What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator position at Kloeckner Metals - Americas?
Job Summary
Machine Operator. This position includes operation of various metalworking machinery (ex – press brakes, mills, lathes, saws, grinder, etc.) for the purpose of fabricating high precision parts.
Job Responsibilities
Machine Operator. This position includes operation of various metalworking machinery (ex – press brakes, mills, lathes, saws, grinder, etc.) for the purpose of fabricating high precision parts.
Job Responsibilities
- Operation of metalworking machinery for forming, bending, turning, milling and/or cutting steel.
- Other metalworking positions include general labor for loading and unloading machines and deburring/grinding for manual weld spatter removal
- Perform routine operations including loading raw material and start-up/shut down of equipment
- Monitor machine performance regarding accuracy of quantity and quality output, making adjustments as needed
- Perform basic preventative and routine machine maintenance
- Manual assembly of product with use of manual and powered tools
- Proper stacking and protection of parts as required to maintain specified quality standard
- Ensure accuracy of parts produced by visual inspection and/or by use of standard inspection instruments (i.e., micrometers, calipers, etc.).
- Submit first and last piece production for Quality Control approval
- Enter data on production reports regarding shop orders worked on, quantity produced, time worked, etc.
- Follow and verify all instruction provided by work orders and customer blueprints
- Notify supervision of problems with equipment and/or tooling that may cause defects/lost time
- Comply with all safety practices and Company policies
- Perform basic housekeeping duties.
- Other duties as assigned
- Ability to accurately read blueprints, is a plus
- Prior metalworking, construction, or mechanical trade experience, is ideal
- Able to pass background check
- Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility
- Plasma
- Fast paced environment that includes constant standing
- Repetitive; moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 lbs