Weekday Extrusion Machine Operator Jobs in Eugene, OR

ENTEK is synonymous with some of the world's best lead-acid separators, lithium-ion separators, extruders, and engineering services for the battery and extrusion markets. We operate on six continents; astronomical growth for the simple lead-acid battery separator company James Young and Pete Johnson founded in Lebanon, OR in 1984.

Our intimate knowledge of both the design and manufacturing of separators spurred the introduction of our high-speed co-rotating twin-screw E-Max extruder in 1998-recognized as the fastest to install and easiest to operate extruder on the market.

In 2001, our first lithium-ion battery separator line expanded our reach in Asian markets, delivering a quality product at a market-leading price. Our success here is fueled by consistently living our core values of respect, integrity, commitment, and innovation.

From state-of-the-art separators and extruders, to 360 engineering and support for all of it, ENTEK's commitment to non-stop innovation and attention to customer service keeps production lines humming. With plants in both Lebanon, OR and Newcastle UK, we are set up to make sure that a world at work has what it needs to stay at work, 24-7.

The CNC Machinist has in-depth knowledge of the both operation of machines as well as the knowledge to take design demands and turn the concept into the required customer demanded item/part.  The job typically requires 5+ years of combined formal training and experience, or equivalent. Requires a broad knowledge of machining techniques and familiarity with computer numerically controlled machine tool operating procedures. Setups involve familiarity with and understanding of program formats involving combinations of operations such as profile and contour milling, boring, recessing, turning, drilling, threading, etc., to the capacity of the machine and control factor. Performs advanced setup operations, adjusts and checks out programming and operates numerically controlled machine tools to perform a complex series of progressive machining operations on a diversified line of work to close and exacting tolerances and finish specifications requiring a high degree of skill. May set up machines for and instruct other operators. Check parts for conformance to specifications. Operators may run more than one unit simultaneously.

Must have 5+ years of combined formal training and experience.

Trained to operate all CNC machine tools in shop

Knowledge and ability to read and use G & M code at the control

Ability to read and understand GD&T Tolerances

Participate / Perform special projects

Set up tooling, fixturing and inspection equipment required for all part types

Prove CNC programs and ensure proven status of program and all associated documentation.

Lead / Perform special projects

Seek / perform disposition of questionable product

Work with lead / manager to schedule area workload

Create part programs using machine control, editor, or CAM system

Adhere to ENTEK Core Values

Understand and follow company Lean Six Sigma philosophies.

Maintain company 5S work area standards

Communicate effectively with Lead person / supervisor

Self driven, consistently perform high quality work in a safe manner without supervision

Pay ranges from $18-$26 depending on experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee may be required to work 12.0 hour shifts, spending the majority of time on their feet.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. If situations arise requiring lifting or moving of items exceeding 50 pounds, the employee must review it with the lead/supervisor to determine safe techniques to avoid injury.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth

TRAVEL REQUIRMENTS:  None.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disabled/Veteran