Machine Operator II

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Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies build innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world.  Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development.  We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. We are opening a new campus facility that will have two of our businesses (Marley and Ingenia Technologies) evolving and growing together at SPX's very first campus.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

Reporting into the Fabrication supervisor, as Machine Operator II, you will operate all fabricating machines, such as cutoff saws, shears, rolls, brakes, presses, laser, forming machines, spinning machines and punch machines that cut shape and bend metal plates, sheets, tubes, and structures.  

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

Laser machine :

Sets-up and operates machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines

Adjusts machine settings to complete tasks according to specification, accurately and in a timely fashion

Performs minimal programming on machine

Cuts and inspects parts for accuracy, places correct stickers on parts and sorts

Assists in performance of trouble shooting on machine when needed

Correctly interpret blueprints and engineering drawings

Safely and effectively use of hand tools, measuring tape, and machinery

Operate an overhead crane

Drive a forklift

Punching/ Brake machine :

Interpret blueprints and engineering drawings correctly

Sets-up and operates machines in accordance with established procedures and guidelines

Adjusts machine settings to complete tasks according to specification, accurately and in a timely fashion

Assists in performing trouble shooting on machine when needed

Safely and effectively use hand tools, measuring tape, and machine equipment

Performs part programming on machine

Inspects finished products

Sharpens tools as needed

What we are looking for (Required/Ideal Experience, Skills, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience & Skills

3-5 years experience in a manufacturing environment

3-5 years experience operating fabricating machinery

Read a tape measure and ruler and convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

3-5 years’ experience programming equipment (Laser or brake)

Meet all product quality requirements

Ability to use precision hand tools

Spot welding

Attention to detail

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lifting up to 100 pounds; 100+ pounds with assistance

Sitting, standing, walking, bending, grasping, pushing, pulling, crawling, climbing, twisting, reaching, working at heights, and using a ladder as required

Ability of use both hands overhead

Perform repetitive motions

Plant environment with potential exposure to all types of weather, including excessive heat, excessive cold, and excessive noise

Education & Certifications

High school diploma or GED required

Travel & Working Environment

Onsite

The employee will be required to stand and walk for at least 8 hours.

Regularly be required to push/pull material up to 3000lbs, with assistance of overhead crane.

Climb stairs, reach and bend regularly

Occasionally sit, grasp, climb, crawl, twist, and work at heights.

Occasionally lift, hold and/or move up to 50 pounds

Manufacturing environment requires use of required Personal Protective Equipment, such as foot, eye and ear protection when in production locations

Potential exposure to bad weather, excessive heat, and/or excessive noise

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are.  Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other.  Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave

Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one

Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans

Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs  

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day.  We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential. 

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.