(Houston) Machine Operator

JOB DESCRIPTION

Eastern Metal Supply, Inc.

Machine Operator

FLSA Status: Hourly / Non-Exempt

Why Work with Eastern Metal Supply

Your effort will help build America! Eastern Metal Supply is one of the largest distributors of custom and standard aluminum extrusions; you will be supplying what is needed for shutters, fences, highway signage and safety materials, marine parts, handrails, doors and windows.

Your safety and mental well-being matter to us - experience a positive, active, fast-moving day with supportive co-workers and managers.

Benefits include:

• Affordable and high-quality Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Tax advantaged Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Company paid Life Insurance, LTD and AD&D
• Individual STD, Accident and Critical Illness policies
• 401k Plan with company match participants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Competitive Wages, 7 Paid Holidays and 13 PTO Personal Time Off days.
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement.
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program and Work/Life Balance Services.
• $1,000 Referral Bonus Program.
• We will pay for CDL and Forklift Certification.
• All Benefits are subject to change to rules and regulations/conditions.

Purpose of Position
Under general supervision, perform a variety of machine specific functions properly and safely to complete daily production requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are typical of those performed by employees in this job title; however, employees may perform other related duties, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee in the job title:

• Meet daily production requirements
• Enter production data into machine's computer
• Inspect products for accurate size, proper finish and quantity
• Examine material for defects and report findings
• Be able to read and interpret written instructions from manufacturing work orders and cut-sheets
• Ensure machines are operating properly and safely
• Adjust machine lubrication system and make minor mechanical adjustments as necessary
• Package products for shipping
• Assist in counting of physical inventory
• Keep work are clear of debris, keep machine clean and keep work-in-progress organized and clean
• Comply with Company and OSHA policies and participate in safety and accident preventative meetings
• Wear safety equipment at all times
• Operate machinery in a safe and productive manner at all times
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic math skills
• Have an understanding of dimensions and mathematics.
• Be able to read a tape measure.
• Experience in manufacturing and the use of hand tools
• Ability to determine cause and effect.
• Be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

EMS Offers:

• M-F Schedules
• Closed 7 Major Holidays
• 13 PTO Days and 1 Floating Holiday
• $1,000 Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Weekly
• Consistent work schedule (6am-3pm OR 3pm-11pm)

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and has equal access to opportunities.

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