Job Description

Job Title:  Machine Operator

Reports to: Production Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule: Monday through Thursday (6:00AM to 4:30PM) overtime as needed

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Regular and predictable attendance
• Operates welding machines
• Operates resistance welders
• Operates rollers
• Operates presses
• Operates high pressure testers
• Sets stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, or template
• Positions work piece against stops or guides
• Pushes button or depresses pedal to activate machine
• Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction
• Measures work piece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation
• Performs minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies, or work pieces
• Uses air drills and wire brushes to clean final product
• Packages final product
• Performs housekeeping tasks keeping work areas clean
• Additional duties may be assigned or removed, as business needs dictate

Prior work experience, specialized skills, and knowledge:

• Ability to work as part of a team and cooperate with others
• Attention to detail
• Sound judgement, discretion, and high level of civility
• Initiative to drive organizational processes

Physical environment/working conditions:

Works in a manufacturing environment in warm or cold temperatures.   The individual must be able to do the following:

• Visually receive and identify detailed information
• Detect the presence of sounds within a range of volumes and frequencies
• Respond to sights and sounds
• Understand written/printed material
• Understand verbal information
• Speak clearly and articulately
• Actively exchange ideas/thoughts with others
• Check, compare, or copy details
• Use words and ideas to figure out/solve problems that require orderly, logical, thought
• Manipulate small, medium, or large objects, materials, or tools on a frequent basis
• Operate hand tools, grinders, and gages throughout the shift
• Use arms/legs continually and repeatedly throughout the shift
• Lift up to 40 lbs continuously throughout the shift
• Apply a specific level of strength to move an object
• Stand for long periods of time throughout the shift
• Move at a fast pace across specified terrain throughout the shift
• Adjust body position while performing tasks