First shift Saw/ Shear Operator

Description:

Due to our continued growth, Wright Manufacturing, Inc. (WMI), an award winning producer of commercial grade lawn equipment, is looking for committed people to join our machining team, assisting the department and team in the manufacture and building of one of the safest, most durable and highest quality lawn equipment in the world.

First shift. 5:30-2PM

*Overtime may be required on a daily or weekly basis

Essential Functions:

· Set up with some assistance and operate mechanical/ CNC hydraulic shears, saws, iron workers, and rolls

· Select correct feeds, speeds, blade gaps, and/or tooling for the job

· Load, install, and setup the tooling for repetitive work per job plan as required

· Process long steel material, cutting to length, deburring, and tube bending

· Read blue print and work order instructions to correctly produce parts

· Perform assigned work to time standards and quality expectations

· Assist less experienced saw/Shear Operators and other production team members

· Accurately account for time and work completed via online computer data collection system

· Make decisions and problem solve for routine manufacturing issues or seek assistance

· Initiate quality control documents for materials and parts production issues

· Maintain performance log books on assigned area equipment, report deficiencies to the maintenance team

· Participate in equipment preventative maintenance and assist service technicians with machine repairs

· Ensure quality standards and processes are used throughout the facility

· Ensure safety guidelines are being met to assure a safe work environment

· Proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment

Requirements:

Requirements of Machining- Saw/Shear Operators:

· Strong attention to detail

· Strong background in metal saw/shear and fabrication

· Must understand how to read measurements on a tape measure

· Able to work in a fast paced environment

· Demonstrate ability to work independently without daily supervision

· Able to effectively communicate and understand job instructions both verbally and written in the English language.

· Ability to effectively interpret and translate instructions to other employees in a professional and respectful manner

· Working knowledge and understanding of saw, shear, roll, and punch operations

· Ability to measure parts accurately and familiar with basic shop hand tools

· Ability to read blueprints or part drawings

· Some experience with material handling with an overhead crane

· Flexible and responsive

· Ability to perform basic mathematical computations

· Basic problem solving skills

· Strong orientation toward quality, safety, and continuous improvement

· Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. when required

· Ability to regularly stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms

· Ability to squat/kneel, bend, twist/turn, grasp and reach overhead and outward frequently

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

· Ability to work in an environment that is not climate controlled

· Ability to work in a moderate to high noise level environment

· Excellent attendance record

Education and Experience:

· High school diploma or GED required

· Ability to understand basic mechanical and manufacturing techniques

· Three years minimum experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

WMI is committed to cross-training and inter-department personnel movements. In the last year alone we have been able to promote almost 10% of our work force into higher level roles.

Wright Manufacturing is proud to offer Manufacturing Machining-Saw/Shear Operators the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance and long term disability
• Health Savings Accounts/Flexible Spending Accounts/Dependent Care Savings Accounts
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 4% of your contribution with full vesting upon eligibility
• Paid Leave accrued based on hours worked at approximately 120 hours per year
• 8 PAID Holidays
• Voluntary Short-term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Weekly pay checks
• Training and cross training
• Frequent opportunity for over time paid at time and one half
• Pride in our Team and our Products

Due to the volume of applications received only those applicants identified for the interview process will be contacted.

We work hard and care deeply. Why? Because quality matters. Our customers depend on our team to build a quality product.
At Wright Manufacturing, Inc. we are “More than just a mower”… Find out why atwww.wrightmfg.comWMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer