People know Snap-on for the quality of our products, but we know that it is the passion and character of our people that make our company a global leader. With our diverse talents and deep pride in the Snap-on family of brands, we drive innovation and create value.  We work hard together. We grow together. We are one Snap-on team.  

Snap-On Tools offers an excellent benefits package after only 30 days of service to include:

• Three health insurance plans to choose from, one includes an employer contribution Health Savings Account (HSA) with an employer contribution.
• Vision and Dental Insurance plans
• An option for a Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Spending Account (FSA)
• Company paid life insurance, as well as short and long term disability coverage.
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance can be purchased at nominal rates
• Discounts on travel and company products including tools
• A tuition reimbursement program
• A 401K with an employer match/contribution at 3%
• Paid vacation, plus three days of paid time off for personal days
• 11 paid holidays
• A climate-controlled work environment with heating and air conditioning.
• Plus all of our associates are paid WEEKLY.

We currently have an opening for a Machine Operator at our Elkmont, Alabama manufacturing plant. The hours for this position are Sunday night through Thursday night, a 3rd shift role, with hours of 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. the following morning central time. The ability to assemble product that meets productivity levels and quality standards. The work to be performed is in a factory environment. The associate will be expected to assemble that product while operating within established workplace safety procedures. The product assembled will be of

uncompromising quality to meet our commitment to passionate customer care.

KEY TASKS

• Sets up and operates metal fabricating machines to cut and form metal shapes according to blueprints and specifications: Reads and interprets blueprints, engineering specifications, and shop orders to determine machine setup, production methods, and sequence of operation.

• Positions and clamps stop, guides, and turntables. Adjusts controls to set and regulate machining factors.

• Positions work against stops and guides or align layout marks with dies or cutting blades manually.

• Starts machine and observes machine operation to reposition or adjust machine settings for multiple or successive passes.

• Inspects or measures work, using rule, gauges, and templates.

• High School diploma, G.E.D. and 1 to 3 years manufacturing experience.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide.

• Perform work from drawings, specifications and formulas involving limited detail.
• Use and interpret measuring equipment.

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• Good communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and within a team environment.

• Must be aware and adhere to all company and departmental safety procedures and policies.

• Ability to work on 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts and overtime as maybe required by the business operations.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older with excellent usage of the English language including reading, writing, and speaking.

PREFERRED

• Some assembly experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift to 35 pounds continuously for eight hours. Anything lifting above 35 pounds must have the assistance of another employee.

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time during an eight-hour shift.