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Ditch Witch is now hiring Machine Operators on all shifts. Apply now to learn more about this career opportunity.
Day Shift: $18.30/hour to start
Evening & Night Shift: $20.30/hour to start
What Can We Give You?
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Matching up to 4%, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, 10 Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, and more!
Machine Operator I at Ditch Witch:
This employee will operate one or more of various production machines. Machines operated may include: lathes, mills, drills, saws, automatic welders, benders, punches, shears, flame cuts, hi-definition & plasma, laser, heat treat, shot blast, etc. As a cross-functional team member of this division he or she may also assemble components and perform other duties as assigned.
What Will You Do?
Set up, adjust, and operate production equipment while monitoring the performance of the machine and carrying out operations in proper sequence. Â
Set up fixtures, mount parts in fixtures/components, and perform mechanical assembly using hand and air tools (wrenches, torque wrenches, impact wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, etc.). Â
Use a computer to check the location, inventory, and routing of parts and maintain production records. Â
May read information from blueprints. Â
What Will You Need?Â
Be familiar with and have basic experience using mechanical repair and assembly tools including wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, etc. Â
Have appropriate reading, clerical, and basic math skills including understanding written instructions, maintaining production records, and calculating sums, differences, and fractions. Â
Experience or training in welding, machining, mechanical repair, or metal working machinery operation would be beneficial.  Â
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Work Environment:Â
Manufacturing plant conditions (indoors, with variable temperature and humidity, noise, and dirt). Â
Physical hazards such as powered vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic, sharp objects, moving machinery, electrical arc-welding equipment, and materials handling. Â
Work with hazardous materials, such as coolant, solvents, oils, grease, & pressurized gases. Â
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related needs and conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Â
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