Machine Operator

Chippewa Falls · On-site

About this role

Description

1st Shift: Monday - Thursday

6:00am - 4:00pm

2nd Shift: Monday - Thursday

4:00pm - 2:00am

7.5% shift differential pay 

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Spectrum Industries, Inc. is looking for new team members to operate a variety of multiple conventional, production machines, and/ or equipment at specified machining centers to fabricate sheet metal or metal tubing products, parts, and components.

  • Performs minor setup and adjustment functions on the machine
  • Mounts, installs, aligns, and secures tools, attachments, fixtures, and work pieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments
  • Measures dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures
  • Adjusts machine feed and speed, changes cutting tools, or adjusts machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if the machines malfunction
  • Stops machines to remove finished work pieces, or to change tooling, setup, or work piece placement
  • Manually lifts work pieces to machines, or with the assistance of a lifting mechanism to load and unload machinery
  • Verifies conformance of finished work pieces to specifications
  • Records and submits accurate work time and job functions on daily time documents and routing sheets
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Six months to one year of related work experience
  • OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Benefits

  • PTO: 3 weeks per year
  • 72 hours of paid holidays
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness program
  • Short-term disability (employer paid)
  • $30,000 of life insurance (employer paid)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid lunch break
  • $100 reimbursement for safety shoes and glasses

Equal Opportunity Statement

Spectrum Industries, Inc. is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other non-merit factor. Join our team and build a rewarding career in an inclusive environment.

Company at a glance

Spectrum Industries is a third-generation, family-owned company based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. With nearly 200 dedicated team members across five divisions, we provide a diverse array of manufacturing services including E-Coating, RAYN Technology surface decoration, automation, and manufacturing solutions. We aim to be an organization of excellence in the eyes of our employees, customers, and the greater community.

Established in 1979, Spectrum E-Coat is a wholly owned subsidiary of Spectrum Industries, dedicated to providing advanced corrosion-resistant coatings for metal components. Utilizing a cutting-edge electrodeposition (E-Coat) paint system, our process includes a black cathodic epoxy E-Coat coupled with an 11-stage zinc-phosphate pretreatment. This combination ensures complete coverage, exceptional adhesion, and a finish that is both durable and aesthetically pleasing.

Operating out of two specialized facilities in West Michigan, we have the capacity to finish up to 1,000,000 parts per day. Spectrum E-Coat goes beyond basic coating services by offering comprehensive support solutions, including an in-house testing lab, precise part masking, specialty packaging, guaranteed on-time delivery, extensive warehousing options, and a company-owned truck fleet to streamline logistics.

Proudly IATF 16949 certified, we uphold the highest standards of quality and efficiency, making us a leader in the E-Coating industry.

Founded1979
Team Size51-200 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryMotor Vehicle Manufacturing
Location
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, United States
LinkedInLinkedIn

Top Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness program
  • Short-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid lunch break
  • Safety shoes and glasses reimbursement

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