Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT INTERROLL: 

The Interroll Group is one of the world’s leading specialists within the field of internal logistics. Headquartered in Switzerland, the exchange-listed company employs around 1,600 people at 31 enterprises around the globe. Among the company’s 23,000 customers worldwide are plant manufacturers, system integrators and equipment manufacturers. Our Products are in daily use by global brands everyone knows, like Amazon, Bosch, Coca-Cola, DHL, Procter & Gamble, Red Bull, Siemens, Walmart and Yamaha (Motorcycles). In addition, Interroll initiates global research projects for logistics efficiency and is actively supporting industry associations for standards or better use of resources. 

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB AND CONTRIBUTION TO ORGANIZATION:

The Machine Operator is responsible for safely operating assigned equipment to produce quality parts at the required production rate while following standard work procedures. The operator ensures process stability, monitors machine performance, maintains quality standards, and supports continuous improvement efforts under the direction of the Segment Lead. 

ESSENTIAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following job functions are not all-inclusive. The employee will be required to perform other job-related tasks/responsibilities requested by the supervisor. Job duties may change as required by needs of company.

1. Follow all safety procedures and company policies, safe machine operation, and Workplace Safety compliance
2. Properly use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
3. Ensure machine guards and safety devices are in place and function
4. Immediately report safety hazards or unsafe conditions; Hazard Awareness
5. Follow lockout/tagout procedures when required
6. Maintain a clean and organized workstation
7. Conduct regular inspections of eyewash stations and fire extinguishers to ensure compliance with safety regulations and the availability of functional emergency equipment. 
8. Operate assigned machines according to standard operating procedures
9. Maintain required production rate or cycle time
10. Monitor machine performance during operation
11. Request and load raw materials and unload finished parts
12. Ensure consistent machine operation throughout the shift: Production efficiency, Cycle time adherence, Equipment stability, and Continuous operation
13. Monitor hourly production targets and record production data accurately if needed
14. Identify and report machine downtime and notify the Segment Lead of production issues
15. Support production goals and schedule adherence
16. Inspect parts according to quality standards and control plans and identify and segregate defective parts
17. Immediately notify the Segment Lead when quality issues occur
18. Follow documented inspection procedures
19. Ensure proper part handling to prevent damage
20. Follow established machine setup and operation procedures
21. Use correct materials, tools, and fixtures
22. Maintain proper work methods and sequences
23. Follow work instructions for inspections and documentation
24. Perform daily machine checks and maintain machine cleanliness
25. Identify any abnormal machine conditions and report on equipment issues to Segment Lead
26. Quality first yield pass, defect detection, and process consistency
27. Scrap reduction
28. Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency
29. Participating in improvement initiatives
30. Suggest ideas to reduce scrap or downtime
31. Support lean manufacturing initiatives
32. All other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Possess and display Interroll’ s Values at all times:

1. Long-Term Thinking
2. Committed to Excellence
3. Always Respectful
4. Passionate about Customers
1. Possess two or more years of experience working with Interroll products.
2. Possess the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions procedure manuals.
3. Possess basic communication skills using common courtesy.
4. Possess the ability to deal with problems involving limited concrete variables in standardized situations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, feel, or handle; employee must regularly reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to seventy pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. 

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and/or vibration. The noise level in this environment is usually loud.