Night Shift Router Operator

Position Summary

Being able to finish raw material and/or printed stock to customer specifications on a Zund or Kongsberg router. Perform cutting operations by selecting appropriate files, adjusting computer settings, selecting the proper tools and finishing operations (e.g. cutting, routing, scoring, etc.). Performs maintenance and upkeep on the equipment as needed.

Position Competencies

Responsibilities associated with each position are a combination of organizational-wide and department specific standards. Performance is evaluated initially during each employee’s Introductory Period using the onboarding plan and manager observation. Thereafter, competencies are assessed on an ongoing basis and formally documented annually using the Annual Performance Evaluation Form.

Essential Job Functions

• Reads and understands fully the work order and description of work to be completed.
• Checks product for accuracy, quality issues, conformity with work order objectives.
• Determines what finishing functions are required according to the written work order.
• Selects the appropriate tools and adjusts settings to ensure safe and proper operation to obtain the desired finish.
• Scrapes cut material and stacks and labels for the next process on the work order.
• Performs a QA check on first, middle and last (sheet) product against all aspects of the work order to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Maintains production records as required.
• Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Inspires machine guards for safety compliance.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment.

Measures of Effectiveness

• As observed by manager and others.
• Review of documentation.
• Responsibilities are performed in a professional, safe, competent, and efficient manner as determined by project outcomes, and other internal and external processes.
• Conducts and interpersonal relationships contribute positively to the delivery of quality results and services, and to orderly operation of the department and the organization.

Special Skills/Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information to one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to read a tape measure.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Three to six months related experience and/or training.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Skills/Qualifications - Continued

• Completes the Miller Zell Forklift Certification program and obtains a valid Miller Zell Forklift license before hire.

Mental and Emotional Requirements

• The incumbent must manage stress appropriately; make decisions under pressure; handle multiple priorities, work alone; work in areas that are confined and/or crowded.

Environmental Conditions

• 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.
• The incumbent may be exposed to toxins, chemicals, and extreme temperatures (30degrees F – 115 degrees F), dust, fumes, moving mechanical parts, high pitched noises, or gases.
• The incumbent will spend approximately all of their time indoors.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must regularly lift/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.