Machine Operator Trainee

4 Day Workweek!

Overall goal is to learn to operate production machinery and to verify part quality within company standards for safety, quality and productivity.

Essential Functions:

• Load production equipment with raw stock into feed mechanism.
• Monitor machine operation, report any irregularities to more experienced operator or set up person.
• Assure parts meet customer specifications by measuring parts per inspection plan. Enter SPC as required and properly respond to out of control conditions.
• Alert QC or supervisor if there are any questions/concerns regarding part quality.
• May maintain and lubricate machine tools and equipment as needed.
• Complete all paperwork per proper procedures (routing card, tool change logs, count sheets etc.). Properly identify parts and enter production into information system.
• Move parts to proper location after machining and verifying part quality.
• Communicate all information needed to assure smooth shift transition with prior/next shift at all times.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Learn how to perform minor tool adjustments/changes as necessary to maintain part quality.
• Housekeeping: maintain work area in a neat and orderly manner, keep floors clean and free of oil & chips.
• Perform all safety inspections to equipment daily, use proper machine guards and lifting techniques.
• Follow company policies, procedures and safety rules as described in the Alco Employee Handbook.

Knowledge, skills and ability:

• Learn to read and understand Blueprints, Inspection Plans and follow instructions.
• Learn to use and interpret precision measuring gauges including micrometers and calipers.
• Ability to use the computer to enter production and print routing cards and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Learn to use, understand and properly respond to SPC results.
• Learn to use hand tools to make necessary tool changes (hammer, screwdriver, Allen and other wrenches).
• Learn to sharpen tools

Special attention to the following safety policies:

• Wearing of personal protection equipment
• Lockout/Tag out
• Fire response and evacuation
• Ergonomics
• Lifting policy

Education, Training and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• Short term trade schooling or on-the-job training
• Exposure to factory environment and willingness to learn machine operations.

Physical Requirements:

• Heavy work - lift up to 35 lbs. frequently, Occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Reach into machine, push/pull to engage machine, move parts.
• Use fingers & hands to manipulate parts & close visual concentration while inspecting parts.
• Repetitive motion required for loading stock, checking parts.
• Continual standing and walking to perform duties.
• Bend, stoop or crouch to clear chips or lift part pans.