Manager Operator Jobs in Nappanee, IN (NOW HIRING)

Who We Are:

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries.  We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers.

Why We are Different:

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are.  We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.  We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

1. A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
2. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
3. Fair and competitive compensation.
4. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
5. Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Summary/Objective

The laser operator assumes a processing role in the production of finished parts and is responsible for the following regular and repetitive duties.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must be able to work as a part of a team to achieve the company’s overall goals;
2. Must demonstrate clear verbal and written communication skills (English);
3. Must be able to meet production goals and time deadlines for company projects;
4. Must be able to read and process written communication including, but not
5. limited to, work orders and measurements
6. Must be able to work independently and under close supervision;
7. Must demonstrate production competency and knowledge of production systems;
8. Must be able to rotate to other production positions as the need arises or as deemed necessary;
9. Must be able to operate appropriate equipment including fabricating machinery, crane, etc.;
10. Must able to physically lift and maneuver weights in excess of fifty pounds;
11. Must possess successful problem solving skills;
12. Must be able to exhibit tact and diplomacy and maintain professional relationships with supervisors, fellow team members, customers, etc.
13. Must be able to work under physically and mentally stressful situations;
14. Must be able to prioritize and easily adapt to changes throughout the day.

Competencies

1. Communication Proficiency.
2. Organizational Skills.
3. Technical Capacity.
4. Time Management.
5. Ability to use measuring tools, micrometers/tape measures/calipers

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibility upon hiring, however, potential direct reports may be a possibility.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear. This position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling.  The team member may have to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and the expected work hours are decided by the hiring manager.

Travel

No travel is required for this position.

Required Education and Experience

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. 1+ year manufacturing/industry experience.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance 

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law.  This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters.  All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member.  Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members.  Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership.  Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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