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. 

• →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.

• 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.