General Operator

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce parts as directed by material control and/or the engineering department to attain the required production levels and quality.
• Prep and inspect parts for final production.
• Run first time production parts as directed and perform Poka Yokes.
• Participate in job rotation through each cell which addresses 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.
• Push button or depress pedal to activate machine.
• Observe machine operations to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction.
• Monitor the output of quality parts 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.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Must have the ability to read and comprehend work instructions, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions in English.
• Must have the ability to write simple correspondence in English.
• Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with supervisors, peers, or subordinates by phone, in writing, and / or in person.
• Must be able to tell when an operating error is occurring and assist in deciding what to do about it.
• Must be able to work within a team environment.
• Must posses the ability to work with hand tools.
• Must posses the 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 (at times it may be necessary to lift more).
• Close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Sit frequently for extended periods of time.
• Ability to move about the plant in both the office and manufacturing areas.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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