Machine Operator

Job Description

Essex Industries is a multi-site aerospace and defense manufacturer serving military and commercial customers worldwide. The Machine Operator will operate metalworking equipment, including CNC machines, to produce precision parts based on instructions. This role includes setting up machines, checking part quality, following safety guidelines, and working with Supervisors and Leads to meet production goals.

Essential Duties:

Operate machinery at or above company standards for both time and quality, as instructed.

Complete departmental assignments using hand, manual, and automatic machinery, as well as fixturing and precision measuring equipment with supervision, as instructed.

Complete any necessary documentation per company policy or verbal instruction.

Keep machinery and work area in a clean, safe, maintained, and organized fashion.

Assist in other areas in order to meet the production needs of Essex and its customers

Comply with all PPE and machine guarding as necessary with each job.

Understand the basic function of machine controls

Basic understanding of blueprint reading

Ability to count and record part counts accurately

Be able to perform basic machine preventive maintenance such as checking fluid levels and filling accordingly

Ability to use basic measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers accurately with limited supervision

Load and run fewer complex parts on 3 axis machines making sure all locaters are prepped and clean

Requirements:

0-1 years of shop experience or 1 - 2 years of applied training; or equivalent of the two.

Why Choose Essex:

Base Pay and Overtime Pay Eligible

Bonus Opportunity

Paid time off

10 company holidays

Training & Development

Retirement Benefits – 401k matching

Tax-Advantaged Accounts

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Full-time