Metal Fab

Description

Job Title: Machine Operator 

Department: Metal Fab 

Reports To: Operations Manager 

Summary  

Tend fabricating machines, such as saws, roll forming machine and a welder. Usually has up to five years experience within the company. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Read blue print specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements. 

• Follow production Schedule set by the Department Manager or Area Lead. 

• Acknowledge measurement guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, template, or blue prints as coordinated by set-up personnel. 

• Position work piece against stops or aligns layout marks with die or blade. 

• Push button or depress pedal to activate machine. 

• Observe machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction and report all non-conformances to Department Manager or Area Leader. 

• Measure work piece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation. 

• Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from work piece as required. 

• Perform minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies, or work pieces. 

• Clean work area, machines, tools and equipment and perform other routine duties as assigned. 

• Responsible for quality of product that is produced off machine they operate. 

• Responsible for keeping inventory count correct. 

• Responsible for accurate labor scanning in and out of jobs. 

• Attendance and dependability are essential job functions, you must accurately complete the daily duties assigned. 

• Transfer to other areas when needed or as work requires, and perform other duties as assigned. 

• Able to operate all equipment using safe practices and procedures.  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations  

Must be able to pass a forklift certification test and drive a forklift. 

Qualifications  

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. 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS                    

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)  

• ShurCo will provide On and Off-site training as needed.                 

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.   

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.   

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages. 

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.    

• Able to work alone or in a team setting. 

• Self -motivated to stay on task without continuous supervision.             

Physical Demands  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.  

• The employee is frequently required to walk.  

• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  

• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee  

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, oil and lubricants. 

• The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places.  

• PPE to be utilized as required. 

Qualifications