It is the responsibility of the Equipment Operator I to operate various saw equipment and/or ultrasonic welding machinery to prepare material to specified sizes and quantities in accordance with work orders, bills of materials, manufacturing specifications, and engineering drawings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret production work instructions, work orders, bills of materials/operations, and quality plans.
• Set up and operate the ultrasonic welding equipment and saws in accordance with work instructions and work orders. 
• Verify seam type requirements based on work orders; perform cuts using handheld rotary shears as needed.
• Operate and maintain automatic band saws to ensure optimal performance.
• Complete tasks efficiently to meet production schedules and deadlines.
• Retrieve materials from storage racks or shuttle locations as required. 
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and safety regulations, and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Use fixed and variable measuring equipment accurately to ensure quality standards are met.
• Cross train on different job tasks within the department.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with 6S practices.
• Follow all safety policies and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Work overtime as needed to meet operational demands.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Environment:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes and airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate.

Safety and Personal Protective Equipment:

Must adhere to all safety rules in effect for the location while performing job responsibilities, including customer and supplier locations. Must meet requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements in designated manufacturing areas, including safety shoes and safety glasses. When working off-site, the employee is expected to comply with site-specific safety requirements and instructions.

Direct Reports:

Not applicable.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Schroeder Industries LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• Experience in fluid power industry and/or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Prior saw or machine operation experience is preferred.
• ERP experience is preferred; SAP experience is a plus.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to follow written, verbal, diagram, and schedule-based instructions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions finished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Computer experience including Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) is a plus.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Capability to obtain forklift certification to drive a forklift, including RAYMOND upright trucks and Wave machines.

Other Requirements:

• None.

Physical Requirements:

Physical Abilities:

Stand - Constantly

Walk - Constantly

Sit - Not Applicable

Handling / Fingering - Constantly

Reach Outward - Frequently

Reach Above Shoulder - Occasionally

Climb - Occasionally

Crawl - Not Applicable

Squat or Kneel - Occasionally

Bend - Frequently

Lift / Carry:

10 lbs. or less - Constantly

11-20 lbs. - Constantly

21-50 lbs. - Occasionally

51-100 lbs. - Not Applicable (Team Lift only)

Over 100 lbs. - Not Applicable (Team Lift only)

Push / Pull:

12 lbs. or less - Constantly

13-25 lbs. - Constantly

26-40 lbs. - Constantly

41-100 lbs. - Occasionally (Carts w/ wheels)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)