Machine Operator - 1st Shift/Byron Center

Machine Operator - 1st Shift / Byron Center

Job ID

2024-8490

of Openings

Type

Full-Time

Job Location : Address

990 - 84th Street S.W.

State

City

Byron Center

ZIP Code

49315

Shift

First

Overview

Why Work for MEC?

We don't want to brag, but we are honored to be the largest fabricator in the nation for 13 years in a row. In fact, you can find MEC on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE : MEC).

This would not be possible without the hard work and dedication from our 2,500 plus team members. MEC is employee-owned , meaning that what YOU do on an everyday basis impacts our success as a company.

We're also proud to be a company that is highly involved and actively supports the communities in which our facilities are located.

Founded in 1945, MEC is a manufacturer that provides a broad range of Prototyping, Metal Fabrication, Tube Bending, Machining, Welding, Coating, and Value-Added Assembly services to a variety of markets including Commercial Vehicle, Power Sports & Recreational Vehicles, Agriculture, Construction & Forestry, Military, Mining, Automotive, and Power Generation companies.

We continue to have an aggressive growth plan, operating 20 manufacturing facilities that are strategically located near its customers in 7 states.

What Does It Take to Be a Fit for working at MEC?

Great communication and attendance, so your team can count on you

• Ability to work MEC Safe, by following all safety policies and procedures
• A positive can-do attitude, a desire to learn and to be engaged
• Good hand eye coordination and an attention to detail
• A good teammate and willingness to help others

Starting pay rate $17.00 p / hr.

Sign-on Bonus $1,000

Paid Time Off upon hire, Benefits after 30 days

Work week is 4 - 10hr. days, Mon. through Thurs. (4am to 2pm) -

overtime on Fri. / Sat. (as needed)

Responsibilities

• Ensures adequate supply of component stock is at station to run machines
• Lifting, positions, and removes work pieces from machines to assist in assembly, forming, fitting, and welding
• Loads, stacks, and transports stock and work in process
• Actively monitors the condition of product being produced
• Accurately measures and checks parts for compliance
• Picks up, cleans work area, machines, tools, and equipment after use
• Fills out production reports and labels product as needed

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) combined with or one to three months related experience and / or training;

or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE ABILITY

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.

MATH ABILITY

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole number.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel;

reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance.