Machine Operator

Description

Set up and control the operation of single or multiple production machines to manufacture quality products. Make adjustments, suggest improvements, and implement changes to the production process. Control the speed and feed of the machine, ensuring machine is producing at optimum rates.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement program with employer match
• Paid holidays and PTO Package after 90 days
• Referral Bonus
• 401(k) matching

Requirements

Understand and adhere to the production, quality, and safety expectations of the job and communicate to general labor support team.

• Set up and operate equipment to produce assigned products.
• Catch and stack parts after performing all necessary operations to the product from the machine.
• Retrieve and prepare necessary raw materials, tools, and supplies for production.
• Ensure materials are utilized efficiently with minimal scrap and waste.
• Assist material handlers with movement of raw, WIP, and finished materials.
• Use ERP system to execute assigned jobs and record/report production data and outcomes.
• Read and interpret routing and print documentation to ensure quality standards are met.

Education, Experience

• High school degree or equivalent
• Previous experience working with industrial machinery producing product or in a manufacturing environment

Skills/Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Cooperative attitude and ability to team problem solve
• Strong math skills including metric measurements, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, conversions and counting
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Familiarity with reading blueprints and CAD drawings
• Familiarity with ERP and/or MES systems, operating computers and scanning devices

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

• Ability to stand for 8-10 hours per day on concrete floors
• Ability to lift 5-50 lbs. repetitively and up to 75 lbs. occasionally
• Must be able to bend, twist, push, pull, crouch, kneel, stoop, and lift 90% of the workday
• Heated warehouse environment