Machine Operator – Rolls & Saws

Position: Machine Operator – Rolls & Saws

Location: Richmond, VA

Duration: Contract to Hire

Pay Rate: $18-19/hour

Shift: 1st (6am-2:30pm)

Benefits/Incentive: Insurance Provided (Medical, Dental, Vision, etc.)

Position Summary:

Under immediate to moderate supervision, the Machine Operator operates fabricating machines such as fabrication roller, hydraulic rolls, automated band saws, metal punch machine, and other machinery as required, that cut, shape and bend metal plates to produce an array of products.

• Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Positions stops or guides to specified length as indicated by blueprints, scale, rule, or template.
• Maintains fabricating equipment and adjusts prepare equipment for safe and efficient operation.
• Moves parts and/or work pieces manually, by hoist or forklift and secures parts using clamps, braces, etc. prior to machine operation.
• Maintains production quantities, efficiencies and quality of parts fabricated.
• Positive team-based attitude and a willingness to cross train on machinery in the fabrication department.
• Ability to adhere to company safety expectations and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to use and read a tape measure, protractor, and various other measuring tools.

• Ability to read and understand English
• Capable of performing standard measurements.
• Must be able to use and read a tape measure, protractor, and various other measuring tools.
• Ability to read drawings and sketches
• Ability to adhere to company safety expectations and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Good math skills
• Mechanical aptitude

• High school diploma or GED certificate preferred
• Minimum of 1 – 3 years of previous experience operating heavy production/fabrication machinery.  Years of service will vary depending upon level of position.  Years listed are for entry level (Grade 1)
• Experience with JD Edwards helpful

• Work performed in a loud manufacturing environment.
• The following activities are required up to 100% of a typical day:
• Stand on a concrete surface
• Use hands or fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Hear
• Lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Lift, push, and pull 51 to over 100 pounds with assistance
• Work near moving mechanical parts

• Walk, talk 

• Walk
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Talk
• Work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
• Working around fumes or airborne particles

• Close and distance vision
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception

• Machinery used includes grinder, drill motor, pallet jack
• Automatic Saw/Band
• Amada punch press
• Forklift
• Metal punch machine

• Must pass a criminal background check (7-year felony sex offender)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test (10 panels for recreational drugs and opiates)
• Applicants for employment must be U.S. Citizens or nationals, U.S. permanent residents (i.e., current Green Card holders), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Salary : $18 - $19