• Machine Operator - Production 1st shift

    Dorman (Warsaw, KY)


    Machine Operator - Production 1st shift

     

    Date: Aug 14, 2025

     

    Company: Dorman Products

     

    Dorman was founded on the belief that people should have greater freedom to fix motor vehicles. For over 100 years, we have been driving new solutions, releasing tens of thousands of aftermarket replacement products engineered to save time and money, and increase convenience and reliability. Founded and headquartered in the United States, we are a pioneering global organization offering an always-evolving catalog of automotive, heavy-duty and specialty vehicle products. Today, we have more than 3,500 employees across 29 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dayton Parts. Publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM, reaching a revenue of $2 billion in 2024.

     

    Everyone who works at Dorman is called a Contributor. We need everyone, regardless of role and experience, to contribute to our success. That means everyone has a unique ability to make an impact on the business. We encourage all our Contributors to bring their authentic selves to work. The freedom to pursue new ideas, offer different perspectives, and grow in your career is fundamental to working at Dorman.

    Job Summary

    Operate machines; perform set-ups and general machine adjustments

    Primary Duties

    + Start-up and operation of machine from a completely shut down condition

    + Set-up of new jobs

    + Tuning of the machine for optimal performance, and periodic adjustments

    + Perform basic troubleshooting of the machine in the event of a malfunction

    + Completion of the process monitor and associated paperwork

    + Verification of unit counts

    + Maintenance of department logs

    + Must be able to operate stock picker and pull orders when needed

    + Other duties as assigned

    Qualifications

    Key Accountabilities:

    + Participate in department meetings and projects

    + Operate within standard operating procedures

    + Maintain neat, clean and well-organized work area

    + Adhere to all safety standards and personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines

    + Timely and regular attendance

    Qualifications:

    + Good math skills

    + Good mechanical aptitude

    + Good level of product knowledge to ensure the machine is producing the correct quality and quantity of parts

    + Ability to work independently

    + Physical Requirement: Capability to lift 45 pounds.

    + Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach, swivel, carry items from one building to another, and speak and actively listen.  Noise level is usually moderate.

     

    Education / Experience

     

    + High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

     

    Dorman Products is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives, and cultures at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V. www.DormanProducts.com