Machine Operator 3
Job Purpose and Description
The machine operator is responsible for performing various tasks to setup, operate, monitor, troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on assigned machines.
Job Complexity
The machine operator sets up and operates a production machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
Main Tasks
- Executing standard operating procedures related to the inspection of product and materials
- Monitor machine operations to ensures products manufactured meet industry and federal standards
- Responsible for managing line performance
- Serves as point of contact for line on shift
- Responsible for SAP transactions
- Give work direction to Operators on the line
- Advanced troubleshooting capabilities
- Advanced preventive maintenance capabilities
- Performs minor maintenance
- Responsible for training and serves as a mentor to Operators
- Complete quality paperwork for product inspections and entry into QIS system
- Ensure the machine is operating according to capability
- Knowledge of production procedures and specifications
- Perform periodic checks on the equipment and solve problems as detected
- Work with others in order to ensure that equipment is in proper working order
- Perform advanced changeover duties
- Observe and follow all company safety rules and regulations
- Trains others and serves as a resources to Operators
Team Work and Communication
The machine operator will work with the quality team to ensure the finished product meets quality standards. The maintenance department to communicate mechanical issues that cause performance and quality issues with the finished product and ensure the machine is operating at standard.
Physical Requirements
- The ability and willingness to perform light to moderate lifting of raw materials and machine components up to 55 lbs
- The ability and willingness to stand 100% of time and walk in the production facility
- Adequate hand and finger coordination to manipulate small parts
- Adequate vision and color perception
- Minor stooping, bending, sitting, reaching and crouching as needed to inspect finished product and materials
Educational Requirement
The machine operator must have a high school diploma or equivalent GED.
Experience
The machine operator must have one year related experience.
Technical Skills
The Machine operator must have mechanical and computer skills. They must be technically-inclined and be able to properly utilize tools and machinery.
Core Competencies
- Solid understanding of the machine's functions
- Strong interpersonal and motivational skills
- Must be able to work with minimum supervision
- Ability to work outside regular business hours as required