Fabrication Machine Operator

8 hours ago


Manchester, Iowa, United States XL Specialized Trailers Full time
Job Overview

Xl Specialized Trailers is a top-tier manufacturer of custom heavy haul trailers engineered and designed to meet the hauling needs of its customers.

The ideal candidate will be a valued member of our team, responsible for preparing and processing parts prior to assembly.

This role requires a strong understanding of shop math, attention to quality, and a commitment to company values.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Determine the sequence of operations by studying blueprints, specifications, and work orders.
  • Prepare machines for production by positioning and securing dies, stops, guides, and turntables.
  • Regulate machining by setting and adjusting controls.
  • Produce parts by locating and marking reference points on workpieces with rules, compasses, templates, etc.
  • Maintain specifications by observing operations, detecting malfunctions, inspecting parts, adjusting controls, and replacing dies.
  • Resolve production problems by altering processes to meet specifications and notifying supervisors to obtain additional resources.
  • Ensure the operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs.
  • Maintain stock inventory by checking stock to determine the amount available, anticipating needed stock, placing and expediting orders for stock, and verifying receipt of stock.
  • Maintain production by identifying space for staged components, delivering components to work centers, requisitioning and verifying additional components.
  • Complete production records by recording and delivering tubs and pallets of finished stock.
  • Document actions by completing production, quality, and time forms.
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, and wearing proper personal protective equipment.
  • Identify and anticipate safety and health concerns and hazards by surveying environmental, operational, and occupational conditions.
  • Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed.

Ancillary Duties:

  1. Perform any other tasks assigned to support and improve the overall operations of Xl Specialized Trailers.

Physical Demands:

  1. Extended periods of standing.
  2. Frequent crouching, kneeling, bending, and stooping.
  3. Occasional ascending/descending stairs or ladders.
  4. Occasional pushing or pulling.
  5. Ability to routinely lift 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs.
  6. Ability to work overtime, including Saturdays.

Work Environment:

Work is primarily performed indoors.

Post Offer/Pre-employment Physical and Drug Screen Required.

Xl Specialized Trailers is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veteran.



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