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Machine Operator

Hydro Tube Enterprises, INC.
Sanford, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2025

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Now hiring for First and Second shift positions.

All training will be completed on First Shift.

Summary: Observe and operate one or more type of cutting or forming machine tool to detect work piece defects or machine malfunctions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Read blueprints or work instructions to determine product specifications and tooling instructions, and to plan operational sequences.
  • Start machine and check coolant level.
  • Position, adjust, and secure stock material or work pieces against stops, on arbors, or in chucks, fixtures, or automatic feeding mechanisms, manually.

· Inspect work pieces for defects, and measure work pieces to determine accuracy of machine operation, using rules, templates, or other measuring instruments.

· Operate a powered industrial truck.

· All other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

· Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

· Mathematics - Using basic mathematics to solve problems. Read tape-measure to1/32 of an inch.

· Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

· Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

· Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Able to read basic blueprints, calipers and micrometers.

· Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions ,conclusions or approaches to problems.

· Language – Must be proficient in English. Reading, comprehending and understand the English language.

Education and/or Experiences:

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) preferred.

Computer Skills:

Basic knowledge of computers.

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.

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 walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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 moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Hydro Tube Enterprises is a drug-free workplace. Wages are based on skills and experience. We offer paid holidays, PTO, 401K retirement plan, health insurance and professional development education. Hydro Tube Enterprises, INC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • On-the-job training
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Night shift
  • Overtime

Application Question(s):

  • What shift are you interested in? First shift or Second shift?
  • If you are applying for Second Shift, can you train on first shift?

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17

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