements:

  • Vision: Must have the ability to observe and distinguish defects in parts at arms length and determine if further processing is necessary.


VALUE ASSESSMENT TARGETS:

  • Adaptability & Flexibility Proficient

  • Commitment & Initiative Proficient

  • Communication & Interpersonal Skills General Understanding

  • Customer Focus Proficient

  • Decision Making Ability & Judgment Proficient

  • Honesty & Integrity Proficient

  • Leadership & Teamwork Proficient

  • Performance: Quality & Quantity General Understanding

  • Professionalism & Attitude Proficient

  • Vision & Innovation General Understanding


POSITION IDENTIFICATION:

  • Hourly

  • Position Code - 2

  • MRA Job Code - 61023

  • EEO Classification – Operatives

Salary : $21 - $24

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