Machine Operator

Summary

This position is accountable for the set-up and operation of production equipment to cost effectively produce a high-quality product on a timely basis that meets customer requirements.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate production equipment to produce product that meets internal and external customer demands.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that interfaces well with customers, clients, co-workers, and management members.
• Continually monitor manufacturing methods, processes and procedures to ensure department and business goals are met while maintaining or improving cost competitiveness, which includes identifying, recommending, and implementing necessary improvements.
• Follow and continually monitor established safety procedures to assure a clean and safe work environment is promoted and maintained.
• Provide quality in all goods and services delivered to internal and external customers through an approach of thorough planning, responsible implementation, and continuous improvement.
   

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to differentiate between alpha-numeric characters.
• Must have a good verbal and written understanding of the English language.
• Ability to accurately inspect finished parts using calipers, micrometers, and other gauges, measuring threads, O.D., I.D., lengths or depths within predefined accuracy ranges.
• Ability to use math, for general work (add, subtract, multiply and divide).
• Ability to effectively communicate, train and support one another and the business.
• Ability to repetitively (using safe manual lifting procedures) lift 50 lbs of material from the ground up to waist-high levels and load onto machinery and be able to perform repetitive motion tasks.
• Must have manual dexterity and vision necessary to operate required tools and machines safely.
   

Education and/or Work Experience

• Minimum of a High School Degree.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Strong Mechanical Aptitude.
• Preferred 2 year’s previous experience.

Technical Skills/Physical Requirements