Machine Operator

Job Description

Title: Machine Operator/Straightener

Shift: 1st shift (5am-3pm, Mon-Thurs, 4/10's schedule)

Pay: $21-$23/hr

Location: Austintown, OH

Sets up and operates barrel straightening equipment used in the production of bi-metallic barrels that are utilized in the injection and extrusion molding machines. This work involves straightening to close tolerance dimensions using a peening process and inspecting using indicators.

Machine Operator/Straightener Responsibilities:

· Follows all environmental health and safety (EHS) policies, practices, protocols, and regulations. Proactively addresses any potential EHS issues and reports any unsafe conditions. Sets a positive example regarding EHS and a safety-first culture.

· Maintains a clean and orderly (6S) work area and equipment to ensure a safe and productive work environment and quality products.

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, work orders, specifications, drawings, blueprints, and procedure manuals.

· Sets up, operate, and inspect straightening machine and equipment.

· Must be able to interpret blueprints, use of mic bar and micrometers, base and dial indicator, t bars, magnetic base, and dial indicator.

· Must be able to set up and operate propane torches.

· Must be able to use ball peen hammer and air chisel and various hand tools.

· Must be familiar with propylene torches, able to mix coolant and test coolant ratio and the use of refractometer.

· Positions workpiece in fixture or on machine, verifying current condition with instruments such as micrometers and dial indicators.

· Ability to use hand tools (hammers of various weights) to straighten large steel barrels to a required tolerance.

· Uses a variety of precision measuring instruments and tools to ensure proper tolerances are maintained.

· Meets established standards for productivity and quality.

· Operates overhead crane systems and material handling equipment.

General Responsibilities:

· Performs other responsibilities as assigned and/or as needed to support company objectives.

· Meets on-site attendance requirements.

· Pursues continuous improvement by suggesting, implementing, and supporting solutions/strategies to increase productivity, reduce scrap, and improve the operation, and decrease downtime; participates in continuous improvement activities and projects, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

About you:

Work Experience:

· 2-3 year's experience in a machine or forge shop and/or the equivalent in training in shop practices.

Education and Skills:

· High School Diploma or equivalent required

· Must have the ability to read specifications, drawings, blueprints, and procedure manuals and the use precision instruments.

· Ability to utilize various internal computer applications and systems pertaining to work orders.

· Understanding of me is preferred but not required.

· Professional and obtain great work ethics.

· A problem solver with initiative and a results-oriented mindset.

· Greatly attentive to detail.

· Ability to work flexible work schedule; OT may be required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Must be able to perform the following physical demands with or without accommodation:

· Position may require person to be on their feet to 8-10 hours standing or walking in a heavy manufacturing environment, constantly performing regularly scheduled maintenance duties

· Ability to lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds infrequently

· Ability to safely operate forklift, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment

· Ability to see and hear in order to perform the functions of this position

Additional Information:

Benefits begin day 1, 3 weeks of PTO starting day 1

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Paid Vacations

Paid Holidays

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

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