Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain CNC laser cutting machines and press brake equipment safely and efficiently
- Set up machines, including tooling installation, material loading, and program selection
- Program CNC machines, build nests, and adjust machine settings as needed
- Determine proper tooling, set stops/guides, and configure CNC units for forming operations
- Load/unload materials using overhead crane and/or forklift
- Perform cutting, bending, and forming operations to meet specifications
- Inspect, test, and measure parts; document results and ensure quality standards are met
- Detect and report defective materials and non-conforming parts
- Verify material thickness, dimensions, and tolerances
- Perform basic machine maintenance and identify worn or damaged tooling
- Work across multiple workstations as production needs require
- Perform secondary operations such as drilling, tapping, sawing, grinding, sanding, and deburring.
Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Organized and able to follow established procedures
- Reliable and dependable
- Strong safety awareness and ability to identify hazards
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently
- Ability to produce accurate parts in a fast-paced environment
Education, Reasoning ability, and or Experience:
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience (CNC laser and/or press brake preferred)
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements
- Proficiency with tape measure and basic math (fractions, decimals)
- Experience with CNC programming/software preferred
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn machinery and tooling
- Experience with ERP systems (CSI/Syteline a plus)
- Strong problem-solving skills
Communication and Language skills:
- Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions
- Effective communication with supervisors and team members
- Team-oriented with a positive attitude
Physical Demands:
- Regular standing, walking, bending, squatting, and reaching
- Frequent use of hands for tools and controls
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and 25 lbs frequently
- Work near moving mechanical parts
- Exposure to fumes, chemicals, and airborne particles
- Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.
- Eight paid holidays.
- Health and Life insurance coverage.
- 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match.
- ESOP retirement account.
- Clothing allowance.
Schedule:
- Full-time position.
- Shift options: 10-hour shift or 8-hour shift.
- Day shift.
- Monday to Friday work schedule.
Work Location:
- In-person work at our Sioux Rapids, IA location.
If you are a motivated and skilled professional seeking a challenging opportunity with a respected industry leader, we encourage you to apply for this position at Ranco Fertiservice, Inc.
