Machining Operator I - Multiple Shifts

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Purpose:  Run production machines to produce quality parts to print to meet customer expectations and requirements.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Ensure a safe work environment for self and others.  Follows all safety rules and regulations. Demonstrate commitment to safety program.
• Review and follow work instruction, management system procedures and standard operating documents.
• Run CNC and manual machines, and hand held tools.
• Inspect parts and identify defects and non-conformities.  Notify supervisor/lead of non-conformance parts immediately.
• Adjust machine settings with assistance when necessary.
• Consistently and accurately complete all related paperwork/documentation.  For example, inspection reports, part counts, scrap tags, material tags, etc.   
• Monitor fluids in machine and coolant flow in machine.
• Utilizes the 5-S principles (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, and sustain) to maintain an orderly, clean and safe work area.
• Regularly meet or exceed efficiency requirements.
• Produce parts that meet the Company’s quality standards.
• Actively participates in CIP events to improve the safety, quality, and efficiencies of our current processes and procedures.
• Support and positively contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Work at a consistent and steady pace, be prepared to work each day, and report to assigned work center in a punctual manner.
• Communicates with supervisor and co-workers in a professional manner 
• Ensure work center is prepared for the next operator.  This includes cleanliness, organization, supporting documentation.
• Promote a positive atmosphere.  Actively support activities that promote the welfare and morale of TEAM employees.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Minimum Requirements: 

    Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or Equivalent
• Manufacturing experience desired but not required

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Mechanical aptitude
• Basic Math skills, must have a working knowledge of decimals
• Ability to read measuring instruments
• Ability to read and follow work instructions
• Must be detail oriented, with the ability to recognize defects and non-conformities
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Regular attendance

Training:

• OJT for Machining Operator I

Physical Demands

• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 20 lbs, occasionally lift and/or move up to 33 lbs., rarely lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand up to 100% of shift
• Ability to do repetitive movements (i.e. bending, twisting, walking)
• Able to continuously operate at a minimum of 3 hours