Machine Operator - 1st shift

MACHINE OPERATOR- 1st shift

Lexington Manufacturing, Coon Rapids

1st Shift; (7:00 am-3:15 pm)

Pay: $17+ per hour

Benefits:

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Reimbursement
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Lexington is a highly successful business that emphasizes our values of Safety, Honesty/Integrity, People Involvement, Customer Satisfaction, and Continuous Improvement. People who work for Lexington say they love the family-like atmosphere and our focused approach to work/family balance.

Role:

  • Setup and operate automated and semi-automated wood processing machinery
  • May perform a variety of duties or operation of machines that requires a moderate to high degree of technical ability
  • Verify specification on SPC, control plans and quality control specifications
  • Maintain production of the equipment to full capacity to maximize equipment capabilities
  • Perform internal process to include documentation, quality, equipment and output inspection checks
  • Handles, feeds, inspects and packages raw and finished wood parts.
  • Responsible for transaction accuracy on the assigned material movement and verification process of the production scheduling system
  • Uses computers and computerized equipment
  • Communicates regularly with other team members

Qualifications:

  • Mathematical skills desired
  • Must be detail and quality oriented
  • Requires mechanical aptitude and ability to use a variety of saws, drills and hand tools
  • Must posses the ability to interpret measuring devices, multi task and follow customer specifications
  • Mechanically inclined

Training:

  • We will train you! You will learn to run machines, use measuring devices and get cross trained in other production cells as you get more experience and show proficiency.
  • Training will be conducted for several weeks before you start on your own.

Lexington Manufacturing makes a multitude of engineered wood components for windows, doors, and other mill work and related industries, as well as fire-rated door components for the commercial and residential door industry

Beliefs & Philosophies

“Building Relationships, Creating Solutions, Delivering Value.”

Lexington Manufacturing is dedicated to providing our customers with innovative, market-leading products that are delivered with integrity and value. Our commitment to service and quality is proven — by providing innovative solutions, quality products and short lead times since our company was founded in 1981.

Lexington is fully dedicated to the safe work practices of our associates and visitors alike. We firmly believe that everyone’s safety is essential. With this belief we will work under safe conditions and forever seek continuous improvement practices.

Lexington management is committed to operating its business in a manner which reflects the highest levels of personal and professional ethics. We treat coworkers, customers, and suppliers with respect, fairness and honesty.

Lexington is committed to the fact that our customer relationships are the cornerstone of our future. It is absolutely necessary to understand our customers need for product quality and service. Once a commitment is made to a customer, every effort must be made to fulfill that obligation.

We believe that through the application of lean methods and progressive management of our people, technological, and financial resources we will achieve continuous improvement of our service for our customers, long term security for our employees, and continued growth and profitability for our company.

We believe that employees are Lexington’s most important resource. Employees should take an active part in setting their own goals, carefully balancing family and work commitments. Employees’ participation on productivity teams lends to an environment that fosters change, creates opportunity for growth and encourages teamwork and employee involvement.

We believe in a minimum number of management levels and that responsibility should be pushed down as far into the organization as possible. Simple, efficient systems and company wide open communication will promote good morale and support the company vision.