{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"2124bc15f7643c7787cd2ccd","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2124bc15f7643c7787cd2ccd","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2124bc15f7643c7787cd2ccd","title":"Machine Operator","description":"Sheet Metal Machine Operator\nDepartment: Manufacturing/Production - Ennis FLSA Status: Non – Exempt/Full Time\nAmount of Travel Required: None Positions Supervised: No\nWork Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm\nPOSITION SUMMARY\n\nFabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products for commercial audio equipment. Work may involve any of the following: setting up and operating fabricating machines to cut, bend, punch, and straighten sheet metal; shaping metal over anvils, blocks, or forms using a hammer; operating soldering and welding equipment to join sheet metal parts; inspecting, assembling, and smoothing seams and joints of burred surfaces.\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nRead work orders and production schedules to determine specifications, such as materials to be used, locations of cutting, bending, and geometrical dimensioning and tolerances.\nScribe reference lines on workpieces as guides for cutting operations, according to blueprints, templates, sample parts, or specifications. (Layout)\nTest and adjust speeds and actions, according to machine specifications.\nSet blade tensions, heights, and angels to perform prescribed cuts.\nStart machines, monitor their operations, and record operational data.\nInstall, align, and lock specified punches, dies, cutting blades, and punches or other fixtures in rams or bed of machines.\nConduct routine set up and running of product through the Salvagnini, press brake (NC or CNC) and AMADA machines.\nESSENTIAL TASKS\nPerform machine maintenance (PM) and setup by loading work pieces, plastic material, or chemical solutions.\nMeasure and examine completed work pieces to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers.\nAdjust ram strokes of press to specified lengths and position guides, stops, holding blocks, or other fixtures to secure and direct work pieces.\nTrain and mentor others-leadership capacity.\nPOSITION QUALIFICATIONS\nCore Corporate Qualities\n\nAttendance/Attitude - Ability to exhibit a conscious effort to fill one’s responsibilities on an hour-by-hour, day-by- day basis. The partner understands the importance of attendance in his/her working relationships with team members and demonstrates an attitude that is conducive to the MiTek’s culture.\n\nTeam Player/Loyalty – Demonstrate ability to work with others while showing the responsibility, dependability and accountability of what is expected to be a positive contribution to the team and the company while working towards the corporate Vision together.\n\nEnthusiastic/Creativity - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task and the ability to approach a need, a task, or an idea from a new perspective.\n\nFlexibility/ Initiative/Accountability – Ability and willingness to change plans or ideas to deliver the highest\n\nCustomer-oriented Oriented - Ability to create a customer-friendly culture by take care of the customers’ needs while following MiTek’s policies and procedures.\n\nCore Position Qualities\nAutonomy - Ability to work independently and achieve the desired result with minimal supervision or direction.\nCommunication, Written/Oral - Inform partners of telephone calls and/or guests, using AIM, paging, or the telephone. Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Able to speak read, count, and interpret written information in the English language.\nHonesty / Integrity/Confidential - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. Must be able to keep all items HR related confidential – this includes off duty social network wall posts.\n\nInterpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals. Must be able to handle conflict and work through stressful situations in a manner respectful and positive to the partner. Ability to be proactive.\n\nOrganized - Following a systematic method of performing a task, maintaining easy-to-follow documentation, following MiTek’s standard operating procedures as outlined in the documented work instructions, and ensuring all files are accurate and easy to follow.\nEducation\nHigh School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)\nExperience\nAt least five years of sheet metal experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment\nAt least three years of experience in set up and running of NC or CNC Press brakes, Laser, Salvagnini and AMADA punches.\nAt least three to five years of experience in print reading and GD&T.\n\nSKILLS & ABILITIES\nComputer Skills\nLearn MiTek’s internal systems and processes\nCertification Requirements\nAbility to become Forklift certified to drive a forklift.\nOther Requirements\nProficient understanding of machines and hand tools and the ability to use the appropriate one safely\nProficient understanding of raw materials, production processes, and quality control\nKnowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications\nMust be able to operate several sheet metal machines, including the Salvagnini and Laser with no supervision\nInterpret blueprints as well as receive verbal instructions\nEstimate materials and time required to complete various tasks\nAbility to train others according to MiTek’s work instructions\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS\nPhysical Abilities Lift /Carry\nN O F C N O F C\nStand\n10 lbs or less\nWalk\n11-20 lbs\nSit\n21-50 lbs\nHandling / Fingering\n51-100 lbs\nReach Outward\nOver 100 lbs\nReach Above Shoulder\nPush/Pull\nClimb\n12 lbs or less\nCrawl\n13 - 25 lbs\nSquat or Kneel\n26 - 40 lbs\nBend\n41 -100 lbs\nOther Physical Requirements\nN O F C General Comments\nVision\nSpeech\nHearing\nSmell\nTaste\nPPE Usage\nN (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.