Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.

Machine Operator – Colorado Springs, Colorado 

Machine Operator

Operate machines in a safe manner per Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). Set up tooling or station based on SOP. Monitor processes as parts are being produced to ensure quality and accuracy documenting the operations performed. Verify all operations have been inspected and completed before moving completed parts to the next work cell. Organize and maintain the work area. Maintain all the machines as instructed by the preventative maintenance documentation. Perform routine tasks as directed and under moderate supervision.

What You Will Do:

• Perform twisting, bending, reaching and forceful repetitive motions that require the use of shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, waist, legs and neck to lift parts from metal pans.
• Place parts on machine holding devices and remove them after they have been machined.
• Operate computer-controlled equipment throughout the shift.
• Lift up to 40 pounds from floor to waist level throughout the shift.
• Stand on concrete floors for up to 10 hours every day.
• Ability to work in a noisy, dirty environment.
• Operate high production equipment.
• Distinguish between various parts.
• Visually examine individual metal parts throughout the entire shift for finish and damage.
• Set up, change and adjust machine tooling to accommodate parts being machined.
• Change and/or adjust tooling and make offset changes when needed.
• Clean and perform preventative maintenance as needed in order to maintain the equipment in optimum operating condition at all times.
• Wear protective safety throughout the entire shift.  This includes safety glasses and earplugs.
• Maintain production reports, tracking downtime, set up time, parts produced, etc.
• Use basic PC skills.
• Maintain safety requirements in work area.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate mechanical knowledge and capabilities.
• Demonstrate good hand/eye coordination.
• Demonstrate accurate decision-making skills.
• Visually identify and differentiate between metals.
• Ability to handle different types and sizes of metal parts made of brass or stainless steel.
• Work with various machining oils.
• Write English, alpha and numeric characters.
• Understand English instructions both written and verbal.
• Perform basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimal system and fractions.
• Read and understand basic measurement tools including dial calipers, micrometers, steel rules and go/no go gauges.
• Knowledge of SPC.
• Perform rapid visual inspection.
• Ability to work alone or with other people.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Must be able to complete certification criteria for department within 6 - 12 months to be promoted to Machine Operator 4 (includes continuous satisfactory performance and absence of progressive discipline).

Why Work for Us?

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if: 

• You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others.  With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.
• You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development.  As we grow, we want you to grow with us. 
• You want a culture that promotes work-life balance.  Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work! 
• You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential.

What You’ll Get from Us:

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”  
• Generous Vacation and Sick Time
• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period 
• Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses
• Disability Insurance –Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury
• Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement  
• Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn up to $2,000 in rewards
• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work 
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself” 
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through Clifton Strengths assessment & coaching 

Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

• The expected Base Hourly Range: min $16.97 -max $30.04 hourly rate.  The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Apply Today!

Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place!

Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role.

We Celebrate Who We Are! 

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.  Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do.   We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

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