Fabrication - Machine Operator

Machine Operator

Machine Operator operates various fabrication machines and fabricates material to specification, from job orders and document production data.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set-up, adjust, program, calibrate and perform preventative maintenance on fabrication equipment
• Fabricate products to specification, from job order and document production data at a level of output that minimizes productions delays
• Perform quality checks to ensure all systems are set for correct operational sequencing and to meet product standards
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area to plant standards
• Knowledge of how to read measuring instruments (calipers, protractor, tape measure, steel ruler), read blueprints and operate hand tools
• Ability to read, write and use basic math skills includes factions and decimals
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to follow precise instructions
• Will be required to cross-train as back-up in other areas of manufacturing plant
• Required to perform proper entry into the ERP system
• Other job-related duties may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of this position

Performance Expectations:

• Safety, Quality, Accuracy, Timeliness, Reliability, Productivity, and Craftsmanship of work performed
• Gains the trust and respect of the supervisor, co-workers, and other employees
• Develops working knowledge of the production environment and has ability to respond to change
• Work to Continuously Improve the operations of the Department through Lean activities and Improvement suggestions

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Prefer at least 6 months of experience working in a manufacturing facility
• Position requires good mathematical ability and the ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Positions requires the ability to operate precision measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, protractors, and tape measure

Working Conditions:

• Work in a production environment
• Steel toed boots and safety glasses must be always worn, ear protection and face shield are available
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of job
• Position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching
• Employee must occasionally lift, push, pull or move items over 50 pounds