Forming Machine Operator, Trainee

Job Summary:

To assist the heading department and header operators.

Job Duties:

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  Responsible for proper lubrication of equipment, designated oil changes and minor machine repair.
• Purge and wash down of all machines.
• Obtains necessary tools for next order prior to changeover.
• Unloading steel trucks.
• Required to load machines, weld wire, and to remove raw material from inventory. Required to re-band and re-tag wire that is to be returned to the wire storage area or that has been rejected.
• Responsible to report any equipment malfunctions, production shortages, excessive tool usage or other system failures related to job to supervisor.
• Responsible to dump scrap into designated container, weigh, and fill out scrap ticket to give to supervisor.
• Keep machines and work area neat and clean including press area and aisle ways.
• Completes necessary records for production and down time.
• Follows work instructions for first and last piece tickets.
• Responsible for proper cleaning of all wire drawing equipment.
• Conduct pan checks to ensure product quality.
• Clean outside and inside of all machines.
• Clean dies and other tooling.
• Assist with setup teardown.
• Emptying and cleaning of smog hog equipment.
• Cleaning of all welding equipment.

REQUIREMENTS

• Perform work under minimal supervision
• Handle moderately complex issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher level staff
• Possess solid working knowledge of subject matter
• Typically require a high school diploma or equivalent and 1 to 3 years of experience
• Ability to interpret work instructions
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions
• Basic verbal and written communication skills
• Basic mathematical skills

“Help the Industry, and We Help Ourselves. Serve the Customer, On Time with a Fair Price and World Class Quality.” The phrase has been the founding and guiding principle of MacLean-Fogg.

These basic principles are fundamental to MacLean-Fogg’s success:

• Integrity is the value upon which everything else rests: We believe that ethical behavior is the foundation of a good business. We do the right things at all times.
• It's about people: We strive to create a workplace that practices respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. We are determined to achieve excellence in Environmental, Health & Safety through Mission Zero.
• Our customers are the focus of everything we do: With our customers in the forefront, we are driven by a culture of continuous improvement in pursuit of excellence in all we do. By building positive relationships, we strive to anticipate and satisfy their needs with world class products and services.
• We value stewardship: We are responsible for the welfare of everything that is entrusted to our care: our employees, customers, and the environment. It is our obligation to strictly manage our business performance to ensure perpetuity for the benefit of generations to come.