Machine Operator Level 4 3k Sign-On Bonus

Position Summary

As a Level IV Machine Operator youll be a senior level operator on our manufacturing team producing fluid-system components that meet the highest quality standards. This role is ideal for an experienced machinist who can confidently and independently operate and maintain machinery in a production environment troubleshoot and solve complex problems and perform machine changeovers while maintaining a strong focus on safety quality and productivity.

Youll have the opportunity to use and grow your machining expertise every day while serving as a mentor to junior team members. Youll be provided all the tools and gauges necessary to be successful in your role. Youll work independently following set up procedures and quality plans leveraging your knowledge and experience in machining tooling and problem solving across a variety of machines in a clean safe modern temperature-controlled manufacturing environment.

What Youll Do

Your day will include a variety of responsibilities that keep production running safely and efficiently including:

• Follow Swageloks production system (SPS) such as participating in a daily shift start-up meeting with your team. Youll give or receive a shift handoff report that sets the incoming or outgoing shifts up for success.
• Perform advanced machine setups changeovers and adjustments on a variety of manufacturing equipment according to standard work instructions minimal assistance
• Monitor machine outputs for quality adjust tooling fixtures and machine settings as needed to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex machining issues related to tooling fixturing and programming.
• Inspect finished parts using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers calipers comparators ring gauges dial indicators smart gauges and other inspection tools.
• Identify and lead process improvements that enhance quality efficiency and/or safety.
• Support implementation of new equipment tooling and production methods
• Complete preventative maintenance and routine machine care.
• Document production activities accurately and maintain manufacturing records.
• Maintain a clean organized and safe work area while following all safety procedures.

• Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned equipment.

• Train and mentor less experienced operators.

What Makes You Successful

Were looking for someone who enjoys hands-on work has a strong mechanical aptitude takes pride in producing high-quality parts and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Successful candidates will have:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five years experience in machining that includes:
• Extensive machine changeover experience
• Independently troubleshooting and solving complex machine equipment tooling and programming issues
• Ability to Interpret blueprints specifications control plans and work instructions.
• Expansive tooling knowledge including but not limited to inspection gages comparator micrometers calipers 6 rule dial indicator ring gages drill/reamer Johnson gages and Datum gages magnifier and lights miscellaneous hand tools and chip strippers.

Even better if you have:

• Attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Experience mentoring junior machinists
• A willingness to work overtime hours as needed

Physical Requirements

This position requires working in a manufacturing environment and may include:

• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Frequent bending reaching and stooping.
• Lifting materials weighing 2535 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Working safely around manufacturing equipment.
• Passing required vision acuity testing where applicable.