Brake Operator
About the job
- A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
- One year of experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to take and follow direction from management.
- Willingness and ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment.
- Must be willing to submit to a background check, employment verification, and drug screen.
- Sort and stage brake shoes, and operate auto, robotic, or manually fed machinery to support production strategies and goals.
- Operate equipment efficiently and seek improvements to increase production and quality levels.
- Troubleshoot equipment errors, identify their causes, and seek ways to prevent recurrence.
- Monitor production to maintain high quality levels.
- Perform setup and changeover processes efficiently.
- Seek production methods that improve efficiency, safety, and quality while reducing costs.
- Maintain safe operations for self and coworkers.
- Inspect parts during production and promptly address quality issues.
- Perform routine daily equipment maintenance.
- Keep the equipment and work area orderly and clean to support future production.
- Clean the work area and prepare it for the next operator at the end of the shift.
- Perform additional duties assigned by the Supervisor and/or Team Lead.
- A high school diploma or GED.
- One year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
About the company
MAT Holdings manufactures vehicle components and home improvement products for automakers, equipment makers, retailers and distributors. Its automotive businesses make cast iron parts, brake components and suspension systems, while its consumer operations produce air compressors, power equipment, fencing and garden accessories. Brands such as Gabriel, Powermate and YardGard connect the group's manufacturing businesses with vehicle owners, contractors and households. The company earns revenue from product sales and also runs logistics services that move goods to retailers and distribution centers. Founded in 1984, the family-owned group is headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Long Grove, IL
Founded
1984
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Learning has formal support: MAT lists tuition reimbursement and structured mentorship among its career programs.
- Engineers work with physical prototypes: MAT Foundry teams have rapid prototype manufacturing and casting simulations.
- Replacement sales reach niche vehicles: MAT sells shock absorbers for all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles.
What critics are saying
- Coordination crosses borders: MAT Vehicle Group links 44 locations across 12 countries.
- Factory work is physical: Dallas punch press operators lift 15-25 pounds throughout their shifts.
- Some maintenance work runs overnight: a Rome, Georgia, maintenance role has a shift ending at 3:30 a.m.
What makes MAT Holdings unique
- Local businesses retain control: MAT describes its member companies as independently operated.
- Brake development extends beyond stopping: MAT engineers model component vibration to reduce brake noise.
- MAT Industries serves other brands too: its compressor factories manufacture private-label products alongside its own labels.
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