Job Description

Summary:

A machine Operator covers the following specialized equipment and/or operations:

1.    CNC Lathes

2.    CNC Mills

3.    Punch Presses

4.    CNC Foam Cutter

5.    Laser Cutters

6.    Other various technical positions within the organization

Machine Operator 1 can tend to and feed materials into a machine and make necessary measurements to verify part quality.  Machine operator 1 will begin training to complete changeovers or setups to equipment but would do so with supervision by a higher-level operator or trainer. This would transition into completing these task’s independently.   

Primary Responsibilities (essential functions): 

•    Ability to independently follow safety procedures 

•    Ability to follow verbal instructions and visual work instructions

•    Operate equipment with minimal support beyond initial training

•    Able to maintain product throughput requirements

•    Perform basic machine maintenance on equipment as trained

Secondary Responsibilities (marginal functions):

•    Able to interpret part drawings

•    Maintain a clean and organized work environment

•    Able to use basic tools to ensure parts meet quality standards

•    Record measurements of checked parts in spreadsheet as required

Minimum Requirements:

•    Must have High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent work Experience

•    Must be able to stand and walk for up to 10 hours in a shift

•    Must be able to perform repetitive motion using arms, hands, and wrists.  

•    Must be able to communicate in English

•    Must have good mechanical aptitude

•    Must be able to consistently lift up to 25lbs independently

•    Must be able to team lift up to 100lbs

Skills:   

•    Basic Computer Skills

•    Basic Math Skills

•    Basic Measuring Skills

•    CNC Programming Skills 

•    Part Drawing Reading

Working Conditions:  

•    8-10 hours standing and moving

•    Lifting

•    Safety Glasses Required

This is intended to describe the general nature and level of work done by people assigned to this job.  It is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the duties or requirements.  All employees are expected to follow the direction of their supervisors.