Vision Operator Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

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WHAT NWPX OFFERS YOU:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• On-Demand Pay (Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday)
• Bonus Potential
• Up to $5,000 per year Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Footwear and Eyewear Voucher (Day 1 of Employment)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Values-Driven Culture Committed to Equal Opportunities and Safety

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE: We're immediately seeking an Exact 2500 Operator to join our Geneva Pipe and Precast.
2nd Shift: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM, includes a $2/hour shift differential
This position is responsible for running and monitoring the Exact 2500 automated system to keep production moving smoothly. The role includes helping with machine changeovers, solving problems quickly, keeping the work area clean and safe, and doing basic maintenance
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates the Exact 2500 automated system
• Oversees workflow and throughput of the Exact 2500 automated system
• Under direction of the Dry Cast Supervisor, coordinates production inputs, product changeovers, and rapid response for troubleshooting of issues
• Ensures general housekeeping and safety
• Performs some preventive maintenance
• Operate overhead crane. Operate the MBK cage welding machine, as needed
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
• High School diploma, GED; or one-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• On-the job training for operating the Exact 2500 automatic production system
EXACT OPERATOR I - this level of Mill Operator is responsible for operation of the Exact 2500 production system. Daily tasks related to machine operation are self-directed. Other duties, or coordination of cross functional tasks, are performed under the supervision of the Dry Cast Supervisor.
EXACT OPERATOR II - this level of Exact Operator is responsible for performing duties described for Exact Operator I. This level of Exact Operator requires additional training, skills, experience, and/or certification. Exact Operator II is responsible for coordinating rapid response and troubleshooting of issues within the Exact 2500 system. Exact Operator II has sufficient experience throughout the Exact 2500 system to rotate through all the areas (MBK, mixer, tip out, forklift, etc.) and provide coverage as needed.
EXACT OPERATOR III - this level of Mill Operator is responsible for performing duties described for Exact Operator II. This level possesses advanced experience. Employees in this position can effectively operate all areas of the Exact 2500 system and may be responsible for providing on-the-job training to new employees as well as perform preventative maintenance.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Activity
Over 2/3 of the time:
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Communicating: Expressing or exchanging ideas and information accurately, in written or diagram form.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.
• Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers such as moving a mouse and typing.
Up to 2/3 of the time:
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. (This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium,)
• Stooping: Positions self to access files or lift items off the floor.
• Kneeling/Crouching: Position self to file documents and open lower drawers as well as to lift boxes and other items.
• Standing /Sit: Remaining upright in a stationary position, particularly for sustained periods.
• Walking: Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularity for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Less than 1/3 of the time:
• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
• Crawling : Moving about to positon self
• Reaching: Grabbing things from a distance above or from the side.
• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward downward or outward.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Lifting: Raining objects from a lower to a higher position or move objects horizontally from position to position.
Physical Requirements
• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects, including the human body.
Visual Acuity
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
Vision Requirements:
Up to 2/3 of time, the worker is required to have:
• The worker is required to have peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
• The worker is required to have depth perception (three-dimensional vison, ability to judge distance and spatial relationships.)
• The worker is required to have the ability to adjust visual focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
Less than to 1/3 of the time the worker is subject to:
• The worker is required to have close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• The worker is required to have distance vision (clear vison at 20 feet or more )
• The worker is required to have color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Weather Conditions
Up to 2/3 of the time:
• The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather.
• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: activities occur inside and outside.
• The worker is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour (Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.)
• The worker is subject to extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. (Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.)
• The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
• The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles electrical current working on scaffolding and high places exposure to high heat or exposure to chemical.
• None: The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work)
Less than 1/3 of the time:
• The worker is subject to vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
• The worker is subject to oils: There is air and /or skin expose to oils and other cutting fluids.
Noise Levels
Up to 2/3 of the time:
• Loud noise (examples: metal can be manufacturing department large earth-moving equipment)
• Very loud noise (example: jack hammer work, front row at rock concert)
Less than 1/3 of the time:
• Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
Supervision Received:
General Direction: The incumbent exercises wide latitude in determining objective and approaches to critical assignments. Generally, the incumbent is in charge of an area of work, and typically formulates policy for this area but does not necessarily have final authority for approving policy.
Personal Protective Equipment is required when in the Plant, Yard or Construction Areas:

• Hard Hat
• Safety Glasses
• Steel-toed Boots
• Hearing Protection
• Reflective Vest

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Except where prohibited by state law, offers of employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug test, and/or physical examination, as determined by the essential functions and physical requirements of the position.
NWPX Infrastructure is committed to equal employment opportunity. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
NWPX Infrastructure reserves the right to close the position, with or without notice, if a qualified candidate is identified prior to the close date.