Skiving Machine Operator
- Houston, TX, United States
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- Posting language
- English
Original job description
Start your manufacturing career. Build skills for your future. Looking for an opportunity to work with your hands, learn specialized equipment, and become part of a manufacturing team? Altamira Material Solutions, An Evantic company, is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Skiving Machine Operator. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to enter manufacturing. Previous manufacturing experience is preferred, but not required. Mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn will help you succeed. What We Offer
- A full time opportunity to develop specialized manufacturing skills.
- A comprehensive benefits package.
- A 401(k) plan with excellent employer matching.
- Generous paid time off.
About the Role:
As a Skiving Machine Operator, your main responsibility will be to operate and maintain skiving machines in a manufacturing setting. Skiving machines are used to remove material from the surface of various materials, such as leather, rubber, or fabric, to achieve a desired thickness or shape. Your role will be crucial in ensuring the quality and precision of the skiving process, as well as meeting production targets. You will work closely with the production team to understand the specific requirements for each skiving job and ensure that the machines are set up correctly to achieve the desired results. Your attention to detail and technical expertise will play a key role in the success of our manufacturing operations.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent from accredited institution.
- Proven experience operating skiving machines or similar equipment in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and resolve machine issues.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain high levels of accuracy in skiving operations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with different materials, such as leather, rubber, or fabric.
- Knowledge of different skiving techniques and their applications.
- Familiarity with maintenance and repair of skiving machines.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and meet production targets.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Responsibilities:
- Operate skiving machines to remove material from the surface of various materials according to specifications.
- Set up and adjust skiving machines to achieve desired thickness or shape.
- Monitor machine operation and make necessary adjustments to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of skiving machines to keep them in optimal condition.
- Collaborate with the production team to understand skiving requirements and prioritize work accordingly.
Skills:
In this role, your skills in operating skiving machines and understanding technical drawings will be essential for accurately following specifications and achieving the desired results. Your mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills will help you identify and resolve any issues that may arise during machine operation. Attention to detail is crucial to ensure the quality and precision of the skiving process. Additionally, your ability to work collaboratively with the production team and communicate effectively will contribute to the overall efficiency and success of our manufacturing operations. Other Duties Additional duties may be assigned to meet business and production needs. Ready to take your first step into manufacturing? Apply today. Equal Employment Opportunity Altamira Material Solutions, An Evantic company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable Accommodation We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform essential job functions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. Applicants may request an accommodation through Human Resources. Disclaimer Employment is at will. This posting summarizes the general nature of the role and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions. Responsibilities may change based on business needs.
6:00am - 2:30pm; Monday - Friday