Production Operator

Essential Functions

• Operates fabrication shop and machine shop machinery and equipment.
• Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Sets stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, or template.
• Observes machine operation to detect part defects or machine malfunction.
• Makes measurements of parts to determine accuracy of machine operation.
• Removes burrs, sharp edges, rust or scale from parts.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.
• Verifies conformance of finished part to specifications.
• Follows company safety procedures and embraces the culture of safety within the machine shop.

Competencies

• Technical Capacity
• Thoroughness
• Learning Orientation
• Service and maintenance of equipment
• Time Management
• Teamwork orientation

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a manufacturing facility, with drill presses, metal cutting, and other industrial equipment.
• Noise levels fluctuate from moderate to high.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must wear appropriate personal safety protection equipment.
• This equipment will vary based upon the work location and type of work being performed but often will include safety glasses and sometimes may include protective clothing.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to see, talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Lifting of items weighing up to 75-pounds.
• Moving from place to place within the manufacturing facility; reaching for items above and below desk level.

Required Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or GED.
• 1-5 years experience operating machine shop equipment.
• Basic knowledge in math and decimal places.
• Knowledge in usage of gages, calipers, measuring tools, and clean sharp edges.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and meet production quotas.

Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Earned Commission & Sales Quota Bonuses
• Earned Vacation & Personal Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401 (K) with company match program