M4 Machine Operator

Machine Operator

Main Purpose: This position is responsible for the basic operation of custom machinery within the manufacturing area. The position requires developed technical skills, analytical skills and knowledge necessary to operate custom and/or automated equipment. While this is a supervised position, the machine operator may provide guidance and training to lower level production personnel including other Machine Operators. Must possess good communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with a broad group of cross-functional staff including production team members, QA, Maintenance and Engineering staff members. This position needs to be able to work any assigned shift at any assigned production site based on business needs and may include weekends or overtime work.

Key Task & Responsibilities:

• Understanding the potential hazards and safe equipment operating practices in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of the quality systems and guidelines that impact areas of responsibility including; component specifications, equipment operating parameters, data collection and cleanliness requirements.
• Ensures all potential equipment deficiencies and component defects are properly identified throughout areas of responsibility to ensure adherence to quality guidelines.
• Operation of process test equipment to ensure process outputs in areas of responsibility conform to specified requirements (drawings and validated procedures).
• Basic operation of custom machinery within manufacturing area. Operation may include: general machine operation, line balancing, loading assembly and packaging equipment with components, preventive maintenance and cleaning.
• Exercises effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with a broad group of cross-functional staff including production team members, QA, Maintenance and Engineering staff members.
• May provide guidance and training to lower level production personnel including other Machine Operators.
• Ability to perform electrical/mechanical adjustments

Qualifications & Competencies (education, skill, experience):

Education: High School Diploma/GED - Required Associate's Degree - Preferred

Experience/Skills: 1 Year Basic operation of 25% of the plant automated assembly/packaging equipment or equivalent. Required - Basic computer knowledge including proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel. Required