Who We Are and What We Do Farmer Focus's mission is to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to consistently producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is rooted in servant leadership, and we live by our Farmer Focus CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. Who We Are and What We Do Farmer Focus's mission is to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to consistently producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is rooted in servant leadership, and we live by our Farmer Focus CARES values of Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship.Job DescriptionThe machine operator is responsible for diligently maintaining superior quality, productivity and maintenance standards for an assigned area and equipment while adhering to all Safety programs.Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Maintain and test mechanical equipment, machinery, and components. • Identify parts or machines needing new or replacement parts. • Respond to requests by production area when mechanical issues with equipment have been identified. • Communicate with production management and personnel to diagnose problems and to determine potential mechanical problems. • Perform preventive maintenance. • Complete assigned tasks with accuracy and efficiency, in regard to time as well as resources. Additional Duties and Responsibilities • General mathematic ability required to perform job. • Should possess the ability to read, write and speak English. • Ability to read and write to safely utilize lockout/tagout and confined space entry program. • Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings. • Basic knowledge of standard and metric measures. • Must be able to work assigned days/shifts (including some weekends). Farmer Focus is committed to the principles of equal employment and to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is inclusive and equitable, free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based upon an individual's age, race (including traits historically associated with race, which includes hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity, or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), military status (including status as a uniformed servicemember, a veteran, or dependent of a servicemember), or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Farmer Focus is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
See More Details >>Job Title: Machine Operator 1 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Department: Operations Reports to: Assistant Manager, Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE: Machine Operator 1 (MO1) is responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing company railway maintenance and inspection equipment. This position can operate Loram's on track MOW equipment and/or on track vehicles with supervision in both operating and travel modes. In this role you may be assigned to various types of equipment platforms dependent on business needs and demands. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Safety Focused • Ability to lead a comprehensive and appropriate job briefing during operations shifts, maintenance shifts, and while conducting maintenance tasks. • Consistently follows safe work processes, procedures and rules • Understands on track safety and can explain specifics when asked • Able to locate all emergency equipment and demonstrate correct operation Machine Operations and Technical Knowledge • Conducts machine inspections to identify problems, defects, changes, and hazards and communicates conditions to the operator or supervisor and performs common repairs as instructed. Provides accurate feedback that allows machine leadership to make maintenance decisions • Accurately records and reports common parts used to supervisor, including floor stock • Performs maintenance and repairs according to set schedules and policies • Accurately describes gauge and HMI functions as they relate to machine operation • Demonstrates the ability to document and complete daily field reporting, personal expense reporting, field lodging, and other administrative reporting as necessary BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES: • Safety Awareness • Values Based • Learning on the Fly • Action Oriented • Listening • Personal Learning REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: Internal: 3+ Months Experience working with Loram equipment or equivalent in a 24/7 environment; Some assignments require Excavator experience. Meet all relevant or applicable pre-qualifications as noted in the general description for this role and Loram's career development matrix. External: 2+ Years Demonstrated technical skills such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and machine operations. 2+ Years Demonstrated ability to learn communicate verbally and in writing and learn best practices Licenses/Certifications: Maintain Railroad Certifications, CPR/First Aid, valid Driver's License WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • 100% travel, including international, using any method of transportation. • Ability to apply high levels of cognitive, analytical, retention and reasoning. • Excellent communication skills used within any social context. • Can stand, sit, walk, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, hear, taste and smell. • Can see up close, distances, colors and has use of peripheral vision and depth perception. • Can tolerate variable and sometimes extreme physical conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment. BENEFITS: Benefits for this role include a comprehensive package with company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; wellness programs; basic life and AD&D insurance; voluntary life insurance; company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) retirement plan including an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% you contribute to the Plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); behavioral health support; and leaves of absence. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, payroll charity contributions, adoption assistance and optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization. COMPENSATION: Loram determines compensation based on factors such as skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. Certain positions may be eligible for an annual bonus and paid time off in addition to base compensation. Starting pay for the position is between $20.00 - $21.00 Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Rev: May 2025
See More Details >>Job Summary: Set up and operate mechanical and hydraulic production machines and equipment including, but not limited to, metal fabricating machines, material handling system, automated lubrication systems, lock seamers, hydro welders, spot welders, presses, headers, cartomizers, head/bushing machines, tube benders, cut offs, flex mills, expander/sizers, etc. to meet production schedules. Capable of setting up and operating several similar or related pieces of equipment within the department. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Sets up equipment in department as assigned by changing tooling, adjusting tooling to correct clearances and specifications, and making other necessary adjustments. Uses blueprints and route cards to set up assigned equipment. Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions. Dismantles machines and equipment to gain access to problem area. Performs minor machine repairs including preventative maintenance. Starts machines and equipment to test operation following repair. Performs quality control checks including first and last piece inspection to ensure all products are made according to blueprint specifications. Operate equipment to manufacture parts whenever all required set ups have been completed. Completes annual updates of OSHA required training as assigned by supervisor. Maintains high standard of housekeeping in the department. Completes other duties as assigned such as hand welding, material handling, etc. Work within team environment to achieve company goals and objectives. Checks that safety guards and switches are in place and in good working condition. Reports all safety malfunctions immediately to supervisor. Performs all necessary paperwork such as machine load card data, written production and inventory tickets, time sheets, quality control data, first and last piece inspection and other data as required. Completes annual review of OSHA required safety training as assigned by supervisor. Performs other duties as assigned. Places set up and operator scrap in designated containers and document as required. Delivers "overrun" parts to appropriate location and document. Completes job cards as requested by supervisor. Maintains a high standard of housekeeping in the department. Monitors material supplies at assigned workstation to ensure smooth product flow. Education/ Experience/ Skills: EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Minimum 6 months previous manufacturing experience preferred. Required to complete 90-day probationary (initial employment) period. Set Up Operator job classification may be designated prior to completing 90 days employment if employee demonstrates ability to set up and operate assigned equipment independently. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, blueprints, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to interact cooperatively with supervision and co-workers. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret bar graphs. Ability to use and interpret measuring gauges. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Physical Demand & Work Environment: · Often required to sit and use hands and fingers to handle or feel · Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift up to 50 lbs. · Vision ability required include close vision · Exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles · Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $21.56 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Schedule: • Evening shift • Monday to Friday • Overtime • Weekends as needed Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Entering the machining trade in Harrisonburg, VA, typically begins with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 288,789 machinists nationwide, with an average weekly wage of $1,004 in Harrisonburg, VA. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring machinists find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $80,640 annually for experienced professionals.
