Machine Operator 1 (Router Operator)

Position Title: Machine Operator 1 (Router Operator)

Department: Router CNC

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Category: Non-Exempt

Shift: Days 5:00am – 3:30pm M-Th

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 DOE

Under general supervision Operate computer-controlled machines to perform one or more machine functions on metal. Set up and operate a CNC gantry style router to produce precision metal and plastic parts and components. Precision component makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical components. Will also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

BENEFITS!

• 3 DAY WEEKENDS
• ALL TOOLS AND PPE PROVIDED AND PAID FOR
• 100% EMPLOYEE-OWNED COMPANY
• COMPANY PAID HEALTHCARE
• 4 DAY WORK WEEK MONDAY – THURSDAY
• PAID TIME OFF ACCRUES ON DAY ONE! UP TO 18 PAID DAYS OFF YOUR FIRST YEAR!
• 401k, TUITION REIMBURSEMENT, LIFE INSURANCE, LTD, AND MORE!

• Stop machines to remove finished work pieces, or to change tooling, setup, or work piece placement, according to required machining sequences.
• Confer with supervisors or programmers to resolve machine malfunctions and production errors, and to obtain approval to continue production.
• Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems.
• Lift work pieces to machines manually, or with hoists or cranes.
• Check to ensure that work pieces are properly lubricated and cooled during machine operation.
• Measure dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.

Skills:

• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.

• Control Precision - The ability to adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle quickly and repeatedly to exact positions.
• Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Reaction Time - The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate);

Over 3 years of related experience preferred

Ability to Pass Internal Forklift Certification training

• Able to lift to 40 lbs. Position requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, crawling, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity. Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to complete tasks.
• Ability to drive and operate a Forklift

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

SAFE Boats International, LLC abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. SAFE Boats takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

SAFE Boats International, LLC is a participant in E-Verify, and is a Member of Drug Free Business. All new hires are subject to pre-employment drug screening and criminal background checks. Credit checks are required for some positions. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age and a US citizen or lawful resident of the United States