Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Machine Operator supports S&S Cycle’s exhaust manufacturing by setting up, operating, and monitoring production equipment to ensure high-quality components. This role focuses on maintaining efficient workflow, meeting production specifications, and performing basic inspections to uphold safety, quality, and performance standards within the exhaust manufacturing process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Thoroughly understand and adhere to the department goals, objectives, and strategy 

• Establish and maintain credibility throughout the organization as an effective developer of solutions 

• Present and maintain positive morale amongst employees

• Set up machines to start production

• Control and adjust machine settings

• Feed raw material or parts into semi-automated and manual machines

• Changes tools and setups

• Detect unusual occurrences during manufacturing processes

• Perform quality checks and make necessary adjustments

• Train other operators in the cell(s)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working as a machine operator

• Knowledge of fabrication machinery and measurement tools

• Understanding of production procedures

• Attention to detail

• Flexible, energetic, forward-thinking, and creative with high moral and ethical standards

• High analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus

• Well organized and self-directed

• Able to relate to people at all levels of the organization in a positive fashion

• Proficient in using gauges and tools for measurement

• Have good mechanical ability

• Minimum of 2-3 years experience preferred in related field

Physical Demands:

Mobility:

• Standing: Continuously

• Walking: Frequently

• Sitting: Occasionally

• Bending/Stooping: Occasionally

• Kneeling: Occasionally

Lifting/Carrying:

• Lifting up to 50 lbs: Occasionally

• Carrying up to 20 lbs: Frequently

• Pushing/Pulling up to 50 lbs: Occasionally

Hand/Arm Movements:

• Reaching Overhead: Occasionally

• Reaching Forward: Frequently

• Fine motor skills (gripping):Occasionally

Sensory Requirements:

• Vision: Must have the ability to observe and distinguish defects in parts at arms length and determine if further processing is necessary.

VALUE ASSESSMENT TARGETS:   

• Adaptability & Flexibility Proficient

• Commitment & Initiative Proficient

• Communication & Interpersonal Skills