1st Shift Set-Up Machine Operator

Lancaster Metal Manufacturing

Lancaster Metal Manufacturing is a sheet metal shop and subsidiary of U.S. Boiler Company. Our metal is used to create residential and commercial heating products that have been designed, engineered, and manufactured domestically. Headquartered in Lancaster, PA, our facilities employ nearly 300 people from our community. Every product that leaves our factory has been designed, engineered, and produced for exclusive use in North America. U.S. Boiler Company is a subsidiary of Burnham Holdings, Inc.

We are seeking a Set-Up and Machine Operator to join our team! Under general supervision, sets-up and operates all machinery in department as necessary requiring the use of various types of measuring instruments, such as rules, gauges, calipers, etc. The ideal candidate has experience in manufacturing with set-up and machine operating, use of hand and power tools, ability to use and read measuring tools and blueprints.

This is a full-time, union-hourly position located in Lancaster, PA. Hours are Monday through Friday 6am to 2:30pm; Saturday's and Overtime as needed.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Installs various types of machines, dies per verbal instructions and/or work orders.
• Obtains dies, etc. from storage racks and installs by means of cranes, powered truck and/or hand truck.
• Uses proper tools to set-in, tighten, level and adjust dies at correct tolerances for operation of machine.
• Remove dies as required.
• Uses various types of measuring instruments, such as rules, gauges, calipers, etc.
• Operates all machinery in department as required.
• Operates powered truck and/or hand truck as required.
• May be required to move material in and out of department.
• From blueprints provided, lay-out opening, shapes, etc., on sheet metal in flat position.
• Uses various measuring instruments such as rules, calipers, straight-edge, squares, compass, scribe, dividers, etc.
• Operates various machines in department such as punch press brake, cutting machine as required.
• May be required to operate powered truck and/or hand truck.
• Refers unusual problems to supervisor.
• Performs other work as directed commensurate with this or lesser rated labor grades

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and reach up to 7 feet
• Experience with hand, power, and measuring tools
• Ability to read blueprints and/or diagrams

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available on the 1st of the next month from your date of hire
• 401(k) plan
• Weekly pay
• 12 paid holidays
• Vacation time
• 75% tuition reimbursement after 6 months