Machine Operator, Day Shift

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets blueprints, engineering specifications, and shop orders to determine machine setup, production methods, and sequence of operation.
• Selects, positions, and secures dies, blades, cutters, and fixtures onto the machine using a rule, square, shims, templates, hand tools, and built-in gauges.
• Positions and clamps stop, guides, and turntables; adjusts controls to set and regulate machining factors, such as pressure, adjustment rolls, blade angle, and machine speed.
• Locates and marks bending or cutting lines and reference points on the workpieces, using instruments, such as rules and compass, or tracing from templates.
• Positions work piece against stops and guides or align layout marks with dies or cutting blades.
• Starts machine and observes operation to reposition workpiece, change dies, or adjust machine settings for multiple or successive passes; inspects or measures work using rules, gauges, and templates.
• Pushes buttons on the control panel to start and activate automatic cycles of production machines.
• Observe machine operations, material supplies, and the position of workpieces to detect malfunctions, needed supplies, or misaligned parts.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on machines as scheduled and required for TPM.
• Works individually and as a team to develop and implement quality and efficiency improvements.
• Conducts tests and inspections of products or processes to evaluate quality or performance; examines products or work to verify conformance to specifications.
• May be required to cross train and demonstrate competency in all essential job functions of the department working at different workstations as production needs require.
• Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships;
• Training and teaching others.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with production processes, machines, and/or tools.
• Proven working experience: adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, proportions, and decimals.
• Experience using various measuring devices to meet drawing dimensions and specifications.
• Experience reading and interpreting documents such as blueprints, work orders, work instructions, diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
• Work requires continual attention to detail in follow through, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.