Purpose: Machine operators are tasked with setting up, monitoring, and maintaining machines and equipment used in production lines. Ensures machinery works properly, and conforms with (and can produce materials that conform with) company quality, quantity, and efficiency standards. They're responsible for feeding raw materials into machines, operating machines, making minor repairs, replacing parts, and testing finished materials for compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Machine Operation and Maintenance:
  • Simple set up under instruction, operate, monitor and troubleshot machines.
  • Simultaneously run multiple CNC machines, both lathes and mills.
  • Operate machine equipment in a safe manner.
  • Load and unload parts or materials in fixtures.
  • Data entry in Production data acquisition (PDA), Computer-aided quality assurance (CAQ) system.
  • Focus of machines with Siemens CNC.
  • Handling and disposal of operational and auxiliary materials.
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work area.(5S) Perform maintenance.

• Processing and Inspecting Parts:
  • Process and Inspect Parts in accordance with quality standards
  • Check output to spot any machine-related mistakes or flaws

• Tool Change:
  • Utilize various different tools
  • Change tools according to instructions

• Change Orders and Documentation:
  • Must demonstrate ability to maintain detailed records; must be able to complete process documentation and other production records.
• Collaborative Support:
  • Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and other departments to coordinate material flow, address any inventory-related issues, and ensure efficient operations.

• Safety Compliance:
  • Adhere to all safety regulations and guidelines to maintain a safe and clean work environment. Report any hazards or incidents promptly and participate in safety training programs.
• Follow Guidelines/Systems
  • Adherence to all management systems.
  • Support for Continuous Improvement (CIP).

• 6S: Maintain a clean and orderly work area to ensure "tour ready" status
• Other duties as assigned by management

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to understand units of measure and record information
• Must read, understand and follow documented procedures and instructions
• Have operational experience with drilling lathes and milling machines tool, saw and light hand tools.
• Problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues that arise during the manufacturing process
• Must be able to read and understand technical drawings
• Reliability and quality awareness.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/vocational school diploma highly preferred
• At least 2 years of experience as a machine operator required

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in noisy environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Ability to bend, stretch, squat, and climb to access all parts of the machine.
• Ability to perform manipulation of machine tools and parts
• Ability to see close vision, depth perception and adjust focus
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in a fast-past environment and handle multiple tasks