\nO (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)\nF (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)\nC (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)\n\n6:00 am to 2:30 pm","company":"Mitek","rawCompany":"mitek","city":"Ennis","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-19T14:20:10.870Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-4031.00","title":"Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"cutting-punching-and-press-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"},{"code":"51-4081.00","title":"Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"multiple-machine-tool-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"},{"code":"47-2211.00","title":"Sheet Metal Workers","slug":"sheet-metal-workers"}],"industries":[{"code":"332999","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-fabricated-metal-product-manufacturing"},{"code":"332322","title":"Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing","slug":"sheet-metal-work-manufacturing"},{"code":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Machine Operator","description":"Sheet Metal Machine Operator\nDepartment: Manufacturing/Production - Ennis FLSA Status: Non – Exempt/Full Time\nAmount of Travel Required: None Positions Supervised: No\nWork Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm\nPOSITION SUMMARY\n\nFabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products for commercial audio equipment. Work may involve any of the following: setting up and operating fabricating machines to cut, bend, punch, and straighten sheet metal; shaping metal over anvils, blocks, or forms using a hammer; operating soldering and welding equipment to join sheet metal parts; inspecting, assembling, and smoothing seams and joints of burred surfaces.\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nRead work orders and production schedules to determine specifications, such as materials to be used, locations of cutting, bending, and geometrical dimensioning and tolerances.\nScribe reference lines on workpieces as guides for cutting operations, according to blueprints, templates, sample parts, or specifications. (Layout)\nTest and adjust speeds and actions, according to machine specifications.\nSet blade tensions, heights, and angels to perform prescribed cuts.\nStart machines, monitor their operations, and record operational data.\nInstall, align, and lock specified punches, dies, cutting blades, and punches or other fixtures in rams or bed of machines.\nConduct routine set up and running of product through the Salvagnini, press brake (NC or CNC) and AMADA machines.\nESSENTIAL TASKS\nPerform machine maintenance (PM) and setup by loading work pieces, plastic material, or chemical solutions.\nMeasure and examine completed work pieces to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers.\nAdjust ram strokes of press to specified lengths and position guides, stops, holding blocks, or other fixtures to secure and direct work pieces.\nTrain and mentor others-leadership capacity.\nPOSITION QUALIFICATIONS\nCore Corporate Qualities\n\nAttendance/Attitude - Ability to exhibit a conscious effort to fill one’s responsibilities on an hour-by-hour, day-by- day basis. The partner understands the importance of attendance in his/her working relationships with team members and demonstrates an attitude that is conducive to the MiTek’s culture.\n\nTeam Player/Loyalty – Demonstrate ability to work with others while showing the responsibility, dependability and accountability of what is expected to be a positive contribution to the team and the company while working towards the corporate Vision together.\n\nEnthusiastic/Creativity - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task and the ability to approach a need, a task, or an idea from a new perspective.\n\nFlexibility/ Initiative/Accountability – Ability and willingness to change plans or ideas to deliver the highest\n\nCustomer-oriented Oriented - Ability to create a customer-friendly culture by take care of the customers’ needs while following MiTek’s policies and procedures.\n\nCore Position Qualities\nAutonomy - Ability to work independently and achieve the desired result with minimal supervision or direction.\nCommunication, Written/Oral - Inform partners of telephone calls and/or guests, using AIM, paging, or the telephone. Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Able to speak read, count, and interpret written information in the English language.\nHonesty / Integrity/Confidential - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. Must be able to keep all items HR related confidential – this includes off duty social network wall posts.\n\nInterpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals. Must be able to handle conflict and work through stressful situations in a manner respectful and positive to the partner. Ability to be proactive.\n\nOrganized - Following a systematic method of performing a task, maintaining easy-to-follow documentation, following MiTek’s standard operating procedures as outlined in the documented work instructions, and ensuring all files are accurate and easy to follow.\nEducation\nHigh School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)\nExperience\nAt least five years of sheet metal experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment\nAt least three years of experience in set up and running of NC or CNC Press brakes, Laser, Salvagnini and AMADA punches.\nAt least three to five years of experience in print reading and GD&T.\n\nSKILLS & ABILITIES\nComputer Skills\nLearn MiTek’s internal systems and processes\nCertification Requirements\nAbility to become Forklift certified to drive a forklift.\nOther Requirements\nProficient understanding of machines and hand tools and the ability to use the appropriate one safely\nProficient understanding of raw materials, production processes, and quality control\nKnowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications\nMust be able to operate several sheet metal machines, including the Salvagnini and Laser with no supervision\nInterpret blueprints as well as receive verbal instructions\nEstimate materials and time required to complete various tasks\nAbility to train others according to MiTek’s work instructions\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS\nPhysical Abilities Lift /Carry\nN O F C N O F C\nStand\n10 lbs or less\nWalk\n11-20 lbs\nSit\n21-50 lbs\nHandling / Fingering\n51-100 lbs\nReach Outward\nOver 100 lbs\nReach Above Shoulder\nPush/Pull\nClimb\n12 lbs or less\nCrawl\n13 - 25 lbs\nSquat or Kneel\n26 - 40 lbs\nBend\n41 -100 lbs\nOther Physical Requirements\nN O F C General Comments\nVision\nSpeech\nHearing\nSmell\nTaste\nPPE Usage\nN (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.\nO (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)\nF (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)\nC (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)\n\n6:00 am to 2:30 pm","datePosted":"2026-07-19T14:20:10.870Z","dateModified":"2026-07-19T14:20:10.870Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Mitek","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Ennis","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"2124bc15f7643c7787cd2ccd"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2124bc15f7643c7787cd2ccd"}}