Machine Operator

Primary Purpose

Uses machines and equipment to assist with manufacturing, while performing specialized tasks to create and produce a standard or customized product.

Major Job Responsibilities

• Performs typical machine shop and press operations
• Operates a press production, braid winding, lathe or crimping machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines
• Read, interpret and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, manufacturing drawings, bills of material or other written instructions or procedures
• Accurately record number of parts produced both good and scrap
• Utilize hand tools such as a hand held screw driver and drill guns
• Maintain inventory of product in work stations
• Perform quality work checks to insure the product meets quality standards
• Identify product defects and report it
• Operate functional area equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Maintain safety, quality, productivity and housekeeping standards as required
• Maintain accurate and timely data
• Report any safety problems, hazards, accidents and near misses to management
• Adjust machine settings as necessary to complete assigned task
• Properly use safety equipment, including machine guarding, interlocks and safety curtains are working properly or report it
• Able to troubleshoot and resolve simple quality product issues
• Meet standards and tolerances
• Other job tasks as assigned by Supervisor

Physical Demands

• Regularly lift up to 30 pounds
• Perform repetitive tasks
• Possess manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together accurately
• Understand MSDS and handling of hazardous materials
• Work alone or in a team environment
• Regular good attendance is an essential function of the job
• Ability to stand, sit, stoop or bend, reach above shoulders up to 25% of time

Environmental, Visual, Hearing Demands

• Constant Noise
• Dust
• Grease and Oils
• Near and Far vision
• Hearing (aid permitted)

Education and Training Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret tape measure or measuring devices
• Machine Operator experience preferred
• Basic reading skills
• Basic math skills
• Must be able to speak and understand English
• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to use basic hand tools
• Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve problems