Machine Operator, 1st Shift
Shepherdsville, KY
Full-Time and On-Site
New Flyer is North America’s heavy-duty transit bus leader, providing sustainable mobility solutions through transit buses, technology, and infrastructure. New Flyer is a subsidiary of NFI Group, a leader in propulsion agnostic bus and coach mobility solutions. Building on its 90+ year legacy of innovation, New Flyer is the only manufacturer offering all three types of zero-emission transit buses, with over 1,900 zero-emission buses delivered to date. New Flyer actively supports over 35,000 heavy-duty transit buses currently operated by approximately 500 agencies.
Position Summary: As a Machine Operator at New Flyer in Shepherdsville, you will play a crucial role in our production process. You will be responsible for operating various machines to produce parts and components according to specifications. This role demands attention to detail, technical proficiency, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.
Requirements
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Operate machine equipment as required for production.
- Set up machines according to job specifications, including tooling changes, alignments, and calibration.
- Monitor machine output to ensure parts meet quality standards and specifications. Conduct inspections and measurements using precision tools.
- Maintain accurate production records, including job settings, output quantities, and quality control data.
- Adhere to safety protocols and procedures at all times. Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
- Proven experience as a machine operator or similar role in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in reading technical drawings and blueprints.
- Ability to operate machines and manual equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and precision.
- Knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Hourly Wage Rate: $24.45/hr
Standard Hours: Monday - Thursday, 5:00 am - 3:30 pm
Benefits
WHY JOIN US:
- Be a part of a team leading the world’s electrification of mass mobility.
- Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility
- Paid holidays and vacation
- 401K with generous company match
- Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world
- Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.
- On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we invested $15.9 million in 2024)
- Advancement opportunities within our family of companies
OUR WHY: We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motorcoach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable. Our values—safety, quality, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and sustainability—are at the core of everything we do. NFI Group | We Move People - YouTube
Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI offers a wide range of propulsion agnostic bus and coach platforms, including market leading electric models. Through its low- and zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, arbocsv.com, andcarfaircomposites.com.
New Flyer is committed to administering all employment matters in accordance with the value we place on fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the contributions of all team members. We ensure that all employment decisions are based upon merit and comply with applicable employment legislation and requirements. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.