Production Operator

Our growing company is seeking to hire a Production Operator. As an employee at MEC, you will set-up, adjust and operate several production machine tools where tooling, setup detail and operating procedures are standardized and obvious- or operate and maintain setups on special purpose machines where operations may involve several progressive machining sequences. 

A role like this comes with some important responsibilities, some of those responsibilities include:

• Selects and aligns dies in press according to specifications.
• Positions work piece against fixtures or stops on machine bed or on die.
• Starts press and observes operation to detect misalignment or malfunction. 
• Regulates air pressure and oil pressure.
• Inspects work pieces for conformance to specifications and adjusts machine to correct errors.
• Generally close tolerance work where dimensional and finish requirements are not difficult to maintain due to nature of tooling and machine setups. 
• Work usually repetitive and subject to process inspection. 
• May be required to read part drawings and use adjustable, direct reading and fixed gauges to check work. 
• Packages parts in appropriate containers.
• Cleans and lubricates machines.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Why Work for MEC?

We don’t want to brag, but we are honored to be the largest fabricator in the nation for 15 years in a row. 

Founded in 1945, MEC is a manufacturer that provides a broad range of Prototyping, Metal Fabrication, Tube Bending, Machining, Welding, Coating, and Value-Added Assembly services to a variety of markets including Commercial Vehicle, Power Sports & Recreational Vehicles, Agriculture, Construction & Forestry, Military, Mining, Automotive, and Power Generation companies. We continue to have an aggressive growth plan, operating 19 manufacturing facilities that are strategically located near its customers.

What Does It Take to Be a Fit for This Role?

• One-three months of related experience is preferred.
• Manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated detail orientation, self-motivation skills and ability to multi-task.
• Requires a fundamental knowledge of machine shop operations as acquired by short job training and experience.
• Ability to understand and follow at MEC safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to left up to 50 lbs. at a time. This position involves a lot of bending, twisting and lifting.