A Global Leader: Pridgeon & Clay is one of the largest independent, value-added manufacturers and suppliers of stamped and fine blanked components for a variety of industries and applications. A global workforce of over 1000 skilled employees contributes to our full service approach to design, prototyping, validation and manufacturing excellence.
Position: Machine Operator
Reports to: Team Leader—Manufacturing & Production
Shifts: 1st Shift (6:30am-2:30pm), 2nd Shift (2:30pm-10:30pm), 3rd Shift (10:30pm-6:30am), Continuous Days (6:30am-6:30pm 2 days on/2 days off/3 days on), Continuous Nights (6:30pm-6:30am, 2 days on/2 days off/3 days on)
Pay: Starting hourly is $12.70 with ample opportunity for overtime and growth
Mission: The Machine Operator in Grand Rapids, Michigan, sets up and operates machines according to standard, documented procedures and instructions to produce parts that meet or exceed documented quality standards in an exemplary manner according to company quality policies.
Investing In Employees: Pridgeon & Clay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a private, family-owned company, P&C offers outstanding benefits to its diverse and engaged employees. From award-winning on-site training and generous tuition reimbursement to premier employer-paid health insurance and Employee Stock Ownership, P&C invests in its employees so that they can live out the P&C Values of Integrity, People, Customers, Safety and Ownership.
Qualified candidates will possess the following Minimum Requirements:
- Diploma or GED
- Three months experience operating machines, such as welders, riveters, grinders, tappers, assembly machine, or manufacturing machinery
- Excellent work records (including attendance)
- Operators are responsible for owning a set of approved calibers.
The Primary Activities of the Machine Operator include:
Machine Operation/Quality:
- Prepare machines and their work sites for set up.
- Read, understand and complete all production paperwork.
- Follow set up instructions when operating machines.
- Read, follow and complete tags.
- Follow control plans (inspection sheets) to complete first piece and in-process checks.
- Operate machines to process parts, such as loading and unloading components
- Conduct visual inspections of parts.
- Use calipers and micrometers, as required.
- Operate the CMM and interpret CMM reports.
- Troubleshoot machines to ensure both part quality and maximum production levels.
- Utilize machine downtime.
- Perform production support activities as directed by the Team Leader.
Safety/Continuous Improvement:
- Follow safety procedures during all phases of work with and around machines, including use of controls, safety devices, and coolants, and uses personal protective equipment for the work environment.
- Identify potential safety issues and takes appropriate action.
- Organize and maintain efficiency of personal work area to optimize performance (based on audit score).
- Increase necessary technical knowledge.
- Suggest and implement ideas to increase personal and departmental efficiency.
- Participate in, and support, lean initiatives, continuous improvement, and problem-solving events.
- Identify and attempt to eliminate types of waste.
Professionalism:
- Consistently exhibit appropriate attendance habits, working the hours necessary to perform the job.
- Provide necessary, accurate, and timely feedback of all pertinent information to co-workers and management.
- Effectively communicate with co-workers and management personnel to enhance teamwork and communication initiatives.
- Consistently adhere to, and support, company policies and procedures, including ISO, TS16949, and safety regulations.
- Accept instructions and duties in a positive manner.
- Treat all co-workers with dignity and respect.
- Assist in maintaining P&C values (Integrity, People, Customers, Safety and Ownership) daily, through thoughts and actions.
