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Lathe Setup Operator

MARSHALLTOWN HAMMER LLC
Walnut, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/16/2025

Defiance & Zuckerman Lathe Setup Operator

Join our team and work for the market leader of construction tools at MARSHALLTOWN Hammer (previously V&B Manufacturing.)

**Now under new ownership. Learn more about MARSHALLTOWN at www.marshalltown.com

Here atMARSHALLTOWN Hammer, we pride ourselves on creating a healthy company culture where new and good ideas are embraced, where excellence and effort are rewarded, decisions are made efficiently, and where we have the resources available in our top-notch facilities to accomplish the goals in which we set out to achieve. Our team strives to problem-solve the constantly evolving needs that arise at our facilities. If being a part of a team that aims to manufacture superior quality tools, works hard, is nimble, and challenges the status quo, then joining theMARSHALLTOWN Hammerteam is the right opportunity for you!

The Defiance and Zuckerman Lathe Setup Operator is responsible for performing a wide range of duties related to sharpening, shaping, and maintaining cutting tools, cams, and knives used in production. This role ensures optimal production rates while maintaining high standards of quality and smooth finishes. The position requires general knowledge of various trades, adherence to established procedures, and decision-making within established guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Sharpen cutting tools and shape cams and knives according to specified patterns.

  • Set knives and cams on machines to achieve the desired size, shape, and finish.

  • Make necessary machine adjustments to ensure proper feed and size maintenance.

  • Perform routine measurements and report results to quality control.

  • Tear down various shop machines for repairs, diagnose issues, and replace parts as needed.

  • Maintain proper working condition of shop electrical equipment, including wiring, motors, starters, switches, and panel boards.

  • Ensure adherence to quality standards.

  • Meets various hourly production goals

  • Maintains a clean work area

  • Actively ensures that all safety requirements and procedures are met at all times

  • Other duties and project work as assigned by supervisors

Requirements:

  • Attention to detail, communication, and maintaining quality while meeting production requirements are essential skills

  • Experience in using standard methods and procedures for tool sharpening and machine adjustments.

  • Must be able to use standard hand tools, air tools, and power tools

  • Familiarity with electrical equipment maintenance and repair.

  • Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

  • Ability to calculate, reason, problem solve, and read and write in English

  • Frequent standing, walking, gripping, and reaching as well as occasional bending, twisting, kneeling, climbing, pushing/pulling, and reaching above shoulder level

  • Lifting up to 40 lbs without assistance

MARSHALLTOWN offers comprehensive total rewards packages to include competitive wages, matching 401k retirement plans, Dental, Traditional and High Deductible Health Plans with employer HSA contributions, and vacation eligibility, just to name a few!

MARSHALLTOWN Hammer is proud to provide equal employment opportunity to individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, protected disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.

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