Production Operator Jobs in Buffalo, NY

This position entails flexibility within various departments to meet customer needs. The successful candidate should have all of the necessary skill sets listed below or should be willing to learn others as needed. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Sandblasting: Work is derived from orders, specifications and general instructions to blast clean a wide variety of weldments, castings and parts to prepare them for further processing and finish blast prescribed surfaces after machining, in accordance with surface finish specification. Protect surfaces that do not require blasting. Startup blast equipment, maintain an adequate supply of blast material, clean filters and remove dirt from area. Material Handling Reads work orders or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials to be moved. Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand or using lifting equipment such as pallet jacks and power hoist. Required to load material onto various machines as needed. Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers. Completes computer transactions to relieve inventory and maintain accurate material movements. Painting Paint all scheduled products and parts per manufacturing procedures. Must paint to internal procedures from shop prints with high quality and minimum rejects. Protect surfaces that do not require painting. Polishing Polish objects or parts to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for further finishing, using hand tools and power tools as needed. Operate polishing tumbler to smooth and polish rough surfaces for parts. Crating Assembles wooden crates/pallets using saws, electric or pneumatic staple/nail gun, hammers, tape measures and other wood working tools. Determine suitable packaging and crating. Build custom skids, crates, and boxes, while verifying and recording packing details. Basic Manual Machines Machine required parts through the operation of the saw, broach, or other manual machinery. Other duties may be assigned. This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive and is subject to change. SKILLS Math and mechanical skills are essential. Must be capable of operating jib cranes and forklifts. Knowledge of applicable machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Previous experience in sandblasting and polishing. Must know how to use all painting and safety equipment. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Two - Three years' experience with mastery experience in all the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. COMPETENCIES Adaptability Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures. Building Customer Loyalty Effectively meeting customer needs; building productive customer relationships; taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty. Communication Clearly and succinctly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups in a variety of situations; communicating in a focused and compelling way that drives others' thoughts and actions. Engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message. Continuous Improvement Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities; generating ideas, and implementing solutions. Continuous Learning Actively identifying new ideas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application. Contributing to Team Success Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals. Initiating Action Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive. Managing Work Effectively managing one's time and resources to ensure that work is completely efficiently. Work Standards Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Capable of lifting up to 25 pounds, normal manufacturing plant demands. WORKING CONDITIONS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. DISCLAIMER The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. SPX FLOW is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by law. Anticipated salary range for this position: $43,700/yr to $58,700/yr. The anticipated salary range is what we believe to be the likely base salary range for this position at the time of posting. Actual salary for this position will depend on relevant qualifications, skills, and experience SPX FLOW VALUES SPX Flow employees are expected to behave in accordance with our company values as outlined below. QUALITY Quality encompasses all aspects of SPX's business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process, and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.