Machine Operator (Weekend Shift)

at Valmont Industries in El Dorado, Kansas, United States

Job Description

The Machine Operator is an Individual Contributor responsible for the setup and operation of various pieces of equipment, including a straightener to straighten and square pole shafts, cutting equipment/machinery to ensure poles meet final length and diameter, press brake to form product and material handling equipment.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for machine set up, including setting rollers to specified lengths, and verifying dimensions from shop drawings
• Observe operation and periodically verify conformance of machined work to process sheet, specifications and blueprint data
• Maintain the cleanliness of work area including all equipment and machinery
• Use overhead crane to load/unload machinery
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and work both in a non-temperature controlled environment and outdoors
• Other duties as required and/or assigned

Important Details about the Role

• Setup, operate, and perform general maintenance of equipment without difficulty
• Make mathematical calculations in preparing product or setting up the machinery
• Read and decipher blueprints and flat sheets without assistance
• Accountable and responsible for essential tools and equipment provided along with the maintenance of these tools and equipment
• Actively participates in department safety, demonstrates excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures
• This position reports to the Production Supervisor