Job Description

Description

The Machine Operator 1 is responsible for operating various machinery throughout the production floor, including a Press Brake, Punch Press, CNC Laser to create parts for our manufacturing projects. This position will be for our 2nd Shift Manufacturing Operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operates various machinery (press brake, punch press, laser) to manufacture parts from sheet metal or metal plates.
• Prepares, sets up, programs, and adjusts machines as required by product plans and production schedules.
• Ensures that there are sufficient raw materials available.
• Measures and aligns materials to be used.
• Inspects products, evaluating finished pieces for compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Performs routine maintenance on the machines, as needed.
• Maintains a clean work area.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to safely and effectively operate or learn to operate machining controls.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow product plans including blueprints and drawings.
• Strong attention to detail skills
• Basic computer and math skills

Experience/Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience operating machinery (press brake, punch press, laser).
• At least one year of experience in metal fabrication or related work preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying materials.
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds at a time
• Must wear PPE, such as gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, and ear protection, while working on the production floor