Machine Operator

Position Title: Fabrication Technician II Location: Pataskala, OH Pay: $19.50/hr (*10% Shift Differential= $21.45/hr) Schedule: 1st Shift: Monday--Thursday, 6:00 AM--4:30 PM; Friday overtime, 6:00 AM--2:30 PM 2nd Shift: Monday--Thursday, 4:15 PM--2:45 AM; Friday overtime, 2:15 PM--10:45 PM Two paid 15-minute breaks and one unpaid 30-minute lunch per shift Type: Full-time, hourly (non-exempt) Position Summary: Ridge Corporation is hiring a Fabrication Technician II to join our manufacturing team. If you enjoy hands-on work, running equipment, and solving problems in a fast-paced production environment, this role is for you. You'll work closely with production, quality, safety, and engineering teammates to keep daily operations running and make sure our products meet company and customer standards. Manufacturing or machine operation experience is a plus, but we're happy to train motivated people with strong mechanical aptitude, good attendance, and a positive attitude. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: • Operate and monitor fabrication equipment safely and efficiently • Follow work instructions, production schedules, and quality standards • Perform quality inspections and verify products meet specifications • Troubleshoot basic machine and process issues • Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and company safety procedures at all times • Enter production data accurately into our ERP system • Keep your work area clean and organized using 5S methods • Partner with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams • Meet or exceed daily production goals • Contribute ideas and support continuous improvement projects []{style="font-fa "}