NW4S, Inc. is a family-owned manufacturing company with an exceptional work culture. This position requires expertise in metal forming, secondary processes, and assembly work. A Lead person must be reliable, trustworthy, competent, and able to work well with others, along with coach/train team members to be excellent in their work. NW4S, Inc. is currently located in Tualatin, Oregon, but will be relocating its facilities and operation by the end of 2023. Are you looking to establish your roots within a great company and utilize your skills to the fullest?

Position May require up to 4 months of work at Tualatin, Oregon location prior to moving facilities.

Machine Operator Lead
Machine Operator Lead:

Future location is Lewiston, Idaho. Current Job Location is in Tualatin, Oregon.

Benefits:

• Pay 100% premiums health & Dental insurance for employee and dependents.
• Competitive pay, End of Year Bonuses, 401K, and great work environment.
• Mon-Thu 4-10 work schedule; enjoy 3-day weekends.
• Pay range between $25.00 and $30.00 per hour depending on level of experience for this position.

Basic Purpose and Objective:
Under general supervision, and according to established policies and procedures, set up and operates one or more forming/secondary machines to shape & form or assembly parts to blueprint specifications and set-up charts.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

Machine Operator Lead Duties:

• Set up form tools on servo press machines (3-6 ton presses) and perform set up verifications.
• Monitor forming operations to ensure conformance of parts.
• Readjusts machine to achieve specified product dimensions.
• Troubleshoot issues at the machine and collaborate with tooling department to remedy issues
• Train, coach, and validate employee set ups
• Learn how to program and integrate automation and robotics
• Set up and monitor assembly, tapping, shearing, and other secondary operations
• Manage workflow of department
• Assist in prototype tooling development
• Repair or fabricate tooling
• Part data collection
• Enforcement of appropriate safety measures
• Develop continuous improvement projects
• Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback
• Operate machines
• Maintains housekeeping in the work areas.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations.
• Technical Skills –Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Interpersonal Skills – Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in the decision-making process.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality; Comprehends how Quality applies to all aspects of job.
• Quantity – Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity and optimize efficiencies.
• Safety – Observes safety procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability – Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions.
• Initiative – Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals; Ability to calculate figures.
• Blue Print Reading – Ability to read and interpret diagrams, dimensions and tolerances.
• Education and/or Experience – One year certificate from college or technical school; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Communication Skills – Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures manuals; Ability to write detailed machine set-up procedures.
• Reasoning Ability – Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of basic computer functions such as excel, microsoft word, and outlook.

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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee regularly works with moving mechanical machinery. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Press Production Lead: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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