Machine Operator - Manufacturing at Matthews International in Aurora, Indiana

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

POSITION SUMMARY
Matthews International is seeking a qualified Machine Operator to work in our Production Facility in the Aurora, IN area for our memorialization business segment. The Machine Operator will be responsible for the set up and operation of production machinery for Matthews International.

Competitive Starting Rate plus full benefits which includes: Medical, Dental, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 10 Paid Holidays and a 401(k) Retirement Plan.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT?
*Working with production equipment in an industrial environment.
*Working with machinery, hand and power tools in a fast paced work environment.
*Working with an organization that provides the necessary training to complete the job and advance your career.

DO YOU ENJOY COLLABORATING WITH?
*Plant manager, production supervisors and department leads.
*A small team of production employees.

DO YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH?
*Working with production machinery, machinery, hand and power tools.
*Setting up and checking products to confirm if they meet specifications.
*Performing preventative maintenance on production machinery.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE.
*You will be working with production supervisors and operating various machinery to meet production needs.
*Determining parts to be manufactured based upon orders and stock.
*Observe and maintain machinery operation and identifying and defects or malfunctions.
*Multi tasking and cross training in other departments and machines.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS
*Previous Machine operation experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
*High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
*Possess a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torch.
*Ability to work overtime as necessary.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL ASPECTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
*Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.
*Regularly lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds.
*Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
*Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Matthews Memorializationis a leader in thememorializationindustry who is committed to helping customers grow their businesses and helping families move from grieving to remembrance by providing products of superior craftsmanship and revenue generating programs and services. Within this industry, ourEnvironmental Solutionsis focused on the design and manufacture of advanced combustion systems.Matthews Memorialization is a (MATW) Matthews International company.

http://matw.com/memorialization/

Matthews International affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Matthews International endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, Matthews International provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resource Team.