Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Nashua, NH

Blake Equipment is part of the largest national wholesaler (a division of Headwater Companies www.headwaterco.com ) in the United States, specializing in water equipment components for the residential, commercial, and irrigation systems installed by our customer, the professional contractor. (no homeowners). We are known in our local markets as having quality service, long term quality people, and only representing the top manufacturers in the industry. Headwater Companies is a Division of Franklin Electric, a publicly-traded company on the NASDAQ stock market under the symbol FELE.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Blake Equipment is looking for a CNC Operator who is proficient with a CNC lathe and other machining equipment. They will be responsible for ensuring the CNC lathe is maintained and well casement pipe threading is being produced in a timely manner to meet customer demands. In addition, they will repair and replace components on the CNC, Band Saw, and other machines on location. CNC Operator also responsible for cutting/threading pipe maybe asked to cut pipe using a band saw to cut pipe to lengths specified by customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain cleanliness of warehouse and machinery
• Pull parts for orders following S.O.P. (Standard Operating Procedures)
• Learn procedures of running CNC lathe threading
• Cutting and processing of well casement pipe
• Able to learn/operate front end loader
• Use forklift/pallet jacks to move materials, parts, finished product or load/unload trucks
• Conduct preventive maintenance before operating machinery
• Lift 50 lbs. repeatedly throughout an eight-hour workday
• Stand and work for extended periods of time during work hours
• Machine pipe to specifications according to work orders, keeping within branch Q.C. requirements
• Responsible for maintaining and using precision measuring tools in accordance to shop requirements
• Interact with customers with a professional attitude
• Use band saw/skill saw to create finished product.
• Hours are Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm with seasonal overtime daily and on weekends
• Perform other related duties as needed

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Skills and Abilities

• Good reading and writing skills
• Ability to conduct job duties with minimal supervision
• Able to read, understand, and calculate fractional dimensions (i.e. add/subtract fractions, fraction to decimal conversions)
• Ability to operate forklift/pallet jack within safety guidelines
• Able to communicate and work well with others
• Ability to operate horizontal CNC lathe and Band Saw accurately and safely
• Ability to use various hand and power tools
• Ability to consistently produce quality work
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Ability to apply problem solving techniques to moderately complex issues
• Ability to operate a fork truck and obtain certification
• Ability to operate or be trained to operate a frontend loader
• Minor welding experience, not required but a plus
• CDL License, not required but a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Machine operation: 1 year (Preferred)
• CNC Operator: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Forklift Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person