What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator position at Stabilus?
MACHINE OPERATOR
Stabilus is a global leader in the production of gas springs and dampers on five continents. This position will be located at ACE Controls, Inc., a Stabilus company. ACE is the internationally recognized expert in the field of industrial damping technology. The company’s portfolio now includes automation control, motion control, vibration control and safety products.
Ace Controls is seeking a Machine Operator for 1st Shift (6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.). We are currently working 10 hours shifts. We are looking for a great candidate who has some machine operation experience and is willing to learn as we will provide cross-training on a variety of production equipment.
SUMMARY: After training, operates various production machines including the following: single and multi-spindle drill presses, punch press, milling machines, thread tappers, broach reaming, cut-off machines, bending and straightening presses, washing equipment, and brazing equipment. May use simple jigs on close tolerance operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Pushes button or depresses pedal to activate machine.
Observes machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction.
Performs deburring operations on machined parts.
After training, records quality control/assurances information. Specifically fills out SPC charts, p charts, c charts, u charts and np charts as requested.
After training, reads simple go/no go gages, ring gages, height gages, plug gages, micrometers, veneer gages.
Responsible for quality levels of operations performed.
Responsible for simple preventative maintenance of machines.
SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for housekeeping in work areas.
Responsible for the proper documentation regarding timecards, production records and other documentation as assigned.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
6 months of machine operation experience preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations with other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to perform simple mathematical processes to in order maintain SPC charts.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Analytical skills to determine when a machine goes out of calibration.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to cutting fluids, cleaning fluids and the associated fumes from those fluids.
The noise level in the work environment is loud requiring the use of earplugs in assembly and machining areas.
