What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator position at NRP Jones?
Description
Position Overview:
Education
The above job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.
Position Overview:
- Operate 6 or 8 spindle screw machine to fabricate parts. Load steel bars into machine, cycle machine, detect malfunctions in machine such as warn or damaged cutting tools. Run productions lots, communicate with co-workers regarding production runs and maintain safe, organized and clean work environment.
- Operate one or more screw machines
- Read and understand blue prints
- Set up machine(s) for different parts being run and maintain acceptable setup times
- Able to sharpen tools
- Read micrometers and calipers
- Inspect and check quality of work as directed by foreman
- Maintain production efficiency
- Clean and lubricate assigned machines
- 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Mechanical background
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
- Use and be familiar with measuring tools
- Understand and carry out detailed written and oral instructions
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
- Ability to perform basic housekeeping chores
Education
- High school diploma or GED, or experience in a manufacturing environment with some mechanical background required.
- If not a fully qualified operator there is a training period offered. The training begins with Trainee-Apprentice with progression to Class A setup & Fully
The above job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.