Machine Operator (Day Shift) – Mill

Meridian, ID - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 20 - 24

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Starting Wage Range: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour BOE

Shift: Day Shift - Monday-Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm

Job Summary

JST Manufacturing Inc. is seeking a Cutting Forming & Finishing Lead Operator to join our Day Shift this role youll utilize engineering blueprints and work orders to produce precision parts using cutting forming and finishing equipment. Youll also oversee daily production activities ensuring efficiency quality and on-time completion while mentoring and supporting your team.

Duties & Responsibilities

Set up and operate metal shear and saw.
Develop cut lists that minimize scrap and maximize efficiency.
Set up and operate captive fastener (PEM) machine.
Use deburring tools and equipment to meet quality standards.
Identify required materials from work orders.
Accurately interpret engineering drawings to meet tolerances fit and finish.
Competently use measuring instruments and follow quality procedures.
Track labor and materials using shop floor control software.
Maintain shop safety cleanliness and equipment stewardship.
Collaborate with team members and engineering to improve manufacturability and resolve constraints.
Perform additional tasks to support manufacturing engineering quality and quoting departments.
Safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and perform work requiring standing climbing and use of hand/power tools throughout the shift.

Job Requirements Skills & Experiences

Experience operating cutting forming and finishing machinery.
Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings.
Skilled in the use of deburring tools and equipment.
Experience cutting stainless steels and plastics.
Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for full shifts.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Additional Lead Responsibilities

Oversee daily production activities to ensure efficiency quality and timely completion.
Supervise and support production team members with training guidance and feedback.
Assign tasks monitor progress and adjust schedules to meet goals.
Ensure products meet company standards; troubleshoot and implement corrective actions.
Monitor supply levels coordinate replenishment and minimize waste.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Enforce safety protocols and company policies.
Collaborate across departments to align production with business objectives.
Maintain accurate records of metrics incidents and performance data.

Work Environment & Employee Expectations

This position requires the ability to:

Safely lift and carry push or pull objects up to 50 lbs.
Walk stand and work on feet for the duration of the shift.
Perform physical activities such as climbing stooping kneeling crouching reaching and operating tools/equipment.

QUALITY IS OUR FORMULA (CORE VALUES)

At JST quality isnt just a standard-its how we work. Were redefining what it means to show up collaborate and drive results by embedding quality into everything we do. Thats why we say: Quality is our Formula. This formula isnt just a slogan-its a mindset. Its captured in a simple but powerful equation: Q TCI²

T TEAMWORK means BEING ONE and always working together to meet company goals.
C CUSTOMER FOCUSED means BEING ALIGNED and always aligning with and focusing on your customers (both external and internal facing).
I INTEGRITY means BEING ACCOUNTABLE and always accepting and requiring accountability.
I INNOVATION means BEING IN PURSUIT of improvements by always innovating relentlessly.

This cultural is about more than words; its about aligning who we are with how we work. We have a culture where every action every idea and every solution reflects our commitment to quality and excellence.

At JST quality is not just a goal its an expectation a belief and a way of being. When you join our team youre not just contributing to our success; youre becoming part of a culture built on collaboration customer dedication ethical innovation and shared purpose.

Important Notes:

JST is an AA/EEO employer.

Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Background Check Policy: JSTs employees are subject to background checks based on business necessity. It is the employees responsibility to disclose prior arrests and convictions. If its found out that an employee might not be compliant with applicable policies JST reserves the right to conduct a background check and refusal to comply with the background check is subject to termination.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing Policy: All offers of employment are contingent upon submitting to a drug test and satisfying JSTs substance and alcohol testing requirements. If the applicant fails to comply with this policy the testing requirements of the Companys related requests or if the test result is positive and is subsequently confirmed the offer of employment shall be withdrawn.

Starting Wage Range: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour BOEShift: Day Shift - Monday-Friday 6:00am - 2:30pmJob SummaryJST Manufacturing Inc. is seeking a Cutting Forming & Finishing Lead Operator to join our Day Shift this role youll utilize engineering blueprints and work orders to produce precision parts u...

Starting Wage Range: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour BOE

Shift: Day Shift - Monday-Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm

Job Summary

Duties & Responsibilities

Set up and operate metal shear and saw.
Develop cut lists that minimize scrap and maximize efficiency.
Set up and operate captive fastener (PEM) machine.
Use deburring tools and equipment to meet quality standards.
Identify required materials from work orders.
Accurately interpret engineering drawings to meet tolerances fit and finish.
Competently use measuring instruments and follow quality procedures.
Track labor and materials using shop floor control software.
Maintain shop safety cleanliness and equipment stewardship.
Collaborate with team members and engineering to improve manufacturability and resolve constraints.
Perform additional tasks to support manufacturing engineering quality and quoting departments.
Safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and perform work requiring standing climbing and use of hand/power tools throughout the shift.

Job Requirements Skills & Experiences

Experience operating cutting forming and finishing machinery.
Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings.
Skilled in the use of deburring tools and equipment.
Experience cutting stainless steels and plastics.
Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for full shifts.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Additional Lead Responsibilities

Oversee daily production activities to ensure efficiency quality and timely completion.
Supervise and support production team members with training guidance and feedback.
Assign tasks monitor progress and adjust schedules to meet goals.
Ensure products meet company standards; troubleshoot and implement corrective actions.
Monitor supply levels coordinate replenishment and minimize waste.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Enforce safety protocols and company policies.
Collaborate across departments to align production with business objectives.
Maintain accurate records of metrics incidents and performance data.

Work Environment & Employee Expectations

This position requires the ability to:

Safely lift and carry push or pull objects up to 50 lbs.
Walk stand and work on feet for the duration of the shift.
Perform physical activities such as climbing stooping kneeling crouching reaching and operating tools/equipment.

QUALITY IS OUR FORMULA (CORE VALUES)

T TEAMWORK means BEING ONE and always working together to meet company goals.
C CUSTOMER FOCUSED means BEING ALIGNED and always aligning with and focusing on your customers (both external and internal facing).
I INTEGRITY means BEING ACCOUNTABLE and always accepting and requiring accountability.
I INNOVATION means BEING IN PURSUIT of improvements by always innovating relentlessly.

Important Notes:

JST is an AA/EEO employer.

Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.