Machine Operator at Alamo Group Inc.

Seguin, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Machine operation, Blueprint reading, CNC machining, Shop math, Calipers, Micrometers, Forklift operation, Overhead crane operation, Mechanical aptitude, Manual dexterity, Tool setup, Quality inspection, Machine maintenance, Safety compliance

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Why Alamo Industrial? Alamo Industrial® has been supplying mowers to the governmental, agricultural, and commercial turf markets for over 50 years. We are one of the world's largest manufacturers of tractor-mounted mowers, brush-cutters, and other similar equipment made for right-of-way clearing, roadside vegetation management, and grounds maintenance. Alamo Industrial has a wide array of products including rotary, flail, and sickle bar mowers. Our best-in-class boom mowers are offered with many types of cutting heads to accommodate the challenges our customers face. Alamo Industrial offers competitive pay and a wide range of employee benefits including: * Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage * 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a Company Match * Profit-Sharing * Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays * Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Programs * Wellness Programs * Employee Assistance Programs * Training and Development Programs * Employee Tuition Reimbursement and Dependent Scholarship Programs * And much more! Qualifications Position Summary: Sets up and operates machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, boring machines, press brakes, laser, saw and grinders to machine metal work pieces according to specifications, tooling instructions and standard charts applying knowledge of machining methods. Sets up and operates conventional or CNC equipment. Essential Functions of the Job: 1. Reads blueprints or job orders for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances and tooling instructions such as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut, and determines sequence of operations. 2. Selects, positions and secures tool in tool holder (chuck, collet, tool post, etc.). Positions and secures work pieces in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers or fixtures, using clamps or wrenches. 3. Operates controls to position tool and work piece in relation to each other and sets specified feeds, speeds, depth of cut, bends, etc. 4. Sets up fixture or feeding device, starts machine and turns hand wheel to feed tool or work piece or vice versa, and engages feed. 5. Observes operation of machine and verifies conformance of machine work piece to specifications using measuring instruments. 6. Multi-machining, editing and simple programming required in some areas (CNC machines). 7. Some machine maintenance required. 8. May be required to perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s): 1. Ability to use fixed gauges, calipers and micro meters. 2. Good shop math skills: practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions. 3. Knowledge and ability to set and program various machine shop machines. 4. Ability to read safety rules; instructions in the use of maintenance of shop tools and equipment; methods and procedures in mechanical drawings and layout work. 5. Manual dexterity; mechanically inclined and good eye/hand coordination. 6. Ability to operate a forklift and overhead crane. Education and Experience: 1. High school diploma or GED preferred. 2. One to three years of experience in operation of shop machines preferred. Working Conditions: 1. Ability to lift, push or pull up to 35 pounds alone and greater than 35 pounds with assistance. 2. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time (up to 8+ hours) as required by tasks being completed. 3. Ability to wear appropriate PPE, including hearing/eye protection, gloves and safety shoes. 4. Must be able to work overtime as needed to complete job assignments. 5. Ability to work in a non-climate controlled manufacturing plant environment. 6. Must be able to work in confined spaces. 7. Must be able to tolerate heights. 8. Frequent walking, bending, stooping, reaching and climbing as required by tasks being completed. 9.

Responsibilities

The machine operator is responsible for setting up and operating various machine tools to produce metal workpieces according to specifications. They must also perform machine maintenance and verify product conformance using measuring instruments.