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