Machine Operator, Level A
About Greenbrier
At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services, powering the movement of products around the world. Our heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization. We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.
Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement, Access and Leadership (IDEAL) commitment is rooted in these values, fostering a culture where employees are engaged and feel good about coming to work every day.
About the Role
The Machine Operator Level A is responsible for conducting set-ups and change overs, operating various types of machinery to produce parts within dimensional tolerances, using select feeds and speeds based on alloy type to obtain the optimal cutting conditions and producing the longest tool life.
Responsibilities
- Follows all EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) rules and regulations.
- Produces parts according to print requirements, and produces tooling, fixtures, or other parts using various types of machinery.
- Measures part dimensions using calipers, micrometers, or other types of measurement equipment ensuring parts are within Greenbrier Rail Services and Association of American Railroads specifications.
- Maintains tools and equipment in good, clean working order to maximize tool life.
- Performs safety checks on every machine, keeping work area clean and orderly.
- Monitors machines during every procedure to ensure machine optimization.
- Participates in mentoring others on the processes and procedures within the Machine Operator family of positions.
- Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to special processes.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Proficient in advanced machine operations; multiple machine functionality.
- Advanced proficiency in using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, tape measures, and other gauging and measuring equipment.
- Proficiency in determining and regulating speed and feed rates of machines.
- Ability to focus and pay close attention to detail while managing and prioritizing multiple tasks.
- Proficient in CNC programming and editing.
- Ability to work, communicate, and instruct others within a team setting.
- Ability to recognize defects, out-of-tolerance measurements, and escalate those matters to management.
- Ability to document measurements and other criteria legibly.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years of work experience.
- Experience working in a production environment using heavy industrial equipment and/or machinery.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Exposure to a production environment that requires work both inside and outside in hot, cold, wet, humid, dry, and dusty conditions. Employees are required to use personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate.