What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine/Production equipment Operator position at Compunnel, Inc.?
Job Summary:
The Production Associate – Level I is responsible for operating machines and production equipment safely and efficiently in a manufacturing environment. This role focuses on assisting in the teardown of high horsepower diesel engines, rotating through disassembly, cleaning, and inspection of components to prepare them for the next stage in production. The ideal candidate should be mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and capable of adapting to new skills.
Key Responsibilities:
• Stop work and immediately report any major injury hazards.
• Report any work-related injury, illness, incident, or hazard.
• Comply with HSE standards, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Promote interdependence by looking out for one another.
• Correct hazards within your control and capabilities.
• Recognize how your work may impact the environment and work to minimize the negative impact.
• Engage in HSE training.
• Follow all applicable standard work, process documentation, and quality procedures such as SPC, poka-yoke, and visual standards.
• Raise issues to minimize cost and quality exposures.
• Perform quality inspections and identify non-conforming material.
• Work at the required cycle time or defined engineering standard.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area, including routine housekeeping and machine cleaning tasks.
• Perform planned operator care and maintenance tasks.
• Remain flexible and perform other miscellaneous duties to meet production goals.
• Work with peers, skilled trades, and support staff to maintain and identify equipment needing repair.
• Communicate effectively with the assigned team and support teams.
• Complete training and personal development in line with business requirements.
• Participate actively in improving quality, safety, process, material flow, and employee development.
Required Qualifications:
• High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to learn and adapt to new skills.
• Mechanical competency / mechanically inclined.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience with engines.
• Hand tool knowledge.
Education: High School
