The Specialty Machine Operator (SMO) is tasked with efficiently and competently operating a wide range of secondary production machines including:
o Lissmac deburring and edge rounding equipment
o Tube Drill
o Bandsaw and other saw equipment
o Bending equipment
o Insertion Press
o Pyramid and other roll-forming equipment
o Vibratory deburring equipment
o Tumble equipment
o Spot welding equipment
o CNC Equipment at beginning level
As part of their duties, Specialty Machine Operators will also be cross trained in at least one other department to create staffing flexibility in Production when the schedule demands. The Shift Manager will direct the Operators’ activities to ensure that jobs are distributed and completed as scheduled. The Shift Manager may also ask the Operators to assist other departments where staffing shortages may dictate. The Operator will then take directions from the relevant department supervisor.
This job description is intended to be an overview of primary responsibilities for this position. All employees are charged with providing assistance in generally similar duties when management deems it necessary. Special projects and activities may also be created where employees’ talents can best be utilized. In addition, General Stamping & Metalworks is a growing organization responding to an ever-changing market. It is expected that tasks and requirements will change from time to time, and employees will be asked to respond as needed and within reason.
The Specialty Machine Operator will be trained and evaluated by the Specialty Machine Department CMSI and will report directly to the Shift Manager.
The primary responsibility of the Specialty Machine Operator is to ensure they maintain the skills required to set up and produce quality products at rate for every assigned work center.
- Independently move to the next highest priority job in the Specialty Department
- Cross training to a Level I capability in at least one other department
- Cross training to safely fill in at any machine as assigned
- All personnel are expected to update job knowledge on an ongoing basis by identifying and participating in functionally related educational opportunities, reading professional publications, reporting key learnings to the management team, maintaining personal networks to the benefit of the company, and participating in professional organizations where indicated or requested.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess and maintain an optimistic and supportive attitude and maintain the strictest confidence regarding all issues and information regarding the company’s operations, its employees, financial matters, and personal matters of which the employee may become aware in the course of their work. The individual will also maintain competency with the following programs and equipment:
- Laptop or desktop computer
- Training resources and documentation relevant to this position
- Relevant knowledge of fabrication equipment used in the department
- Dependability: Follows procedures and responds to management direction: takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits time necessary to reach goals; meets deadlines or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
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Sales Influence: Ability to represent the company’s services to others both outside and within the organization from the perspective of understanding motivating factors for using GSM from the “buyer’s perspective” while maintaining ethical boundaries in terms of disclosure and representations made.
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Problem Solving: Utilizes creative talents and skills to resolve problems; develops solutions that work; works well with others to solve problems and resolve situations.
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Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments prepared and on time.
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Customer Relations: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; good communication skills; responds promptly and effectively to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance in a friendly productive manner; meets commitments.
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Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates engaging presentation skills; participates in meetings.
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Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
High school diploma or equivalent
Forklift training certification preferred
Experience in the use of metal fabricating equipment typically found in a manufacturing 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.
- Manufacturing environment
- Forklift and material moving traffic
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly or occasionally required to meet the following physical demands:
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Able to speak English clearly and understandably
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Ability to hear within a range that enables communication with supervisors and colleagues
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Able to see a computer screen within reasonable reading distance without strain
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Able to stand and type at a keyboard without bodily or psychological discomfort most of the working day
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Ability to ambulate around the manufacturing floor comfortably in order to fulfill tasks required in various departments
- Bending at waist and neck
- Working at shoulder height
What We Do
General Stamping & Metalworks is a leading supplier of stampings and assemblies to the North American solar power industry, which is forecasting another decade of double-digit growth. In addition, we are a key supplier to market leaders in a diverse set of industries including outdoor power equipment, agricultural and construction equipment, recreational vehicles and industrial trucks.
GSM has been in business since 1922, and we realize that our employees spend a large portion of their lives working; therefore, we have invested in the finest facility and grounds in the fabricating industry. We also invest in state-of-the-art equipment, technology, and in our greatest resource, our employees.
What Makes Us Different
GSM is proud of our diverse, welcoming workforce, and we make every effort and investment to ensure their success and provide a path to build better lives. We offer:
- $2/hour shift premium for 2nd shift
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Fully equipped fitness center
- Locker rooms with showers
- Air-conditioned welding department
- Employee wellness initiatives (on-site flu vaccination, wellness care, and EAP resources)
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
- 401(K), holiday pay, and vacation accrual that starts on the date of hire
- Advancement opportunities only a growing company can provide
