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2nd Shift REA9 Machine Operator

Somic America Inc
Wytheville, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/16/2025 CLOSED ON 2/16/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd Shift REA9 Machine Operator position at Somic America Inc?

SUMMARY
Sets up and operates both automatic and manual assembly lines, assembles parts to specifications by performing the
following duties. Satisfy SA’s Quality goals and objectives in completion of activities or duties (reference Somic America Quality Manual and Quality Policy).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Safety
Maintain and provide a safe work area and work in a safe manner.
Report any unsafe conditions to Team Leader immediately.
Quality
Complete Hourly checks using In Process Check Sheets and Gaging to ensure parts meet Quality Specifications
Notifies Team Leader of any suspect material and helps to contain material line side.
Changeovers
Complete changeovers using Changeover Procedure.
Attach fixtures and jigs to the table positions according to changeover procedure.
Change out Station changeover pieces according to changeover procedure.
Fill in Changeover checklist to ensure all changeover steps are complete.
Operation
Completes standardized work in accordance to Work Instructions.
Removes material from boxes and places in fixture or on conveyor.
Moves parts from machine to machine as process is completed, i.e. Bolt Press to Pre-Assembly to Final Assembly.
Observes and listens to machine operation to detect malfunctions, such as worn rolling heads.
Measures and inspects parts for conformance to specifications, using in process sheets, visual checks and gaging.
Notify Team Leader of any abnormal or unusual condition.
Complete line PM’s (planned maintenance) as assigned.
Submit kaizen suggestions for improvements.

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 and/or EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and
decimals. Have the ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs and Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability
to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
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 eight (8) or more hours a day; walk;
use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. 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 10 pounds and
occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include:
Close vision, requires 20/40 near vision, can be with correction;
Distance vision, requires 20/40 far vision, can be with correction;
Color vision, requires red/green, blue/violet and silver/gold discrimination;
Depth perception, accurate depth perception required;
Peripheral vision; minimum 160 degrees; and
Able 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. The noise level in
the work environment is usually moderate.

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