What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator position at VAUPELL INDUSTRIAL?
Position Purpose
Responsible for operation of injection molding machines and related equipment in production of quality products.
Essential Duties and responsibilities
- Operate molding machines.
- Clip, trim, visually inspect and package quality product as required in the documented instructions.
- Ensure proper housekeeping by clearing and cleaning workspace.
- Complete all paperwork pertaining to production neatly and correctly following all quality standards.
- Perform checks and compare parts with the QA samples.
- Monitor, record and report all scrap.
- Assist molders during machine changes as needed
- Perform inspection of machine to identify potential malfunctions.
- Responsible for following all Vaupell policies, standard operating procedures and safety practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications/Requirements
- High school diploma/general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of experience, training and education
- Ability to read, speak, understand and follow instructions in English.
- Capable of using basic hand tools
- Comprehension of basic math, including fractions, decimals, averages and percentages
- Must be able to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment
Candidates must be a “US Person” (i.e. US Citizen or Permanent Resident) to ensure Vaupell's compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations)
Environmental Condition
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and vibrations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to remain standing/walking through most of shift.
Required physical skills and abilities (see below)
- A = 20% or less of work time
- B= 20 to 60% of work time
- C = 60%ormore of work time`
- Blank = Not applicable
Standing | C |
| Bending at waist | B |
Walking | B |
| Reaching below shoulder level | B |
Sitting | A |
| Reaching above shoulder level | B |
Lifting under 25 lbs. | B |
| Grasping | C |
Lifting 25 to 50 lbs. | A |
| Handling | C |
Lifting over 50 lbs. |
|
| Finger Dexterity | C |
Carrying under 25 lbs. | B |
| Feeling | C |
Carrying 25 to 50 lbs. | A |
| Eye-Hand coordination | C |
Carrying over 50 lbs. |
|
| Eye-Hand-Foot coordination | B |
Pushing under 25 lbs. | B |
| Hearing, ordinary | C |
Pushing 25 to 50 lbs. | A |
| Hearing, other (explain below) |
|
Pushing over 50 lbs. |
|
| Seeing – near vision acuity | C |
Climbing stairs | A |
| Seeing – far vision acuity | C |
Climbing ladders | A |
| Depth perception | C |
Balancing | A |
| Color perception | C |
Kneeling | A |
| Keyboarding | C |
Crawling | A |
| Pulling |
|
Turning/twisting | B |
| Other |
|
Vaupell reserves the right to change, modify or add to the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of any position at any time.
Vaupell is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, belief and spirituality, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity/national origin, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran or disability status.
Salary : $16