Machine Operator 2

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Operate Transfer Presses.
• Set dies in various machines as needed including transfer, progressive and secondary presses, measure shut height and adjust ram.
• Follows blueprints, rough sketches or engineer drawings to shape metal accurately.
• Uses hand and power tools to shape and smooth metal and to blend seams.
• Load and unload coils of steel and blanks that are used in the process.
• Operate crane and forklift as needed.
• Maintain set-up sheet as required.
• Verify dimensional integrity of product visually, using micrometers, calipers and gauges.
• Absorb downtime, die changes, equipment failure.
• Practice proper lockout/tagout procedures.
• Train new operators as needed.
• Operate other machinery and equipment as needed.
• Maintains a clean and safe working area.
• Perform various visual and/or manual activities to inspect or verify the accuracy of a part.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Licensure: Hi-Lo Certification, Crane Certification.
• Competencies:
  • Ability to follow established procedures.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Knowledge and understanding of press controls-parameters and control limits.
  • Advanced Crane and Material Handling skills.
  • Feeder and straightener basics.
  • Problem solving.
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • Knowledge of IATF 16949 quality standards.
  • Manual dexterity sufficient to assemble, pack, and/or grip and operate equipment.
  • Communication skills to communicate and interact with all levels of employees.
  • Computer literacy skills including the ability to perform basic data entry and to operate visual 'touch screen' display panels.
  • Math skills sufficient to perform department related tasks are required.
  • Ability to work effectively with people.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a manufacturing environment. The job requires very frequent visual effort and concentration, and the ability to move throughout the plant. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The work requires regular standing, walking, bending, lifting and a variety of physical activities.