Machine Operator
Description

Position Overview

  • Operate 6 or 8 spindle screw machine to fabricate parts. Load steel bars into machine, cycle machine, detect malfunctions in machine such as warn or damaged cutting tools. Run productions lots, communicate with co-workers regarding production runs and maintain safe, organized and clean work environment.


Essential Job Functions

  • Operate one or more screw machines
  • Read and understand blue prints
  • Set up machine(s) for different parts being run and maintain acceptable setup times
  • Able to sharpen tools
  • Read micrometers and calipers
  • Inspect and check quality of work as directed by foreman
  • Maintain production efficiency
  • Clean and lubricate assigned machines


Qualifications:

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Mechanical background
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
  • Use and be familiar with measuring tools
  • Understand and carry out detailed written and oral instructions
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
  • Ability to perform basic housekeeping chores


Requirements

Education

  • High school diploma or GED, or experience in a manufacturing environment with some mechanical background required.  

*If not a fully qualified operator there is a training period offered. The training begins with Trainee-Apprentice with progression to Class A setup & Fully 

Qualified Operator. 


The above job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.