Machine Operator I - 2nd Shift Roller

About the role

The Machine Operator I is responsible for setting up, operating, loading and unloading various machines/ equipment to manufacture metal products in accordance with product specifications.

Responsibilities

• Proficiently operates at least one machine in the assigned area
• Cross trains on other machines in assigned area
• Basic understanding of the machines in assigned area
• Effectively set up machines to start a production cycle
• Load and feed metal stock and other materials into manual or automatic machines
• Monitors gauges as required to ensure quality work
• Verify end parts are consistent with blue print specifications
• Accurately label all parts for routing to next operation
• Perform prescribed preventative maintenance on machines as required
• Escalates equipment or quality issues
• Monitor the production board and internal paperwork to perform tasks in the designated sequence
• Enter job data in production tracking system
• Meet and maintain quality standards
• Maintains area cleanliness and completed 5S checklists
• Material handles for assigned area as required
• Ability to work with others as part of a high-performance team
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities
• Ensure use of safe work procedures and wear all required PPE
• Perform work at the appropriate pace to maintain quality and productivity requirements
• Follow company policies in relation to safety, cleanliness, attendance etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested

Skills

• Effective and appropriate verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to set up and safely operate equipment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to perform basic shop math functions
• Ability to use forklift, hoist, crane and other handling equipment
• Ability to operate various power and hand tools
• Ability to use various measuring devices
• Ability to work under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods

Requirements

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The usual and customary methods of performing the job functions require adequate grip strength, finger manipulation, and/or foot motion to handle tools, product, equipment and/or controls on a regular basis. Generally,