Machine Operator

Position Overview

The purpose of this position is to operate a machine to bend metal hood rods according to job orders and verbal work instructions in a metal production environment.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

· Works to supply products and services that meet or exceed the customers’ expectations. Follows the documented quality systems and processes that are continually being improved to satisfy our customers’ needs.

· Sets up, operates, and tends hood rod bender machine, which bends metal hood rods to customer specifications. Making necessary adjustments to computerized program and fixtures, adjusting bends to customer specifications.

· Reads and understands work instructions and verifies parts before performing work orders.

· Communicates with several departments in regard to moving material between work areas based on order priority, delivery of materials, and status of orders and materials.

· Moves hood rods on wheeled cart from hood rod drilling area and from bender to area to be shipped to heat treating facility using forklift.

· Records number of units handled and moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.

· Completes daily inspection of machine and performs preventative maintenance as needed as well as tooling changeovers.

· Coordinates with co-workers and works in a team to gain efficiency and productivity.

· Completes all paperwork required for the work order.

· May assist Manager or Supervisors in other duties or special projects as needed.

Critical Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

· Communicating with Supervisors or Peers: Providing information to supervisors and co-workers by written form or in person.

· Production and Processing: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

· Mathematics: Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra and their applications.

· Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

· Handling and Moving Objects: Using hands and arms in handling, positioning, moving and manipulating materials.

· Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings: Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

· Safety and Security; Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective safety for the protection of people and property.

· Performing General Physical Activities: Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms, legs, and hands, gripping parts with hands, moving your entire body such as, lifting, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Consistent visual inspection of parts.

· Controlling Machines and Processes: Using direct physical activity to operate machines.

· Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings: Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment to detect or assess problems.

· Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment: Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts.

· Tools: Personal protective equipment (hard hats, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, etc.), wrenches.

Qualifications

· This particular position requires the individual to have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); at least 6 months of work-related experience; or a combination of education and experience.

Preferences

· Prior experience with forklifts.

· Demonstrate attention to detail.

Supervisory Responsibilities

· This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Working Environment and Conditions

· 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms and be able to communicate verbally and in writing and take direction. The employee is frequently required to be in a stationary position, move about the buildings and stoop. The individual will be performing physical activities that require considerable use of the arms and legs and movement of the whole-body involving things such as lifting, balancing, moving, stooping, twisting, and handling of materials. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, operate machinery, and use eye-hand coordination.

· 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, extreme heat and extreme cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and the noise level in the work environment is usually loud.