Operator II, Equipment

Purpose/Description

Set up, operate, or tend machines that perform a variety of food preparation functions. Program, feed, monitor, assemble, and disassemble machines. Transport product to and from machines. Weigh product and perform quality checks.

Work Tasks

• Sort, grade, weigh, and inspect products, verifying and adjusting product weight or measurement to meet specifications.
• Observe machine operations to ensure quality.
• Monitor the production line.
• Inspect and remove defective products.
• Start machine by engaging controls.
• Adjust machine components and machine tension and pressure according to size or processing angle of product.
• Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
• Regulate machine flow, speed, or temperature.
• Supply materials to spindles, conveyors, hoppers, or other feeding devices.
• Clean production equipment.

Skills

• Active Learning
• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Learning Strategies
• Mathematics
• Monitoring/Assessing Performance
• Reading Comprehension
• Social Skills
• Social Perceptiveness
• Technical Skills
• Equipment Selection
• Operation Monitoring
• Operation and Control
• Basic Troubleshooting
• Communication
• Writing

Monitoring

Maintain equipment and ensure it operates efficiently.

Basic Troubleshooting

Determine and correct simple malfunctions of equipment.

Personal Interaction

• Face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams
• Contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise)

Environment

• Includes exposure to contaminants
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures
• Requires working in non-controlled environmental conditions

Work Context

• Body Positioning - Requires Standing
• Repetitive Movement - Requires Bending or Twisting
• Using Hands - Requires Handling, Controlling, or Feeling Objects, Tools, or Controls
• Walking - Requires Walking
• Product Transport - Requires Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Communication - Requires Face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams
• Contact with Others - Requires Contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise)
• Environment - Includes exposure to contaminants
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable
• Exposure to Hazardous Equipment, Conditions, and Chemicals
• Impact of Decisions - Opportunity to make decisions without supervision
• Responsibility for Others - Includes responsibility for the health and safety of others
• Work Attire - Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment
• Work Setting - Requires working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions