Machine Operator

Brief Description

At Sabre Industries, we connect and power America’s communities with world-class utility and telecom solutions. We reliably build a better world together; one customer, one team, and one community at a time.

Our teams live out the organization’s core values of integrity, commitment, innovation, and connection. That’s how we continuously exceed our high standards of enterprise excellence—by creating a space for our engaged employees to thrive.

With consistent hiring opportunities nationwide and countless career levels, chances are the next big step on your career path starts here. We work with our employees to create customized career paths and development in all facets of the organization. People will always be our greatest asset, and we place emphasis on enhancing the lives of our employees.

Scope Of Responsibility

Perform duties required for the movement of raw, in-process and finished materials throughout the production process. This position is also responsible for sawing of 18J/14J bolt material as required by the blueprints. Under the direction of the Lead and Supervisor, the Material Handler will follow directions and operate in an efficient, clean, safe and cost-effective manner in order to achieve the goals and key performance metrics in line with the organization’s objectives.

Essential Duties

• Determines the sequence of operation by reading the shop drawings, specifications (if supplied) and all work orders.
• Cuts, lays out, saws, punches, bends, drills or stamps materials as detailed on the shop drawings with minimal operator defects.
• Changes or replaces tooling and/or consumables on the machines as needed.
• Uses proper setting technique of the machines to avoid damage to the machines.
• Accurately reads and understand a tape measure to 1/16 inch.
• Follows assigned work instructions to prepare items to be processed.
• Logs in & out of the Epicor computer system to report run time and quantities.
• Loads programs related to nesting summaries into the machines.
• Performs simple maintenance diagnosis of machines.
• Crane, Hoist, Gantries Operations and Safety including Load Capacity and Pre-Operational Checklist Forklift Certification on 5k or 6k forklift and combi lifts.
• Keeps assigned work area clean and organized at all times & assists with keeping other work areas clean & organized.
• Contributes to a safe working environment by being responsible for quality, safety, organization and cleanliness in all areas of operation.
• Contributes to team effort be communicating & working well with others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Position Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, including reading, writing and speaking English
• Knowledge of general safety guidelines and Sabre’s quality expectations and application in the workplace
• Actively seeks and supports continuous improvement activities in process efficiencies, costs and effectiveness of work
• Possesses strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to plan, organize, pay attention to details and multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
• Education and Experience Requirements
• Must be able to understand basic English
• Experience using forklifts highly preferred
• Ability to read, write and speak in English highly preferred
• Regular and on-time attendance
• Work in your shift as scheduled
• Getting along with coworkers
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to work with frequent interruptions in workflow and constantly changing priorities.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time with the ability to move throughout the office or outside manufacturing plant as needed.
• Must be able to perform physical activities that require use of fingers, hands and arms, such as sitting, typing, using office equipment and reaching. Some additional physical activities may require walking, stooping, bending, twisting and handling of materials.
• Position requires manual dexterity, arm-hand steadiness and a safety-minded individual.
• Must have the ability to concentrate on tasks for long periods of time and be able to observe and receive information from all relevant sources.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing as well as answer telephones and greet customers.
  
  

Benefits

At Sabre Industries, we invest in your future with a competitive benefits program. As a full-time employee, you are eligible for:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement
• Life and Disability Coverage
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Health and Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
• Overtime & Per Diem Opportunities
  
  

Sabre Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Revised: 10/14/2024