Job Description

The Heavy Machine Operator is responsible for setting up fixtures and machinery to perform bending, forming, and balancing operations on heavy-duty equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Operate equipment to meet expected per-hour production rates.

• Frequent physical, mental, and visual activity.

• Perform first-piece inspections and record data for each job.

• Perform tasks required to run machines, including operating controls and monitoring conditions of the equipment being used.

• Set up fixtures and machinery to perform bending, forming, and balancing operations on various pieces of equipment.

• Visually inspect work during the run for burrs, broken punches, etc.,

• Working from shop orders, checking parts against drawings, and using fixed gauges.

• May assist with moving material, parts, or containers.

• Engage safety devices before starting machinery.

• Notify the set-up person regarding difficulties with dies or malfunction of equipment.

• May operate other equipment in the department as directed.

• Use micrometers, scales, and fixed gauges and record inspection results.

• Follow prescribed safety practices, using all safety devices furnished.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Some use of adding and subtracting.
• 2 and up to 3 months of previous experience with various machines, tooling, parts, and inspection equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Heavy physical effort loading and unloading parts, frequently moving material, parts, and tooling, operating presses, continuously lifting or moving heavy-weight material.
• Able to lift to 50 lbs.
• English speaking is preferred.
• Standing for long periods