Summary 

Responsible for operating machines and equipment related to the machining process of aluminum wheels. Machining operators may perform one or more of the functions listed below.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Follows safety rules 100% of the time.

· Contributes to a safe work environment by following housekeeping guidelines. 

· Maintains good attendance.

· Follows instructions and works to meet daily job assignments and KPI’s.

· Completes all required paperwork neatly and in a timely manner.

· Other duties as assigned or designated.

Fine Machine

· Transfers blanks from blank storage to fine machine cells.

· Loads, marks and unloads wheels.

· Visually inspect wheels  

Gauging

· Use calibrated go/no-go gauge to check dimensions on a wheel.

· Decide whether wheel is in/out of tolerance.

· Visually inspect wheels.

· Rework any no conforming wheels

· Load back on conveyor

Sorting

· Move wheels to certain machines to keep the product flowing through the correct machine.

Surface Machining

· Check results of automatic surfacing process.

· Operate FEMCO machines.

· Remove wheels from machines.

· Visually inspect wheels.

Skills and Experience

· High School Diploma or GED

· Six months experience in a manufacturing environment.

· Ability to read and understand written documents

Organizational Culture

· Work safely and follow rules and guidelines for safe work

· Reporting to work on time and with a positive attitude

· Responsible for staying focused on tasks at hand

· Being responsible for work performance and completing tasks throughout the day

· Maintains a good working relationship with co-workers

· Support a positive and steady workflow through the company

· Works with a sense of urgency when needed

· Support, coach or mentor co-workers when needed

· Positively support change throughout the company

Physical Work Conditions

· Must be able to work in a hot environment

· Must be able to lift and move aluminum wheels of varying weight

· Must be able to lift 50 – 65 pounds

· Must be able to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day

· Must be able to wear personal protective equipment when required