Machine Operator

Job Description

Description

The Machine Operator will work in a high-performance work organization on a cross functional team that utilizes a peer review performance process to develop multiple skills in several different areas of the operation. The position is based on a pay for skills measurement of the operator’s ability to perform multiple tasks and work within a team environment to apply those skills as best fits the needs at hand. Operators need to be cooperative and willing to apply their skills and rotate positions on a regular basis to make the team successful.

Responsibilities

Work as a team player

Maintain a safe & clean work area

Operating a steel door machine, table saw, & other power tools

Machining steel doors to specific specifications & assembling pre-hung units

Use air tools, drills and drill press among other tools

Assembling units and other manual labor

Occasionally picking doors & hardware for the shop

Occasionally picking shelf items, manually wrapping them & staging them in the truck bays

Reading & comprehending specifications, templates, etc.

Performs miscellaneous related duties as assigned

Read, understand and follow production schedules. Process transactions. Set up and adjust equipment

Gather materials as needed. Perform quality checks

Operate motorized equipment (ie forklift, KVAL lifts, etc.) as needed. Perform minor preventative maintenance and operator care as required

Assist Management, Maintenance and Quality personnel when troubleshooting equipment, process or material issues

Qualifications/Skills

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and 7 year background check

Willing to work over-time as needed

Must always adhere to all PPE requirements

Follow safety procedures to prevent injuries while lifting and moving materials

Communicate effectively for flow of product through the mill

Maintain downtime records and production information as appropriate

Perform housekeeping duties

Perform miscellaneous duties assigned

Wear appropriate personal protective equipment

Work safely and follow safety rules and procedures

Work on a computer. Use a Tape Measure, Caliper

Use Hand and power tools. Use Table Saw, Grinders. Drive Fork Truck, use push carts

Basic reading and writing skills

Ability to add and subtract fractions and whole numbers, convert fractions to decimals

Chemicals/adhesives

Job Details

Must be able to:

Lift up to 30 lbs frequently (up to 50 percent in an 8-hour day).

Lift 30-60lbs regularly (up to 30 percent in an 8-hour day).

Lift 60+ lbs occasionally (up to 25 percent in an 8-hour day).

Push/pull 100lbs with assistance seldom (up to 13percent in an 8-hour day).

Kneel occasionally (up to 25 percent in an 8-hour day).

Squat occasionally (up to 25 percent in an 8-hour day).

Stoop frequently (up to 25 percent in an 8-hour day). Work with extended arms seldom (up to 13 percent in an 8-hour day).

Stand in one spot for long periods.

Salary/Shifts

$19.35 per hour up to $23 an hour dependent on experience.

First Shift 5:30am to 4pm Monday to Thursday. Some overtime work on Fridays.

Second Shift $19.35 up to $23 an hour DOE Plus a 5% Shift differential 4PM-2:30AM Monday to Thursday. Some overtime work on Fridays. Second shift crew must start on First shift and then transition to Second Shift once the full crew is hired and trained.

Full-time