MAT Holdings

Makes vehicle parts, air tools and fencing

Brake Operator

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRome, GA, USA$16.50 - $17.50 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Desired Qualifications

A high school diploma or GED.
One year of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Job Description

This position is responsible for sorting and staging of the brake shoes as well as operating auto, robotic, or manually fed machinery in support of production strategies and goals to maximize the profits to the company by improving efficiencies and cutting costs. Maintain a safe work environment for self and co-workers.

Principle Responsibilities

Operates equipment in the most efficient manner possible with the constant intention of finding new improvements to increase production and quality levels.
Troubleshoots equipment when any errors occur to find the cause of the problem and to seek ways to prevent the error from reoccurring.
Proactively monitors production to assure that quality levels remain at the highest possible levels.
Performs all setup and changeover processes in the most efficient manner possible.
Continuously seeks new methods of production to increase efficiencies, safety, and quality while reducing costs.
Maintains operations that guarantee safety is preserved at all times.
Performs all quality inspections of parts during production and immediately seeks to correct any issues found.
Performs routine daily maintenance activities on equipment.
Proactively seeks to keep the equipment and work area as orderly and clean as possible to aid future production.
Ensures that the work area is completely clean and ready for the next operator at the end of the shift.
Additional duties assigned by Supervisor and/or Team Lead.

Qualifications

Preferred/Required Education/Skills:

HS Diploma/GED preferred.
1 year experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Must take and follow direction from management
Willingness and ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment.
Must be willing to submit to background check, employment verification, and drug screen.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation: 16.5 to 17.5 (USD) (HOURLY)

About the Company

MAT Holdings

Makes vehicle parts, air tools and fencing

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: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Long Grove, IL
Founded: 1984

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