{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"45327ae6e870b7bbf4e6b72e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/45327ae6e870b7bbf4e6b72e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/45327ae6e870b7bbf4e6b72e","title":"Clip Operator","description":"Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE), a joint venture between Worthington Industries and Armstrong World Industries, has established worldwide leadership in the production of suspended ceiling systems. WAVE produces metal ceiling grids that can be combined with Armstrong ceiling boards as a complete package or sold individually.\nWAVE is currently looking for a Clip Operator to join our team in Aberdeen, MD!\nGreat hourly pay! $20-$26/per hour\nHours will be Monday-Friday from 2:45PM-10:45PM\nThis position is responsible for activities associated with clips and accessories operations. An operator must demonstrate the ability to coordinate all manufacturing functions such as loading raw material, feeding coil through leveler head, and operating press to bend, punch, pierce or other forming operation.\nResponsibilities\nMaintain continuous operations of stamping equipment; removal and setup of dies, identify and implement machine adjustments, and actively troubleshoot efficiency losses.\nEvaluate and maintain feed rate of material for all progressive and combination die set arrangements.\nStart and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance production.\nPerform visual and gauge-specific quality inspections of parts, and make corrective actions as required. Verify conformance of finished work-piece to specifications using measuring and inspection tools.\nPerform basic machine preventative maintenance on press and other auxiliary equipment.\nPackage finished product.\nOperate overhead bridge crane for loading/unloading of raw material, as well as other hand powered tools (training provided).\nRequirements:\nAble to lift a maximum of 40 pounds\nAble to stand 8-10 hours per day at assigned work area\nDesired Experience\n2+ years manufacturing machine operator experience, stamping presses preferred\nEducation\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour\nBenefits:\n401(k)\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nSchedule:\n8 hour shift\nEvening shift\nSupplemental pay types:\nBonus opportunities\nAbility to commute/relocate:\nAberdeen, MD 21001: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Wave","rawCompany":"wave","city":"Aberdeen","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:22:00.226Z","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":"51-9041.00","title":"Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders","slug":"extruding-forming-pressing-and-compacting-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders"},{"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"}],"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":"332119","title":"Metal Crown, Closure, and Other Metal Stamping (except Automotive)","slug":"metal-crown-closure-and-other-metal-stamping-except-automotive"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Clip Operator","description":"Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE), a joint venture between Worthington Industries and Armstrong World Industries, has established worldwide leadership in the production of suspended ceiling systems. 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An operator must demonstrate the ability to coordinate all manufacturing functions such as loading raw material, feeding coil through leveler head, and operating press to bend, punch, pierce or other forming operation.\nResponsibilities\nMaintain continuous operations of stamping equipment; removal and setup of dies, identify and implement machine adjustments, and actively troubleshoot efficiency losses.\nEvaluate and maintain feed rate of material for all progressive and combination die set arrangements.\nStart and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance production.\nPerform visual and gauge-specific quality inspections of parts, and make corrective actions as required. 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