Machine Operator

Machine Operator

Function: Operates, sets up, and maintains industrial manufacturing equipment used for the production of metal products, ensuring compliance with customer specifications while monitoring quality, processing paperwork, and maintaining a clean work area. Meets fast-paced production requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate and tend machines to cut, shape, weld, and bend metal materials.
• Observe machine operation to detect malfunctions and address them promptly.
• Position, adjust, and secure workpieces against stops, on arbors, or in chucks, fixtures, or automatic feeding mechanisms, either manually or using a hoist.
• Align layout marks with dies or blades.
• Extract or lift jammed pieces from machines using fingers, wire hooks, or lift bars.
• Set machine stops or guides to specified lengths as indicated by scale, rule, or template.
• Perform material changes, tool changes, and tool setups after being trained and approved.
• Conduct minor machine maintenance, such as oiling or cleaning machines, dies, or workpieces, and adding coolant to machine reservoirs.
• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Continuously inspect workpieces for defects and measure them using rules, templates, gauges, calipers, micrometers, or other measuring instruments to ensure accuracy.
• Ensure products meet established quality criteria with zero non-conformances.
• Review and adhere to the most recent Quality Alerts, Job Instructions, Verification Instructions, Boundary Samples, Cleaning Plans, and other instructional materials.
• Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from workpieces using files, hand grinders, wire brushes, or power tools.
• Complete daily reporting paperwork accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain housekeeping of machines and work cells.
• Communicate effectively with other operators, maintenance personnel, team leaders, and supervisors to maintain productivity.
• Train others when required.
• Maintain company safety standards by working safely.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Special Circumstances of the Job:

• Exposure to distracting sounds and noise levels.
• Cramped workspaces and awkward positions may be required.
• Work with hazardous equipment.
• Duties may involve kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Frequent use of hands on objects, tools, or controls.
• Bending or twisting of the body may be necessary.
• Required to wear job-specific personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Repetitive lifting/pushing/pulling of up to 25 lbs; occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Flexibility for weekend or overtime work as needed.

Qualification Requirements:

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Moderate term of on-the-job training will be provided.
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions.
• Ability to write and complete production reports.