Machine Operator

Machine Operator

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reads job specifications and/or blueprints to determine machine adjustments and material requirements (part layout).
• Sets stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule or template.
• Positions workpiece against stops or aligns layout marks with die or blade.
• Pushes button or depresses pedal to activate machine.
• Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction.
• Maintains work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety procedures.

Skills and Specifications

• Ability to read and comprehend blue prints and/or sketches.
• Ability to use simple math to perform basic calculations.
• Knowledge and ability to use common measuring instruments and hand tools such as tape measure, level, or square.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Solid problem-solving skills.
• Ability to contribute and work in a team environment.
• Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness to ensure first quality of work.
• Ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with people in the course of work.
• Willingness to work additional hours in order to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift.

Education and Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED).

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of the Machine Operator position, job, the employee is continually required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• The employee is occasionally required to crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.