Shop Assistant/Machine Operator

Description Versatile and dependable Shop Assistant/Machine Operator will support Red Head manufacturing team in this fast-paced position. Employee resource responsible for backfilling production gaps and handling a wide variety of tasks wherever required. Requirements KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Load and unload raw materials and finished parts into CNC machinery • Set up and operate manual lathes, drills, and Bridgeport mills for short-run jobs • Perform finishing tasks including belting, deburring, and grinding parts to specification • Step in to backfill tasks for team members to keep production lines running smoothly • Ability to read blueprints, mechanical drawings and use precision measuring tools • High adaptability and willingness to switch to a wide variety of tasks, frequently throughout typical day • Work in a manner to ensure production standards are met • Complete all required paperwork accurately, attention to detail • Proceed under minimal supervision, initiative-taker • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment across multiple shop stations PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, GENERAL WORKING ENVIRONMENT: • Strong physical stamina requires standing, bending and lifting parts using proper lifting techniques, lift assist • Impact, crush, cut and pinch-point knowledge • Chemical exposure, SDS awareness • Seasonal warm, cold EDUCATION, PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • High school graduate or GED equivalent, vocational a plus • Experience operating manual shop machinery (Mills, lathes, drills), understanding of CNC machine operation and part loading • Mechanical aptitude • Attention to time management, results-oriented • Related computer functions, knowledge of manufacturing process functions • Some on the job training, comprehension of machine operating procedures and adherence to safety protocols ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS: • Assist in meeting overall company continuous improvement goals of safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity • Participate in yearly physical inventory Salary Description $18.00/Hr.

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