Machine Operator

Job Title

Pay: $28.60 per hour

Working Hours: 10:30pm to 6:30am

Location and Duration

• Location: Parsippany, NJ
• Duration: 12 Months

Responsibilities

• Observe company safety rules and regulations.
• Set-up and operate electro-chemical machines to cut metal work pieces to specifications following standard charts and manuals.
• Examine operation sheets of product and plan operation of machine for any ECM operation.
• Dress electrodes according to standard practices and part requirements and identify any conditions that will render an electrode unusable.
• Position and secure work pieces on electro-chemical machine table with clamps, vices, or holding fixtures.
• Perform minor adjustments to set-up of electrodes to ensure concentricity, alignment, and depth of electrode to work piece using measuring instruments.
• Turn controls to adjust machine settings such as voltage, current, and electrode feed rate according to information on charts and operation sheets.
• Turn valves to adjust flow of acid through electrodes and on work piece.
• Start machine and observe beginning of operation. Make necessary adjustments to ensure smooth operation.
• Inspect work pieces visually and with specified measuring instruments for conformance to specifications and record measured dimensions.
• Use electronic documenting system to update status of parts and record all necessary quality information.
• Move completed work pieces to outgoing area and from incoming area for next operation.
• Check set-up and electrodes at the start of each shift.
• Train and assist other operators as required.
• Maintain tools and measuring instruments supplied by company.
• Maintain company production and quality standards.
• Report unusual problems or conditions to manager.
• Make a strong effort to achieve or exceed expected production output.
• Keep track of time spent on each machine or activity throughout the shift and record daily through electronic system.
• Display an expert level understanding of all types of operations.
• Perform production, quality, and machine troubleshooting on any type of operation or ECM machine.
• Perform, as assigned, other similar or related duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Background in machine operation, assembly, or equipment maintenance.
• Comfortable working with tools and following manufacturing work instructions.
• Ability to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Willingness to wear personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, and gowns.
• Ability to work overtime, including occasional weekend shifts.

Preferred Skills

• Shop math skills.
• Previous experience using precision measuring tools.
• Able to work with computerized shop floor tools and basic understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Demonstrates positive attitude, strong work ethic, and self-motivation.
• Strong communication skills, including verbal and written skills.