Engine Machine Operator

Estes Industries•Penrose, CO

1d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Estes Rockets, located in Penrose, CO, the world-renowned leading manufacturer of innovative hobby products for the model rocket industry, is looking for an Engine Machine Operator to run engine machines that make Estes model rocket motors/engines.

Requirements

Must be able to perform minor maintenance on machines, repair or replace parts, clamps, pushrods, rams, drifts, pneumatic cylinders, and pneumatic switches
Must be able to perform manual labor
Must possess manual dexterity
Good hand eye coordination is required
Must maintain excellent attendance
Good math skills as they apply to production and inventory counts
Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisor and peers verbally and in writing
Must be able to work alone with indirect supervision of lead person and engine manufacturing supervisor
High school diploma or equivalent required
Must be at least 21 years old
Must be able to work overtime as directed
Requires the ability to stand and work on feet for the entire day
Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 lbs.
Must be able to push or pull up to 180 lbs. on a cart
Must be able to push or pull up to 1200 lbs. on a pallet jack
Must be able to stand or walk 95% -100% of shift
Must be able to move about with no difficulty to keep pace with established job production standards
Must be able to reach, bend, twist, stoop, kneel and crouch with no difficulty
Finger dexterity required to perform the tasks of each production station without difficulty
Must be able to work in outdoor environment
Will be exposed to cold weather, hot weather, rain and snow
Noise level moderate (hearing protection required and provided)
The candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a thorough background check in order to become licensed with the State of Colorado Explosives Board, The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, and the Department of Homeland Security. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the results of this background check and the ability to obtain the required licenses.

Responsibilities

Set up and load machine with assigned engine type
Inspect engines being produced
Fill out labels for engine type and daily production paperwork
Wear protective equipment including safety glasses, earplugs, coveralls, conductive boots, and conductive wrist straps
Follow all safety procedures and all engine manufacturing procedures
Assist in unloading black powder and delay powder shipments
Communicate any problems to engine manufacturing supervisor or engine manufacturing lead operator
Test model rocket engines
Adjust on powder measures
Keep machine and work area clean
Other duties as directed by department manager