General Operator

About the Role

Responsible for tending to metal fabricating machines such as cut-off saws, shears, rolls, brakes, presses, sizers, forming machines, spinning machines, and punches that cut, shape, and bend metal plates, sheets, tubes, and structures.

Responsibilities

• Produce parts as directed by material control or the engineering department to attain required production levels and quality.
• Prepare and inspect parts for final production.
• Run first-time production parts as directed and perform Poka Yokes.
• Participate in job rotation through each cell to address cross-training and ergonomical issues.
• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Set stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, or template.
• Position workpiece against stops or align layout marks with die or blades.
• Activate machine by pushing button or depressing pedal.
• Observe machine operations to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction.
• Monitor output quality through inspection, scrap records, statistical process controls, and station control sheets.
• Measure workpiece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.
• Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from workpiece.
• Perform 5S activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions in English.
• Ability to write simple correspondence in English.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Ability to communicate clearly with supervisors, peers, or subordinates by phone, in writing, or in person.
• Ability to identify operating errors and assist in resolving them.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Ability to work with hand tools.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.

Physical Demands

• Standing for long periods of time.
• Use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Reaching with hands and arms.
• Talking and hearing.
• Occasional walking, stooping, crawling, kneeling, or crouching.
• Repeatedly lifting, tugging, and/or moving up to 35 pounds (occasionally more).
• Close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to sit frequently for extended periods.
• Ability to move about the plant in both office and manufacturing areas.

Work Environment

• Typical manufacturing environment.
• May encounter extreme heat, fumes, odors, dirt, dust, noise, and moving objects.

Performance Expectations

• Ability and willingness to work any shift.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime when necessary.
• Must be prompt in reaching assigned cell at the start of shift and at the end of each break.
• Excellent attendance.
• Good work ethic.
• Highly motivated self-starter.