Machine Operator

Department: Manufacturing 

Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt 

Job Locations: Facility Manufacturing Machines

Shift: All Shifts

Job Summary: The Machine Operator is responsible for the proper operation of the assigned machine in accordance with established procedures. 

Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Monitor machine operation to detect malfunctions and to ensure that outputs conform to specifications 
• Examine, inspect, and measure raw materials and finished products to verify conformance to specifications. 
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Basic math and computer skills may be utilized.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and operator level maintenance instructions and procedures. 
• Will be assigned and perform additional duties as required by the company. 

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Three months’ experience as a machine operator within a manufacturing environment-strongly preferred

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• This position works in a manufacturing setting. This role routinely uses standard warehouse equipment such as hand trucks, box cutters and tape dispensers. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. 
• The employee may be exposed to vibration. 
• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and/or outside weather conditions. 
• The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
• This position may work with hazardous materials where personal protective equipment (PPE) is necessary and specific procedures must be followed to adhere to safety regulations. 

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. 
• Must be able to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. 
• Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. 
• Must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Must be able to wear all required PPE while in production area
• Must be able to pass Physical Exam
• Must be able to pass a (PFT) Pulmonary Function Test for respirator wear

Travel: 

• No travel required

Benefits: 

• Medical
• Dental 
• Vision 
• 401K with company match
• Company Paid Life Insurance 
• Paid time off 
• 10 Holidays 

Hankook & Company is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
 
As an equal employment opportunity employer, Hankook & Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
 
This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. All job functions are subject to modification.