Machine Operator

Description

Are you looking to start a fun and rewarding career in manufacturing? Then read on!

We are looking for eager to learn individuals to join our 2nd and 3rd shift teams. We will provide the training needed to start your career. Our 2nd shift runs from 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm.  Our 3rd shift runs from 11:00 pm - 7:30 am.

We are a unique welding job shop that specializes in friction welding or inertia welding. We are one of only a handful of North American companies that provides friction welding services. Our equipment includes over 14 friction welding machines, ranging from 4-ton to 250-tons. Our diverse customer base is comprised of companies from the construction, agricultural, pump, and automotive industries.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Operates production machinery in accordance   with prints and specifications. 

· Produces the required quantity of parts within   established specifications and tolerances.

· Responsible for job rates and indirect time.

· Inform Area Lead of any tooling needs or   machinery maintenance that needs to be completed.

· Inform Area Lead if you are having trouble   hitting rates so they can assist you.

· Communicate with the material handler when you   are ready for completed parts to be removed.

· Communicate with the material handler when you   need additional material delivered for your job.

· Report non-conforming material immediately to   your Area Lead. If the Area Lead is not available, report it to the Quality   Team.

· Perform quality checks. 

· Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work   areas.

· Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Skills and Competencies:

· Ability to follow directions and work in a   team environment.

· Thorough understanding of or the ability to   quickly learn production equipment.

· Good communications skills.

· Demonstrates attention to detail.

· Ability to read a tape measure and do basic   math problems.

Qualifications (Minimum & Preferred):

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: At least 1 year of related manufacturing experience preferred.

Technology/Equipment: Experience working with production machinery preferred.

Physical and Mental Demands:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

· Ability to lift up to 30lbs repetitively. 

· Continuous standing, using tools, and   performing repetitive work that entail bending and twisting.

· Must be able to work in loud environments. 

· Must be able to bend, stretch, and squat to   access all part of the machine.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

· Temperature controlled shop.

· Loud machinery.

Requirements

Skills and Competencies:

· Ability to follow directions and work in a   team environment.

· Thorough understanding of or the ability to   quickly learn production equipment.

· Good communications skills.

· Demonstrates attention to detail.

· Ability to read a tape measure and do basic math problems.

Qualifications (Minimum & Preferred):

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: At least 1 year of related manufacturing experience preferred.

Technology/Equipment: Experience working with production machinery preferred.

Physical and Mental Demands:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

· Ability to lift up to 30lbs repetitively. 

· Continuous standing, using tools, and   performing repetitive work that entail bending and twisting.

· Must be able to work in loud environments. 

· Must be able to bend, stretch, and squat to access all part of the machine.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

· Temperature controlled shop.

· Loud machinery.

American Friction Welding provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.