Machine Operator

Position Summary

Assists with the production by maintaining the operations of shears, brakes, drills, saws, and flamers while producing quality products in an efficient manner.

General Duties 

• Set up and operation of shears, brakes, saws, and flamers.
• Performs regular first echelon machine maintenance and reports regular first echelon machine maintenance and reports probable machine malfunctions.
• Responsible for seeing that functional supplies and parts are on hand to assure productive machine operation.
• Responsible for first parts and periodic part inspection to assure part is made to print.
• Utilize hand tools and precision measuring instruments for machine operations
• Operate and monitor equipment and replenish materials as needed
• Maintain proper housekeeping and safety standards ie: Proper use of personal protective equipment, proper use of safety devices, as required, safe operation of all machinery, tools and equipment. Has the responsibility for their safety and safety of others.

Requirements

• Manufacturing, fabrication, or machine operation experience is preferred
• Knowledge of machine technology is a plus
• Ability to compute basic mathematics
• Ability to use a ruler is required
• Must have demonstrated work ethic and work habits that would adhere to company policies
• Must work well independently and in a team situation
• Must be quality and safety oriented
• Must have high attention to detail and a sense of urgency
• Ability to read, comprehend, follow, and apply work instructions and procedures
• Accurate problem identification and solving skills is preferred

Working Conditions

Manufacturing Environment:

• Standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Wearing appropriate PPE and following safety procedures
• May require lifting, pushing, pulling of objects. 
• Varying temperatures, depending upon season and machining
• Refer to Functional Job Description for a complete list of physical requirements.

Working Time:

• Position may require overtime work as required

Travel:

• None to minimal

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kinze provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other charac­teristic protected by law.