Machine Operator

Work Location: Oregon, IL  

Let’s Get After It.

At Woods Equipment Company, we are a passionate group of people dedicated to a spirit of innovation and outside the box thinking to create the world’s most efficient agriculture products and attachments. We believe in inspiring, listening, learning, and rolling up our sleeves to “get after it” together. We serve a higher purpose than the products we make and are devoted to positively impacting people, communities, and landscapes around the world. We are built on a pioneering spirit, leading with humility, global stewardship, and owning it day in and day out. We know what it takes to get the job done, and we know our people are the way it happens. Come join our team!

HIGHLIGHTS:

Hourly Rate: $22.39/hr

Shift: 1st Shift 

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

Under supervision, responsibilities include setting up and operating moderately difficult machines, including but not limited to lasers, press brakes, and machining operations. Meets company quality standards and performs basic preventive maintenance.  Reads moderately difficult blueprints. 

THE DETAILS

• Sets Up and Operates Machines
  • Sets up and operates moderately difficult machines.
  • Performs basic maintenance on equipment
  • Lay out and performs simple machine operations from drawings or instructions
  • Checks work using various inspection instruments.
  • Assists in problem solving machine issues

• Oversee Parts
  • May include assembling parts
  • May include moving finished parts
  • Utilizes inspection instruments to assist in resolving discrepancies
  • Performs other duties as assigned

• Communication and Documentation
  • Maintain open communication through conversation and both formal and informal documents

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred   
• One to two years or more of related experience
• Folow safety rules and procedures, and wear personal protective equipment
• Keeps work area clean.
• Able to complete responsibilities in a timely, professional and quality manner
• Solve problems analytically; search out relevant information and gauge its importance when making decisions
• Effective written and oral communication skills; able to express oneself clearly and in technical and non-technical terms
• Demonstrate ability and willingness to learn; seek out development activities to improve skills and increase knowledge; learn from other team members and own mistakes
• Crosstrain and work in other departments as necessary

AVAILABILITY:

• Available to work on site as required by job
• Available to work 1st Shift Hours
• Operator work a 40 hour week, plus overtime as required to meet production schedules. Overtime will be based on production demands.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Manual Dexterity: Work requires moderate speed and accuracy.
• Physical Effort: Work requires a considerable variety of fairly steady active physical exertion
• Working Conditions: Occasional exposure to moderately disagreeable features.
• Hazards: Injury due to accident may require a doctor’s care.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits available on day one (no waiting period) 
• 401k matching (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 3% = 4.5% match on 6% contribution)
• Earn up to 120 hours vacation during your first year of service 
• One paid Community Involvement Day available per calendar year 
• Global company with small company feel 
• Safety shoes reimbursed at $150 per year 
• Safety prescription glasses through approved program

WHO WE ARE: 

Woods Equipment, part of the Oregon Tool, Inc. family of brands.

Oregon Tool, Inc. is a global, premium-branded, aftermarket-driven precision-cutting-tool platform. At Oregon Tool, Inc., it is our goal to create, cultivate and sustain a global, inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our employees and customers. We invite and encourage applications from all skilled individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company #SharperTogether.

To learn more about our company and history visit us at: www.oregontool.com

Oregon Tool, Inc. will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is contingent on a background investigation and drug screen. Oregon Tool, Inc. does not discriminate based on sex, race, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under law. 

During the application process we will not ask for or collect any confidential, proprietary, or sensitive personally identifiable information (e.g., date of birth; driver’s license number; or credit card, bank account or other financial information). If you submit such information, you do so at your own risk, and we will not be liable to you or responsible for consequences of your submission. This notice should not be construed as an offer of employment or creating any terms of employment.