Job Description

Machine Operator

Objective

Within our Fabrication business, the role of Machine Operator is to safely produce a quality product according to the guidelines of a customer’s work order in a team environment with other operators. This role requires cross training on various aspects of a lamination machine’s operation, and it is vital to the success of our business, as Machine Operators are ensuring that our customers’ orders are correct and undamaged.

Essential Job Functions

• Be capable of performing all functions necessary to operate up to two different types of manual equipment (ie. Router, Bands Saw, Pipe cover saw, Curved Segment Saw, Miter Saw, Hullboard machine)

• Understand purchase orders, product descriptions and how to determine product manufacturing requirements

• Understand all functions of the machine, such as blade changing and tensioning, turning equipment on/off, etc

• Be able to setup or change over the machine from a previous job to perform the requirements of a new job

• Make machine adjustments, such as changing blades, adjusting spray guns, using hand tools

• Ensure that the machine is capable of producing the required dimensions and other quality requirements of the product to be manufactured

• Understand Quality requirements, minimize defects, report any quality or machine issues immediately to supervisor

• Understand and perform Lock Out / Tag Out safety procedures

• Lifts heavy objects by hand or using power hoist, and cleans work area, machines, and equipment, using broom, rags, and cleaning compounds

• Actively participates in periodic workplace safety learning sessions

• Perform daily general housekeeping activities to keep the work area clean and organized

• Complete all work efficiently and timely as instructed by supervisor

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing work environment

• Prior forklift experience is preferred

• Proven track record of good attendance and being on time according to work schedule

Physical Requirements

The work is performed in non-climate controlled environment with moderate noise level. This job frequently requires the employee to stand; walk; sit; use hands; climb stairs; climb portable ladders to heights of up to 15 ft.; balance; stoop; kneel; push; pull; reach overhead; read; talk or hear. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The employee should never attempt to lift more than 50 pounds.