Machine Operator

Description

Position Overview:

• Operate 6 or 8 spindle screw machine to fabricate parts. Load steel bars into machine, cycle machine, detect malfunctions in machine such as warn or damaged cutting tools. Run productions lots, communicate with co-workers regarding production runs and maintain safe, organized and clean work environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Operate one or more screw machines
• Read and understand blue prints
• Set up machine(s) for different parts being run and maintain acceptable setup times
• Able to sharpen tools
• Read micrometers and calipers
• Inspect and check quality of work as directed by foreman
• Maintain production efficiency
• Clean and lubricate assigned machines

Qualifications:

• 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 of the job.
• Mechanical background
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Use and be familiar with measuring tools
• Understand and carry out detailed written and oral instructions
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Ability to perform basic housekeeping chores

Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or GED, or experience in a manufacturing environment with some mechanical background required.

*If not a fully qualified operator there is a training period offered. The training begins with Trainee-Apprentice with progression to Class A setup & Fully

Qualified Operator.

The above job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.