Machine Operator

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
• Operates various machines within the cell
• Makes minor adjustments as necessary or notify Lead person or Set up person if a more significant adjustment is required
• Maintains a clean machine and organized work area
• Performs preventative maintenance including lubricating machines when needed
• Makes minor repairs and notifies maintenance for other maintenance needs
• Performs a variety of tasks such as counting, cleaning, returning gauges and fixtures, and transferring of parts
• Uses measuring equipment to maintain close tolerances
• Fulfills schedules and procedures
• Adapts to cell and team concepts as well as cross-training
• Serves as a safety monitor, ensuring all safety guards are in place and in good condition
• Aids other operators if necessary
• Inspects work in progress, using equipment necessary and outlined in Quality or Work Instructions
• Ensures the quality of own work
• Forklift (i.e., powered industrial truck) operation
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Skills & Competencies

• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, specification sheets, and / or mechanical drawings and in precision measurement or becomes proficient through training
• Computer literacy
• Capable of using measuring instruments, i.e., micrometer, calipers, height gauge, etc.
• Capable of using hand tools (i.e., screwdriver, wrenches, etc.)
• Ability to read and write, perform basic arithmetic and follow verbal and written instructions

Education & Experience

• Minimum five (5) years of experience operating production machinery in a manufacturing or production environment
• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and hear
• The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands / arms; lift and / or lower; push and / or pull; and use hands to finger, handle, feel, and / or finely manipulate objects
• The employee must frequently lift / move and / or push / pull up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lift / move and / or push / pull up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Use of vision correction is acceptable, if necessary; however, any vision correction apparatus must meet all safety guidelines for the area of activity