Night Shift Machine Operator

Description

SafeRack produces World-Class products that are proudly made here in America. We work diligently to innovate new products and processes that drive safer, smarter, and more effective solutions. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility has been expanded multiple times over the past decade to accommodate our growth. We offer our production employees competitive pay, quarterly bonus opportunities, excellent health benefits, and a fantastic working environment. Come join our winning team!

We now have a shift differential (Non-Exempt employees working night shift hours. Hours are minimum of 7pm-5:30am)

As a Machine Operator your main responsibility is to set up and operate the machine according to Standard Work Instructions (SWI), part print specifications and work orders. Your detail, safety, and attentiveness are critical to regular equipment inspection and the ability to measure dimensions, align parts and produce parts according to production instructions.

Responsibilities:

Receive work orders and drawings and setup equipment according to machine programs/part specs

Follow instruction from Team Lead to ensure priorities are aligned with the production plans

Document daily production and machine performance data in support of the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program

Performs operator daily maintenance of machine and tooling as required

Maintains a safe work environment, operates within OSHA guidelines and utilizes required PPE and LOTO procedures

Perform first part inspections and make all necessary machine adjustments required to guarantee the parts are dimensionally within tolerance

Utilize measuring devices such as protractor, vernier calipers, micrometer, thickness gage, machinist square, etc. to check and verify accuracy of work & the ability to make machine/program adjustments to compensate for variation form drawing tolerances.

Participating in daily shift meetings and reviewing work orders to perform daily work

Recommend drawing changes, equipment changes or improvements, reduce setup time and tooling costs

Observes machine to detect malfunctions and faults & communicate observations with team lead/maintenance tech

Participate in Kaizen activities to support continuous improvement to identify areas for process improvement, cost and waste reduction

Maintains tooling and machines at the Operator level in support of the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program

Maintains 5S workplace organization in support of the SPS Lean Program

Requirements

Requirements:

High School diploma required. Associates degree in related field preferred

Laser/CNC experience

2-4 years of experience in a manufacturing related position

Experience with mechanical equipment/machine tools preferred

Proficient in reading drawings, geometric dimensions and tolerances (GT&D), specifications, and standard work instructions

Team player

Lean manufacturing experience preferred

Be able to safely use all hand tools required

Work in an efficient and timely manner

May be required to obtain a fork truck drivers' license

Able to stand for long periods of time, lift and carry products and/or equipment of up to 50 lbs.