Machine Operator - Forge Press Facility

The Perryman Company in Houston, PA is currently hiring for Machine Operators in the Forge Press Facility. 

Key Accountabilities

• Participates in daily production and maintenance activities of machines.
• Uses HMI’s to interact with PLC’s (Programmable Logic Controller) to control the process equipment, make adjustments, perform general troubleshooting and other interactions with the machinery.
• Recognizes when automatic programming is malfunctioning or in need of maintenance or modifications and works towards identifying a cause and establishing corrective actions with supervisors and engineers.
• Loading and unloading machines using forklifts, overhead cranes and by hand.
• Move and stage materials to be processed.
• Perform preventative maintenance on machines, as required.
• Perform manufacturing operations according to the company’s quality system.
• Cleans and organizes workstations on a daily basis and as required.
• Other duties as necessary.

Requirements

• One year of experience or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience are preferred.
• Must be able to use the computer-operated machinery and associate software programs.
• High mechanical aptitude.
• Detailed record keeping regarding process parameters.
• Ability and willingness to learn.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine production 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 percent.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and stand for 8 to 12 hours a day.
• Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds regularly.
• May be exposed to extreme heat.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts and schedules.