Entry Level Machine Operator

Primary Functions/Responsibilities

• Maintains work area and machine in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Becomes familiar with all guarding and safety features to safely operate the machine.
• Notifies experienced operator or maintenance of any problems.
• Contacts experienced operator when assistance is needed.
• Knows when to seek assistance and who to contact.
• Familiar with and performs minor daily maintenance (checks oil levels).
• Familiar with operator’s manual; knows the machine’s parts and terminology relative to machine tooling and adjustments in the die area.
• Familiar with out-of-control conditions and responses.
• Familiar with the proper use and maintenance of gages.
• Able to read part drawings to complete process checks properly.
• Operates machine and maintains quality after setup by others, including stopping the machine when questions arise.
• Familiar with where and how perishable tools are stored and can identify the different perishable tools needed for different jobs and knows how tool usage sheets are used.
• Knows when to change minor perishable tooling and utilizes usage sheets.
• Familiar with the payoff and related equipment.
• Understands the wire line relative to cutter, quill, dies and transfer.
• Able to identify potential problems by reviewing progressions.
• Trained and can make all changes relative to wire size on payoff, auxiliary feed box and feed box.
• Able to use a computer and is familiar with job setup sheets.
• Completes training and understands all in process inspections including SPC charting.
• Completes inspections on time, every time.
• Trained on and becomes familiar with ISO9001 / IATF16949 / ISO14001 processes and work instructions relative to heading.
• Able to make minor adjustments to align transfer fingers to the die.
• Trained and is familiar with preventive maintenance on headers and payoffs.
• Able to utilize information which has been entered into the ERP system and is accurate with entering information.
• Trained to use load monitor and understands how to use properly.
• Trained and can effectively perform cold form processing and job production including loading raw materials, aligning cutter, quill and changing tooling.
• Perform other duties and assignments as requested.

Education/Work Experience Required

• High school degree or equivalent
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Computer skills
• Ability to move freely around the plant
• Ability to lift and transfer a variety of materials weighing up to forty pounds