Job Description

Overview

Whip Mix Corporation focuses on making reliable products and putting our customers first. We are a strong Equal Employment Opportunity employer who realizes that our team members are the reason we are successful.

Job Skills / Requirements

Machine Operator – Full Time

Whip Mix Corporation - West

Fort Collins, CO

$18 - $21 an hour DOE

We are seeking a Full-Time Machine Operator.

Benefits begin on your 31^st day of employment!

Job Purpose

Performs repetitive operations on small standardized parts to close tolerances using basic machine shop equipment, including but not limited to drills, mills, lathes, presses, grinders, tumblers and sanders.

Understands and supports the vision of the company. This person should develop a sense of dependability and responsibility among their team members, operate with enthusiasm and lead by example. They will make certain their own assigned tasks are completed satisfactorily and to standards that are set for the team. Lean tools, methods and philosophy will be learned, utilized and embraced. Communication will be given and received freely, frequently, consistently, accurately and professionally. The priorities of safety first, quality second and production third will be accepted and required.

Job Functions and Responsibilities  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Worker Characteristics     

1. Possess working knowledge of machine operations, materials and production standards
2. Reads blueprints and understands measuring procedures
3. Uses scales, calipers, micrometers, direct reading and fixed gauges to measure work
4. Competent in basic math skills, i.e. shop arithmetic
5. Has language skills sufficient to allow reading of written instructions and the ability to leave a written log for subsequent shifts or co-workers
6. Must have working knowledge of machining operations, materials, production standards and measuring instruments
7. Ability to be flexible and open-minded

Summary Education & Experience Required

• High school diploma or GED required
• Vocational or high school education may be supplemented by on-the-job training plus two years of applied machine shop experience.

Working Conditions

• Daily exposure to the noise levels, dust, odor and potential dangers of tools and equipment in a typical machine shop/assembly production area.
• Must be able to perform repetitive operations
• Eyesight sufficient to examine parts for cosmetic defects and use appropriate measuring equipment
• Ability to lift 50 pounds 45 inches from the floor several times a day
• Involves bending, reaching and standing for long periods of time
• Ability to carry chips, parts and material back and forth in the building, place on shelves and lift into ship disposal areas
• Must be willing to work shifts and overtime if required

Job Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performs repetitive operations on small standardized parts to close tolerances using basic machine shop equipment, including but not limited to drills, mills, lathes, presses, grinders, tumblers and sanders.
• Recognizes defective tooling, machine malfunctions and dimensional deviations. 
• Makes minor machine set-ups and keeps fixtures clear of chips to insure proper positioning of work. 
• Removes chips and performs simple maintenance procedures. 
• Ensures product quality and takes appropriate action when non-conformances are identified. 

 Requirements include:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Vocational or high school education may be supplemented by on the job training plus two years of applied machine shop experience.
• Possess working knowledge of machine operations, materials and production standards.
• Reads blueprints and understands measuring procedures
• Uses scales, calipers, micrometers, direct reading and fixed gauges to measure work.
• Competent in basic math skills, i.e. shop arithmetic

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule/Hours:

• Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

Location:

• Fort Collins, CO

Pay Frequency:

• Bi-Weekly

Education Requirements (Any)

HS Diploma or GED

Additional Information / Benefits

We offer competitive wages and benefits; which include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability, Long Term Care, Short Term Disability, 401k, and 10 holidays per year.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan