Production Operator I

SUMMARY
Set-up, check, adjust, and operate production machines where tooling, set-up detail, and operating procedures are standardized and obvious. Generally, close-tolerance work where dimensional and finish requirements are not difficult to maintain. Work is usually repetitive and subject to in-process inspection. Requires a fundamental knowledge of machine shop operations as acquired by short-duration job training and experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
* Selects and aligns tooling in machines according to specifications.
* Positions work pieces again fixtures or stops in machine.
* Starts machine and observes operation to detect misalignment or malfunction.
* Regulates air and oil pressure, as needed.
* Inspects work pieces for conformance to specifications and adjusts machine to correct errors.
* Cleans and lubricates machines.
COMPETENCIES
All MEC employee-owners are expected to demonstrate the following:
Safety and Security - Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.
Dependability - Consistently at work and on time. Follow instructions and policies, respond to management directions; take responsibility for own actions; keep commitments; commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; complete tasks on time or notifies Supervisor of any problems so they can be addressed immediately.
Quality Work - Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; monitors own work to ensure quality.
Productivity - Meet productivity standards; complete work in timely manner; strive to increase productivity; work quickly. Share cost saving ideas; conserve organizational resources
Teamwork - Exhibit openness to others' views; give and welcome feedback; focus on solving conflict, not blaming; maintain confidentiality; keep emotions under control. Put success of team above own interests; support everyone's efforts to succeed; remain open to others' ideas and tries new things. Asks for and offers help when needed.
Adaptability - Adapt to changes in the work environment; manage competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Professionalism - Treat people with respect; keep commitments; inspire the trust of others; work with integrity and ethically.
Technical Skills - Assess own strengths and weaknesses; pursue training and development opportunities; strive to continuously build knowledge and skills; share expertise with others.
Cooperation - Act and behave in a manner that promotes positive morale; gets along with co-workers and supervision consistently.
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.
Educations and/or Experience - High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent of education and experience.
Language Skills -- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals written in English. Ability to write routing reports and correspondence in English. Ability to speak effectively in English before groups.
Mathematical Skills -- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to understand and convert to metric. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning - Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Other - Ability to read blueprints and familiarity with inspection equipment, such as Vernier calipers, micrometers, air gauges, dial indicators, edge finders, etc. is preferred, but not required. Ability to work on multiple tasks at one time. Knowledge of computers. Skilled in the use of hand tools.