Machine Operator

POSITION SUMMARY.

Visually inspects machines before each shift, makes sure machines are well-maintained, and operates machines in a safe and efficient manner. Maintains a daily production log, inspects the products being created before they’re shipped to customers, and ensures the overall quality of the products. Installs, aligns tooling, and sets the depth of the press for material to make a properly made conforming product.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

· Adjust machine parts as needed to ensure proper speed, pressure, temperature, and amount of materials for quality production.

· Monitor and control machines on a daily basis to maintain daily and weekly production schedule.

· Complete quality checks and paperwork every day to maintain production and industry regulations and company standards.

· Ensure work environment remains safe, uncluttered, clean, and well-maintained by performing maintenance and general janitorial duties throughout shift as time allows.

· Look over all work orders and instructions to see which machines, parts, and materials are needed to complete orders.

· Troubleshoot: maintain assigned machines and equipment as needed for maximum product quality and operational efficiency.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Flexibility – Ability to understand different jobs and to have a willingness to be cross-trained.
• Cooperative – Wants to be a team player and do what is best for the company, their department, and their peers.
• Initiative – Self-starter; ability to work with minimum supervision; looks for new and better ways to do the job; contributes to the work of the department. Meets or exceeds production requirements daily.
• Quality – Accuracy, thoroughness: attention to detail, completeness of work; adequacy of results. Understands the product requirements of the parts being produced and produces product to specification.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to carry out assigned duties without injury to self or others; adhere to safety procedures; maintains orderly work area
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend technical topics, prints, and jobs. Ability to read a print, measure product to specifications.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Consistently at work on time each and every day.
• 5S Awareness – Understands the facilities 5S guidelines and maintains area daily to meet these standards.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED required; 1 year of machine press operation experience required.

Computer Skills: General manufacturing knowledge; General computer experience; Basic programing experience preferred; Ability to read blueprints, measuring tapes, micrometers, and calipers required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

· While performing the duties of this job the employee is consistently required to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time.

Other Physical Requirements:

· Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required in a manufacturing environment (i.e. safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

· While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, overhead cranes, and forklifts moving heavy materials. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Grand Island, NE 68801: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21