Job Description

We are looking for a Machine Operator Assistant to join our Marion team on 2nd shift.  You will be responsible for assisting the machine operator when fabricating various types of products. Foster and promote continuous improvement and a positive work environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Listen to directions from supervisor or lead man, however, will work almost all the time without direct supervision
• Determine if all parts are present.
• Read and interpret blueprints and sketches.
• Interpret measurements and verify specifications and perform 1st article inspection
• Ensure working environment is clean and safe.
• Report errors in product line.
• Prioritizing work based on production schedule
• Communicate effectively/appropriately with team members, leads and supervisors.
• Effectively and accurately use VMI, Kanban cards, material withdrawal forms, stock, fabricated, and special order parts so inventory counts are correc

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Interpret MBW safety policies/practices to employees including ensuring safe work practices and company policies are followed.
• Utilize available data to continuously improve productivity, uptime and reliability
• Interface with customers, both internal and external.
• Complete Non-conformance using quality program for quality issues and deviations, and all purchasing, order processing, and engineering inaccuracies so corrective action can be taken
• May be required to transfer to other work area to meet company needs
• Compliance with all environmental, OSHA and quality standards
• Other tasks as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to efficiently function in fast-paced work environment
• Computer skills
• Must be able to interpret work orders, drawings, layouts, sketches, route sheets, and production schedule
• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• Follow written communications and verbal instructions
• Basic knowledge in shop math, be able to convert decimals and fractions, measure and build to within military specifications, check work for dimensional accuracy and correct as needed
• Proficient knowledge to use various power and machine tools. Must be able to use hand tools and measuring devices, as well as assembly fixtures to complete assemblies
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required
• Perform 6S checks in area and report items not completed
• Work independently without needing direct supervision
• Demonstrate complete knowledge of mission, value, and ethics statement.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Prefer High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Fork lift certified
• Ability to establish and maintain professional and courteous relationships with customers and co-workers.