About the role The Primary Operator position is responsible for producing quality components from a variety of Primary machinery. Compensation: $19-$20 Plus 10% shift differential! What you will be doing + Understand and troubleshoot basic operation of Primary manufacturing processes, tooling and material. + Utilize business system to run jobs according to schedule. + Produce sample pieces and first article quality before starting production run. Perform all quality related tasks including the segregation of non-conforming parts. + Notify supervisor or lead of tooling and material requirements and occasionally assist in ordering tools, materials and supplies while maintaining all appropriate tool packs, set-up sheets and layouts. + Document all set-up, production and tool repair into business system. + Clean machines and perform scheduled maintenance and housekeeping as necessary. This includes pointing out any potential safety violations or hazard. + Complete all necessary training to refine skills or learn new skills as required, including other jobs in the department. How you will be making an impact About you + High School Diploma or GED + Safety and Quality conscious + Previous experience operating manufacturing machines (2-3 years minimum) + Previous experience using hand tools, ex: wrenches, drivers, etc. (2-3 years minimum) + Willingness to work in a team environment + Able to lift up to 33lbs + Familiar with or ability to learn the operating system + Able to work to very close tolerances (.0005") + Knowledge of mechanical blueprints + Able to use measuring instruments + Good to excellent mechanical skills How will we reward you + Competitive base pay  + Generous time off – starting at 3 weeks of annualized PTO (first year is prorated based on start date), 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays  + 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan – Company makes automatic 2% contribution of eligible pay plus matching contributions of 50% up to the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute.   + Employee Stock Ownership Plan valued at approximately 4-6% of eligible earnings which includes dividend payments after 3-year vesting period  + Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) beginning first day of employment; company funds a portion of HSA for high deductible health plans  + Company paid Life & Disability Insurance including; short term, Long Term, and Life  + Great Tuition Reimbursement program to support undergraduate or graduate programs available to all employees