Description

1st Shift Schedule: Mon-Thur 7:00 am-5:30 pm 

(RemArms, LLC reserves the right to make changes to the shift schedule)

The Machine Operator is responsible for operation of production machine or multiple machines at maximum productive levels while adhering to established safety standards. Must facilitate and carry out tool changes, tool build up, machining and offset corrections as necessary. Must be able to read and understand written process records. Perform various related operations as required as part of essential functions. 

Principal Duties and Accountabilities (*Essential Functions)

• Abide by all related and established safety regulations and use of proper protective equipment
• Process components in logical order through manual and automated equipment
• Perform additional tasks as required to ensure quality conformance (hard and CMM gauging and visual inspection)
• Successfully negotiate offset corrections, changeovers and tool changes
• Maintain equipment as required
• Keep and maintain daily work cell log
• Maintain clean, uncluttered work area
• Report accurate production numbers
• Serve as a team member to solve problems or implement positive improvements.
• Producing parts on a production level.
• Maybe required to cross train.
• Overtime may be required.

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. 

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as dictated by the business needs and conditions. As an essential function of the job, good attendance is required. 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather and underground contained conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but is often loud in specified areas. Hearing and eye protection is provided. 

• This is a start-up, fast-paced small organization. The ability to be productive and successful in an intense work environment is critical. 
• Medium to fast paced modern production facility.
• Work will involve close proximity to moving machinery
• Limited exposure to chemicals and solutions per documented MSDS publications

Requirements

Qualifications, Educational Skills and Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required.

Education:High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or certificate CNC Machining or Machine Tool Technology preferred. 

Experience: must have experience in the general operation of CNC machines (HAAS preferred); tool offsets; blueprint reading; use of quality measurement tools and gauges; and ability to read/understand written process records

Language: Must be able to speak, read and write in the English language to perform the following:

• Communicate effectively with other team members and supervision
• Read and comprehend process instructions
• Record pertinent process information as required

Other Qualifications

• Good basic math skills
• Troubleshooting skills
• Understanding of basic production flow
• Responsible, self-starter
• Good communication skills

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standing or walking for a minimum of ten hours daily
• Perform basic lifting, pulling and carrying functions with a weight limit of 30 pounds
• Stooping, bending, reaching overhead and occasional climbing functions