EC1002 Class Three Op

EC1002

About the role

Set up automatic or semi-automatic machines or process lines within allotted time. Operate machines, verify parts meet blueprint specifications, and maintain production quality and safety standards. Works under moderate to little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple types of manual or semi-automatic machines and perform set-ups using drawings, checking specifications, and completing set-ups within strict time restraints.
• Input simple data into computerized production machinery (does not program computer).
• Monitor automatic machines or process lines and understand all control functions.
• Verify parts meet blueprint specifications and are usable for the next operation.
• Produce to and exceed established production and quality standards; conduct sophisticated quality inspections.
• Measure for tolerance and quality check; complete inspection sheets.
• Perform major adjustments to set-ups as needed for quality product.
• Perform preventive, minor, and major maintenance to production machinery on a regular routine basis.
• Keep work areas clean and orderly; conduct all work in a safe manner following established safety standards.
• Read specified measuring instruments including tape measure, micrometer, etc.
• Receive team and continuous process improvement training; participate on project teams as required.
• Perform necessary rework and minor repairs.
• Perform other duties as assigned; may participate on project teams as requested.

Requirements

• One-year experience as a Class 1 or Class 2 Operator and/or on-the-job apprenticeship with an experienced Class Three Machine Operator.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak simple sentences and communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors.
• Math skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure (whole numbers, fractions, and decimals); ability to read a tape measure.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk or hear; frequently required to stand and walk.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Medium heavy lifting: 80 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 40 lbs. (67–100% of the time).
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Firm grasping: ability to exert sufficient grip (45–60 lbs. on a hand dynamometer) to pick up objects like a case of soft drinks or a bowling ball.
• Fine manipulation of hands/fingers: sufficient coordination to place and screw a small washer on a bolt or pick up a dime off a countertop.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

• Frequently works near and/or with moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Required to stand on a concrete floor for extended periods.
• May be subject to extreme temperatures as plant production areas are not air-conditioned.