What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator position at Basalite Concrete Products?
- POSITION SUMMARY:** Under the supervision of the Plant Superintendent, this position supports the Plant Production in all areas of operating various production machines, verifies the machines rerunning properly and safely; and is responsible for supporting and demonstrating the **Core Values of Integrity, Safety, Respect, Customer Focus, Quality, Innovation and Financial Success.** Performs other related duties as assigned.
- SUPERVISION RECEIVED:* ***General
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: **include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of block machine mechanics, functions, and performance indicators including but not limited to: step functions of a cycle, step times, step function adjustments
- Demonstrate ability to execute and lead others on mold changes, height changes, color changes, and general machine adjustments
- Advanced knowledge of all aggregates and raw materials and ability to identify by visual indicators
- Advanced knowledge of batching system, batch reporting, moisture adjustments and product mix designs
- Demonstrate ability to perform visual and physical product quality inspections
- Verify that all production machines are running properly and safely
- Continuously observe machine during production to promote optimum product yield
- Monitor loader / unloader or kiln feed system to optimize production flow and up time
- Monitor cubing line to optimize production flow and up time
- Demonstrate ability to training plant personnel, including Cuber, Inside Forklift Operator, Outside Forklift Operator and general laborers on equipment and operation of block machine
- Keep work area clean and direct production line crew on proper cleanup
- Accurately complete daily machine reports including but not limited to: batch reports, operator reports, down time reports, dry side reports
- Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by company or its designated representatives
- Attends safety meetings and abides by all safety rules set forth by company and governmental regulatory agencies; ensures that hazardous conditions are reported and corrected.
- Predicable and Regular attendance is required.
- QUALIFICATIONS **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, skill, and/or ability required.
- On-the-job training is required to be able to perform duties
- Manufacturing production machinery experience required, including ability to operate block machine, cuber, loader, unloader, kiln systems and any other equipment required to perform duties
- Mechanically inclined with knowledge of basic hand tools and their proper use
- Demonstrate clear verbal communication skills
- Demonstrates ability to coach, train and lead others
- Requires basic reading, writing and mathematical skills
- Predictable and Regular attendance is required.
- 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 this job.
- Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; Reach with hands and arms; Talk and listen; Stand, walk, and sit.
- Occasionally required to bend at the waist; Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
- Predictable and Regular 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.
- Plant environment with loud noise, moving machinery, dusty, dirty.
- Outdoor weather conditions.
- Extreme temperatures.
- Wear mandat ry and/or other appropriate person protective equipment (PPE).
**SALARY EXPECTATIONS **
$20.00 to $23.00 Hourly
Salary : $20 - $23