Machine Operator I

About the role

Work closely with the Helpers, Lead Operators and the Shift Supervisors. Work closely with the Quality Control Technicians to ensure that production processes meet our customer’s expectations. The operator’s main responsibility is to keep the line running acceptable quality product.

Essential Functions

• Follow all Company policies regarding safety, quality and attendance.
• Perform duties in a safe manner and report all observed safety hazards to management.
• Act as a role model for Safety on the shift.
• Participate in safety programs by reporting Unsafe Conditions, Unsafe Acts and Close Calls; enter Near Miss data and Observations into Global Data Center database (GDC).
• Maintain operation of designated line.
• Ability to take ownership of the line when it is down and be responsible for getting the line back up and running under normal running conditions.
• Responsible for housekeeping that is due for completion by the end of the shift.
• Able to do all operator paperwork, key information into the computer system, and be responsible for all products run on the line.
• Able to understand the process and operation of the equipment.
• Able to perform adjustments to machine as required for orders or to troubleshoot issues.
• Able to troubleshoot problems on all parts of the line to manufacture quality products that meet order specifications.
• Other tasks as assigned by Management, Supervisor or Lead.

Education/Skills/Experience

• Ability to use hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Ability to calibrate machines and understand different systems.
• Ability to wear all required PPE (steel toed shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, and other PPE as required).
• Ability to lift up to 65lbs.
• Ability to read and understand work orders.
• Knowledge in navigating different computer programs.
• Ability to communicate with other employees.

Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often subjected to changing priorities, time pressures and constraints, and a high level of job related stress.
• Work is performed in manufacturing operations where the noise level in the work environment is typically loud.
• Employees are required to use hearing, eye and toe protection.
• Other PPE may be required when working around moving machinery.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often subjected to changing priorities, time pressures and constraints, and a high level of job related stress.
• Work is performed in manufacturing operations where the noise level in the work environment is typically loud.
• Employees are required to use hearing, eye and toe protection.
• Other PPE may be required when working around moving machinery.

Note

Note: The statements herein describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They do not constitute an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.