Machine Operator (T027)

Position Summary:

The Machine Operator works in the manufacturing plant to meet production, quality, and service delivery goals. The Machine Operator will work through effective utilization of resources and is responsible for meeting or exceeding customer expectations through coordination, and value based leadership of manufacturing processes, organization and lean processes. 

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Responsible for specific machine operation and related key performance measures of operation adhering to safe work practices
• Works with Team on floor activities for machine’s operation on the shift, completing work assignments congruent with operations schedules and communicated goals for shift
• Positions and secures work pieces on machines, measuring instruments and other tools to operate machine efficiently and safely.
• Facilitate a focus on continuous improvement through the application of lean manufacturing principles and quality control practices.
• Responsible for meeting quality requirements and maintaining quality standards for your specific area of responsibility.
• Work with department to ensure all processes, equipment, safety, and housekeeping of the areas, meeting productions quality and quality standards on the shift.
• Inspect product for defects and work closely with production operators and quality to identify root-causes and corrective actions to maintain quality standards.
• Performs miscellaneous related duties and carries out special projects as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Education

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or the equivalent
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience required, preferably in the building products

Working conditions:

●    Non-temperature control environment

●    Work overtime as needed to complete daily production schedule

Physical Requirements:

●    Prolonged standing/walking

●    Lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50lbs

Perks and Benefits

We hope that you’re excited by the possibilities that come along with working at Exemplis! With us, TEAM comes first.  We bring integrity, passion, and excellence to work each day.  Being part of our team means living our core values and thriving in an environment of constant innovation and positive change.

In addition to our unique culture, we also offer these fun perks and benefits.

• Competitive Salary: Our compensation philosophy is to be externally competitive, internally fair, and not win or lose on compensation. Salary ranges are developed with the support of national benchmarks and industry best practices that adjusts to your cost of labor, years of relevant experience, skill set, and education.

• Bonus: This position qualifies for a bonus.

• Health Insurance: We offer a variety of health insurance options (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for all of our team members. Eligible the first month following your start date.

• 401(k): We match 100% up to 3% and then 50% of the next 2% deferred.

• Time Off: Taking time off to recharge is a must whether it is for your personal health or vacation; paid time off starts accruing day 1!

• Observed Holidays: 10 company observed holidays: New Years, Martin Luther King, President’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day.

• Employee Discounts across all of our product lines.

• Hit our Numbers Lunch: When we hit out monthly milestones, we all celebrate!

• Tuition Scholarships: Partnership with UMASS Global for 10%-20% off tuition for you and/or your family.

About Us:

It all started in a small warehouse in California with just three employees, a fax machine and a bell that rang out every time a chair came down the conveyor belt. Over 25 years later, we’re the #1 manufacturer of task chairs in the U.S. and continue to lead, innovate and disrupt across an array of industries.

We are proud to be a part of Exemplis and its growing family of brands, which includes Timbuk2, X-Chair, Mavix, Edloe Finch, and Albany Park.

Exemplis has headquarters, offices and retail stores across the U.S. (plus a variety of flexible work opportunities). Learn more and apply today.

Exemplis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and our company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state, and local laws. Read our full statement on our careers page.