Machine Operator

Summary

The Machine Operator is responsible for setting up and operating all chain and nicking machines, band saws, table saws, bench grinders and cold saws to meet customer quality requirements.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Set-up and operate all chain and nicking machines, band saws, table saws, bench grinders and cold saws in order to meet quality, cost and on-time delivery goals
• Complete product and material changeovers
• Ensures all safety procedures are followed and actively works to improve our safety program
• Ensures all quality procedures are followed and actively works to improve our quality program
• Follows all procedures & work instructions
• Works to maintain a clean & organized working environment (5s)
• Able to work directly from production boards as scheduled
• Handle materials required for each individual work order
• Ability to work overtime as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Solid background in manufacturing quality product
• Familiar with ABW
• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Solid background
• Must be able to work in the US

Competencies

• Detail oriented
• Communicates effectively
• Works well within a Team environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this job. Reasonable accommodates may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.
• This position is very active and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing; use of hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms.
• This position requires frequent communications with other employees. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Direct Reports

• None