SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Production Machine Operator III will aid in manufacturing goods in an assembly line. Production Machine Operator will complete a variety of maintenance, development and operations tasks that promote the efficient production of a manufacturing plant. Ensures machinery is operating at optimal standards and resolves issues efficiently and in a timely manner. The Production Operator III ensures that the production lines are operating at optimal capacity. Ensures that all Production Operators I-II are performing their assigned tasks and that a quality product is being produced. This is a hands on role and will be able to step in and perform any operator role as needed. This role acts as a liaison between the Production Team Lead, Managers and the production line and communicates important details and changes in a timely and professional manner. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Observe machine operation to detect product defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary.
• Set up and operate machines
• Inspect products for defects, and determine accuracy of machine operation, using rules, templates, or other measuring instruments.
• Set machine stops or guides to specified lengths as indicated by scales, rules, or templates.
• Perform minor machine maintenance, such as oiling or cleaning machines, dies, or adding coolant to machine reservoirs.
• Select, install, and adjust alignment of drills, cutters, dies, guides, and holding devices, using templates, measuring instruments, and hand tools.
• Move controls or mount gears, cams, or templates in machines to set feed rates and cutting speeds, depths, and angles.
• Position, adjust, and secure stock material or products against stops, on arbors, or in chucks, fixtures, or automatic feeding mechanisms, manually.
• Performs quality checks on machinery utilizing quality verification procedures
• Maintains tools
• Performs daily, weekly and monthly preventative maintenance on machinery

· Assists Production Team leads and Supervisors in ensuring a positive work environment

· Ensures that company policies and procedures are communicated and followed 

· Communicates assignments and responsibilities to teammates

· Takes a hands on approach and works on the production line to ensure a quality product is produced 

· Is able to perform Production Operator I, II duties

· Reports to Production Team Lead, Supervisor and/or Manager any employee relations issues immediately

· Observes processes for safety and ensures all are adhering to safety procedures

· Train and assist Production employees as assigned.

KEY RESULT AREAS 

• Monitors machine      operation
• Ensures quality      and quantity of production by maintaining a minimum OEE of 63%.
• Ensure a      high-quality product
• Work in a team      environment
• Utilize critical      thinking skills to resolve complex problems
• Identifies      opportunities to improve production
• Display strong      work ethic and organization skills
• Follow instruction      supervisors
• Adhere to strict      safety guidelines and precautions 
• Work well in a      fast paced environment
• Communicate well      with production operators and provide training and instruction

· 3+ yrs in warehouse/manufacturing environment

· 2+ yrs production and/or machine operator experience a plus in operating filling, capping, labeling, coding, bundling, case packing, print-and-apply, conveyors, pumps, transfer systems, or similar manufacturing equipment.

· Read, write and communicate in English

· Mechanically savvy

· Efficient computer/software user

· Strong written and verbal communication skills