Machine Operator

Job Description

Responsible for preparation, set-up, start-up and operation of manufacturing equipment. Responsibilities also include ensuring that jobs meet quality specifications, manufacturing standards and ensuring that safety procedures are followed while working to continuously improve quality and productivity of manufacturing operations.

Essential Duties & Functions

Set-up, operate and troubleshoot equipment to produce parts to specification

Ensure maximum efficiency of set-up to include set-up time, materials, production rate and material consumption

Machine readiness -- inspect machinery, equipment and tooling prior to set-up

Identify issues that adversely affect product requirements and communicate with appropriate department personnel for resolution

Perform routine maintenance and cleaning

Identify nonconforming materials/products and work with shift leader for resolution

Ensure parts produced meet established quality standards

Perform housekeeping duties

Follow Good Manufacturing Practices

Complete all shift documentation/paperwork

Shift hand-off -- review job status’ and provide updates to incoming shift

React with urgency to equipment downtime or other extraordinary conditions, and notify supervision whenever such conditions occur

Skills/Qualifications

Must possess basic skills to setup, load and unload material from manual and automated equipment with little supervision.

Must possess basic computer skills, data entry skills and the ability to operate and load simple computer programs to run manufacturing equipment and machines

Ability to operate with speed and accuracy, and collaborate effectively with others on the team

Demonstrate the ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment

Requires strong communication, interpersonal, business, technical, analytical, and planning skills

Displays leadership competencies, including ability to delegate, engage, and inspire others

Able to coach, and train line production workers to optimize production

Must have the ability to expedite solutions when situations arise

Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls

Full-time