Machine Operator - Salem, IN MFG

About the role

A Manual Machine Operator is responsible for machining products to specifications while adhering to safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform appropriate setup for parts to be run and verify the setup.
• Assure the accuracy of the first good, machined part to meet specifications documented on the SOR and Load Card.
• Ensure the setup meets or exceeds all safety requirements and document the checkout procedure.
• Identify different wood species.
• Inspect parts for compliance to tolerances, quantities, etc., per Shop Order Release (SOR) or guidelines.
• Document necessary information on time sheet, SOR, and Plant Monitoring and Control (PM & C).
• Maintain a clean and well-organized workspace and equipment.
• Perform proper preventive maintenance on equipment as required.
• Follow all safety guidelines and use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Identify nonconformities and follow nonconforming product procedures, including awareness of disposition authority.
• Implement process improvements.
• Support the Vision and Guiding Principles and other policies of the company.
• Follow and support the Quality system and Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Perform job rotation as directed.

Skills

• Interpersonal Skills: Team-oriented, customer-centric, high integrity, ability to build and sustain relationships, flexible, tactful, assertive, positive attitude, patient, honest, ethical.
• Communication Skills: Good listener, effective communication, negotiation, persuasive, credible, adaptable to change, strong relationship builder, ability to motivate.
• Business Skills: Understands influence on results, results-focused, ability to meet deadlines, environmentally conscious.
• Technical Skills:
  • Able to read a tape measure and caliper to 1/64".
  • Able to comprehend and follow directions on a load card and job safety guidelines.
  • Able to lift parts from floor to operation level frequently.
  • Skilled in the use of air-driven hand tools.
  • Capable of setting up machines to specifications.
  • Understands and follows proper lockout procedures.
  • Able to perform preventive maintenance on machines, tools, and equipment.
  • Able to set up and maintain forms as appropriate.
  • Able to use required gauges and measuring devices.
  • Able to use load-moving devices.
  • Able to identify nonconformities.

Qualifications

• Able to write legibly and read/comprehend required documents.
• Able to perform required math.
• Minimum of 4 weeks of on-the-job training.