Job Title: Machine Operator

Department: Manufacturing

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Shifts: 1st or 2nd

GWS is the North American leader in the design and manufacturing of custom cutting tools. Servicing industries including Aerospace, Automotive, Medical, Energy and general Engineering. As the fastest growing company in our industry, the career opportunities are numerous and the pathways for advancement nearly limitless.

Job Summary: The Machine Operator will work with various manual machines to produce premium quality, high precision, cutting tools. Will verify accuracy by using engineering prints, component drawings, assembly drawings, and engineering specifications.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the setup and offsets as required.
• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances for finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and material on machines such as mills, lathes, grinders and shapers.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors and speed, feed, depth, and angle cut.
• Check machinery on a daily basis to ensure functionality.
• Other duties assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• Certification from a qualified training institution in the field of machining is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 1 year machine shop experience is required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong math skills required to perform day to day operations including the ability to convert metric to inch and decimal to fraction.
• Ability to accurately read blueprints.
• Ability to calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and calipers.
• Ability to machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and grinders.
• Ability to measure, examine, and test completed tools in order to detect defects and ensure conformance with specifications.
• Ability to set up, adjust, and operate basic machine tools in order to perform precision machining operations.
• Ability to monitor feeds and speeds of machines during the machining process.

Benefits/Compensation

• PTO with an additional 10 paid holidays per year
• Retirement 401k employer match
• Pre-tax 401k and post-tax 401k Roth retirement savings plan options
• 100% Match of Employee contributions into an HSA up to the IRS annual limit
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee assistance program
• Basic and voluntary life insurance options
• Short and long term disability options
• Premium pay for 2nd and 3rd shift
• Employee referral bonuses

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Machining: 1 year (Required)
• Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person