Machine Operator I

Machine Operator I

Department: Fabrication                          Reports to: Fabrication Supervisor

Pay: Hourly – Non-exempt                        Hours: 1^st shift M-TH 615a-245p & F5a-130p

Summary:

To aid in the Assembly of quality tire repairs (patches) from pieces of rubber and fabric by machine and/or by hand. 

Education/Experience:

High school graduate or equivalent; combination of education and experience preferred.

Job Requirements/Skills:

• Able to read limited number of two-and-three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences

              between words and between series of numbers. 

• Ability to print, speak, and understand simple sentences.
• Ability to work in a group setting.
• Able to add and subtract and do simple division and multiplication.  Calculators are available.
• Reasoning Ability: Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one-or-two step instructions.  Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Operate machines (i.e. big clicker, Z-5002, Tech 1000 and Tech 1001 cut and lay machine, and bonus maker,

              etc.).  Must be willing to be trained and operate any machine as needed.

• Operate computer on machines.
• Keep supplies fed to the machine and assemblers.
• Read and follow ISO document charts.
• Follow work orders closely.
• Record labor and inventory accurately.
• Excellent hand eye coordination is required.
• Lift, mount, and setup rolls of fabric on machine spindle.
• Inspect quality of repair (patch).
• Occasionally pull plastic film off of rubber repairs (patches).
• Occasionally assemble, bead /lay pieces of rubber, fabric, and plastic film.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision:

Must be able to work independently, and/or with a team, with little supervision. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Other Skills/Requirements:

Communication Skills/Requirements:

Able to read limited number of two-and-three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Able to print and speak simple sentences. Ability to follow and understand simple instructions, and work and communicate with others in a group setting.

Mathematical Ability:

Able to accurately count, add and subtract two-digit numbers, and perform simple division and multiplication.

Computer Skills:

Must be able to enter information into a computerized screen (must have some computer skills)

Reasoning Ability:

Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out one or two step instructions and deal with standardized situations with some process variability.

Licenses/Certifications:

None

Physical Demands:

Activity could be on the job is 1/3 to more than 2/3 of the work day, not limited to standing, walking, sitting, using hands, reaching, climb or balance, talk or listening, taste or smell, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, lifting 10lbs to more than 100lbs

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while

              eyes are fixed on a given point)

• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
• Hand to eye coordination

Frequently exerting or lifting up to 55 lbs. daily.  Frequently pushing, pulling and or lifting are required.  Occasionally climbing, ascending or descending ladders, stairs, using legs, arms, hands and feet.  Emphasizing agility of body.

Work Environment:

Most work areas are air conditioned in the summer. All areas are heated in the winter. Environmental descriptions cover a broad range of jobs, some of which may require less than shown below.

Environmental conditions will vary based on assigned tasks and may include 1/3 to more than 2/3 of the work day, working near mechanical parts, work in high or precarious (various), fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, extreme heat and/or cold, risk of electrical shock, work with explosive(s) materials, risk of radiation, and vibration. There will also be moderate noise levels.

Work Environment: Safety shoes and safety glasses are required.

Generally responsible for the safety and cleanliness own work area. 

Additional Information:

• Generally responsible for the safety and cleanliness of own work area. 
• Carts available to help transport material. 
• Press area is not air-conditioned, but is heated in the winter. 
• Safety-toed shoes and safety glasses are required in this area. 

EEO/ Disabled/Veterans

[This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the position. It is, instead, a description of the essential elements of the position that are needed for recruitment, placement, orientation, training, competency and performance management, classification, compensation determination, and other Human Resource actions.]