1 Machine Operators jobs in Caldwell

Job Description

Starting Wage Range: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour, BOE

Shift: Day Shift - Monday-Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm

JST Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Cutting, Forming & Finishing Lead Operator to join our Day Shift team. In this role, you'll utilize engineering blueprints and work orders to produce precision parts using cutting, forming, and finishing equipment. You'll also oversee daily production activities, ensuring efficiency, quality, and on-time completion, while mentoring and supporting your team.

• Set up and operate metal shear and saw.

• Develop cut lists that minimize scrap and maximize efficiency.

• Set up and operate captive fastener (PEM) machine.

• Use deburring tools and equipment to meet quality standards.

• Identify required materials from work orders.

• Accurately interpret engineering drawings to meet tolerances, fit, and finish.

• Competently use measuring instruments and follow quality procedures.

• Track labor and materials using shop floor control software.

• Maintain shop safety, cleanliness, and equipment stewardship.

• Collaborate with team members and engineering to improve manufacturability and resolve constraints.

• Perform additional tasks to support manufacturing, engineering, quality, and quoting departments.

• Safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and perform work requiring standing, climbing, and use of hand/power tools throughout the shift.

• Experience operating cutting, forming, and finishing machinery.

• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings.

• Skilled in the use of deburring tools and equipment.

• Experience cutting stainless steels and plastics.

• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for full shifts.

• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

• Oversee daily production activities to ensure efficiency, quality, and timely completion.

• Supervise and support production team members with training, guidance, and feedback.

• Assign tasks, monitor progress, and adjust schedules to meet goals.

• Ensure products meet company standards; troubleshoot and implement corrective actions.

• Monitor supply levels, coordinate replenishment, and minimize waste.

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

• Enforce safety protocols and company policies.

• Collaborate across departments to align production with business objectives.

• Maintain accurate records of metrics, incidents, and performance data.

This position requires the ability to:

• Safely lift and carry, push, or pull objects up to 50 lbs.

• Walk, stand, and work on feet for the duration of the shift.

• Perform physical activities such as climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and operating tools/equipment.

QUALITY IS OUR FORMULA (CORE VALUES)

At JST, quality isn't just a standard-it's how we work. We're redefining what it means to show up, collaborate, and drive results by embedding quality into everything we do. That's why we say: Quality is our Formula. This formula isn't just a slogan-it's a mindset. It's captured in a simple but powerful equation: Q = TCI²

• T = TEAMWORK means BEING ONE and always working together to meet company goals.
• C = CUSTOMER FOCUSED means BEING ALIGNED and always aligning with and focusing on your customers (both external and internal facing).
• I = INTEGRITY means BEING ACCOUNTABLE and always accepting and requiring accountability.
• I = INNOVATION means BEING IN PURSUIT of improvements by always innovating relentlessly.

This cultural is about more than words; it's about aligning who we are with how we work. We have a culture where every action, every idea, and every solution reflects our commitment to quality and excellence.

At JST, quality is not just a goal, it's an expectation, a belief, and a way of being. When you join our team, you're not just contributing to our success; you're becoming part of a culture built on collaboration, customer dedication, ethical innovation, and shared purpose.

Important Notes:

JST is an AA/EEO employer.

Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Background Check Policy: JST's employees are subject to background checks based on business necessity. It is the employee's responsibility to disclose prior arrests and convictions. If it's found out that an employee might not be compliant with applicable policies, JST reserves the right to conduct a background check and refusal to comply with the background check is subject to termination.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing Policy : All offers of employment are contingent upon submitting to a drug test and satisfying JST's substance and alcohol testing requirements. If the applicant fails to comply with this policy, the testing requirements of the Company's related requests, or if the test result is positive and is subsequently confirmed, the offer of employment shall be withdrawn.