Equipment Operator

Steller Innovations • Full-time • Pennsylvania • 2m ago

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Tyrone, Pennsylvania

TERRITORY & JOB LOCATION:

This position is available in our facility in Tyrone, PA and all candidates must provide for their own transportation. The individual must be punctual within a predictable working window and may occasionally travel to other locations for training and special events as needed to satisfy business requirements.

WHO WE ARE:

Steller Innovations, LLC (doing business as “Steller Floors”) manufactures innovative flooring that provides unparalleled benefits by combining the value of solid hardwood with a convenience never-before seen in rigid flooring. Our unique flooring assembly system provides consumers with beautiful and luxurious solid hardwood flooring in a snap-down, floating floor format that is easy to install, repair and replace.

Steller Floors is deeply committed to building a workplace where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds.

Steller Floors is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process and will also consider reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected] provide your contact information and let us know the nature of your request.

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

This full-time position will oversee the implementation, use and maintenance of operational woodworking equipment in a hardwood flooring manufacturing facility. The operator will participate in the flow of the wood through our manufacturing process while assessing and taking responsibility for the speed and quality of the products being produced. The need to be able to communicate clearly with other employees in a respectful manner and work as part of a high-paced team environment, which is critical to being successful. Equipment operators must have physical strength, hand-eye coordination, attention to detail and endurance (standing for up to 5 hours at a time, lifting weight up to 40 lbs repetitively, occasionally more). Operators must also be able to concentrate on their tasks. The ability to understand and communicate information in spoken and written English is also essential. Some tools and machines are computerized, requiring technical knowledge to use. Data entry, analysis, accurate measurement and ability to communicate clearly can help operators advance in their profession. Training is provided, but independent, proficient work after training is required.

Responsibilities and Duties

Contribute to a safe working environment by reading and understanding documentation and instructions related to the safe operation and maintenance of various equipment and pass related tests when required
Coordinate and prepare raw materials for processing
Start machines or equipment to begin production processes
Load and unload items from machines and conveyors both in single instances and repetitively
Operate machinery used in the production process with the assistance of shop assistants
Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards
Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected
When qualified, perform spot adjustments and repairs in response to certain unexpected malfunctions
Notify supervisors when irregularities in machine performance are detected
Remove products, machine attachments, or waste material from machines
Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items
Transfer finished products, raw materials, tools, or equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks
Measure products to ensure conformance to specifications, record and hold responsibility for quality
Separate products according to size or composition of materials used to produce them.
Signal coworkers to direct them to move products during the production process.
Clean production equipment.
Keep workstations in clean and orderly condition with products stacked neatly and organized
Count finished products or workpieces to track order progress.
Actively participate in our collective effort to continually improve what we do and how we do it

We do have some basic job entry requirements, they are:

If hired, must adhere to all company policies and procedures and other prescribed best practices/industry standards
Personal protective equipment: including safety glasses, hearing protection, dust masks, and gloves will be provided for you and their use will be mandatory on a daily basis.
Dependability, reliability and punctuality for scheduled work hours is essential
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment; must be willing and able to assume personal ownership of process performance
Ability to learn new tasks and adjust to new job objectives when required to adapt to an always evolving business and production environment
Experience in or interest in wood products, wood working, construction or mechanical equipment operation is beneficial but not required
Comfortable working independently and as part of a team, as needed
Being coachable, learn new skills quickly, and take initiative in the interest of safely meeting and exceeding objectives
Willingness to participate in periodic formal and informal in-house and professionally provided training courses for safety and skill development
Background checks may be performed; results must be satisfactory to the company

Approximate Time and Effort

10% Equipment Prep
80% Equipment Operation and Material Movement
10% Cleanup and Maintenance

Position Schedule, Pay & Benefits

Monday - Thursday 7AM to 6PM, including breaks
Hourly Base Rate: $17+ per hour based on experience, non-exempt (overtime eligible), benefitted
Training and development opportunities are offered to fuel career advancement and a company culture of caring about each member of our team
Continued advancement available based on performance and skill development
Paid Holidays: Memorial Day, 4th of July, Christmas, New Years Day, Thanksgiving
Paid Personal Time Off: 50 hours per year (no carry-over, amortized in the first year)
Medical reimbursement stipend health insurance premium or out of pocket expenses
Access to participate in benefit plans that are designed to offer protections for you and/or your eligible dependents such as dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, 401K (1:1 company match up to 3%)

TO APPLY:

Tell us why you are interested in this position in an introductory letter; include your resume, answer a few questions, then click submit. It’s that easy to apply right now!

Wednesday July 5th Only: Open interviews (no appointment necessary) from 8:00-12:00 at our production facility: 1423 Burley Ave, Tyrone PA 16686.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This company does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
The Company reserves the right to alter, change, modify and/or terminate this job posting at any time without notice, or obligation. No recruiters, please; principal applicants only.