Machine Operator I (1st shift)

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY
• We are seeking a dependable and safety-focused Machine Operator - Pre-Assembly to support the preparation and assembly of components used in the manufacturing process. In this role, you will be responsible for operating pre-assembly equipment, preparing parts and subassemblies, and ensuring materials meet quality and production requirements before final assembly. This position plays a critical role in maintaining production flow, product quality, and operational efficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Machine Operation: Operate pre-assembly machinery and equipment to prepare components and subassemblies according to work instructions and production specifications.

• Material Preparation: Gather, stage, and prepare parts, hardware, and materials required for pre-assembly operations to support production schedules.

• Assembly Support: Perform basic mechanical pre-assembly tasks such as fastening, fitting, or aligning components to create subassemblies for downstream production.

• Quality Verification: Inspect components and subassemblies for accuracy, proper fit, and quality standards; identify and report defects or inconsistencies.

• Documentation & Reporting: Record production output, quality checks, and equipment performance using production logs or digital systems as required.

• Equipment Monitoring: Monitor machine performance during operation and notify maintenance or supervision of any malfunctions, abnormalities, or safety concerns.

• Safety & Compliance: Follow all company safety procedures, operating guidelines, and PPE requirements while maintaining a safe work environment.

• Housekeeping & Organization: Maintain a clean and organized workstation, ensuring tools, materials, and equipment are properly stored and accessible.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous manufacturing, assembly, or machine operation experience preferred
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, basic drawings, or production documentation
• Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with hand and power tools
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety
• Basic computer skills for production tracking or documentation

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

This position may require standing for extended periods, repetitive motion, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs while working in a manufacturing or production environment.

• Exposure to machinery noise, moving mechanical parts, and industrial work conditions.

• Flexibility to work different shifts or overtime as needed.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

No travel required.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture• Customer Focus

• Operational Excellence

• Innovation

• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [email protected].