Machine Operator - Day Shift - Ditch Witch (Plant 3)

Ditch Witch is now hiring Machine Operators for day shift at Plant 3. Apply now to learn more about this career opportunity.

Day shift, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM, with Overtime as needed, Monday-Friday

Typical Starting Pay:

Machine Operator I, $18.30/hr.

Machine Operator II, $18.39/hr.-$22.00/hr., based on experience

What Can We Give You?

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Matching up to 4%, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, 10 Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, and more!

Machine Operator at Ditch Witch:

This employee will operate one or more of various production machines. Machines operated may include: lathes, mills, drills, saws, automatic welders, benders, punches, shears, flame cuts, hi-definition & plasma, laser, heat treat, shot blast, etc. As a cross-functional team member of this division he or she may also assemble components and perform other duties as assigned.

What Will You Do?

• Set up, adjust, and operate production equipmentwhilemonitoring the performance of the machine and carrying out operations in propersequence.

• Set up fixtures, mount parts in fixtures/components, and perform mechanical assemblyusing hand and air tools (wrenches, torque wrenches,impact wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, etc.).

• May remove parts from fixtures, clean or de-burr them, check them for quality using measuring tools (micrometers, gauges, tape measures, rules, squares, etc.), and detect and correct defects.

• Perform basic operator maintenance to the assigned equipment to avoid down time and loss of production.

• Use a computer tocheck the location, inventory, and routing of partsand maintain production records.

• Provide input for troubleshooting and problem solving.

• Read information from blueprints.

What Will You Need?

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Be familiar with and have basic experience using mechanical repair and assembly tools includingwrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, etc.

• Have appropriate reading, clerical, and basic math skillsincluding understandingwritten instructions, maintainingproduction records,and calculatingsums, differences,and fractions.

Machine Operator I:

• Experience or training inwelding,machining, mechanical repair, or metal working machinery operation would be beneficial.

Machine Operator II:

• Typically, 18 to 36 months of directly related experience required; experience in welding or mechanical repair preferred.

• Demonstrate and apply a higher degree of skill/knowledge in machining or fabrication than just basic skills.

• Be knowledgeable of SAP and be able to utilize the system, and assist others, based upon job needs.

• Demonstrates the ability to move from process to process with little to no supervision.

• Consistently meet or exceed expectations for safety, quality, productivity, performance and attendance metrics.

Note: The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.

Work Environment:

• Manufacturing plant conditions (indoors, with variable temperature and humidity, noise, and dirt).

• Physical hazards such as powered vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic, sharp objects, moving machinery, electrical arc-welding equipment, andmaterials handling.

• Workwith hazardous materials, such ascoolant, solvents, oils, grease, &pressurized gases.

• An expectation to work at least 50% of the Extra Time (ET).

E ssential P hysical F unctions:

The physical demandsfor this jobare classified as heavy and include the following:

• Be able to regularly handle items weighing in excess of 60poundsfrom floor to knuckle.

• Be able to regularly pull or push items weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Be able to regularly lift items up to 35 pounds from knuckle to shoulder.

• Be able to regularly lift items up to 25 pounds from shoulder to overhead.

• Job requires frequent standing, sitting, twisting, and bending.

• Job requires occasional walking, elevated work, squatting, kneeling, and climbing.

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.