What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator position at Sunward Steel Buildings Inc.?
About Us
Sunward Steel Buildings is an American manufacturer of cutting-edge custom metal buildings sold domestically and internationally. Metal buildings are revered as the most sustainable building type and used in a wide variety of industries and are 100% recyclable. Steel is the most recycled material on earth. Sunward is focused on the exponential growth of this green building industry. Sunward prides itself in customization, cost efficiency, time effectiveness of its building solutions.
About the Role
A Machine Operator installs, fixes and operates various types of machinery and ensures the machine works at its full capacity and performs timely quality checks and is a resilient, team-minded individual who does not stray away from a challenge. Duties and responsibility often include:
- Setting up manufacturing equipment.
- Use machine equipment to complete tasks.
- Ensure quality of parts or materials meets standards.
- Evaluates efficiency of machines and identifies improvements as needed.
- Follows all safety rules and practices.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
About You
Basic Qualifications
- Basic math including fractions
- Read shop drawing
- Use of a tape measure
- Manufacturing machinery experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior relevant experience
- Forklift certified
- Overhead crane experience
- Inventory control knowledge
- Proficiency with hand tools
Physical Requirements
- Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
- Must be able to see details at close range.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.
EEOC Statement
Sunward Steel and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: we are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Sunward Steel and its affiliates are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.