Machine Operator

Job Title:  Machine Operator 
 

Department: Operations

Position Overview: Set-up, adjust and operate production machinery for wire of various metal alloys and diameters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Operate machinery to produce quality product according to specific “Work Instructions”.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Read work orders/bill of materials to determine product specifications
• Responsible for quantity and quality to meet efficiency rates
• Use various types of equipment and machinery
• Maintain machinery during operation
• Adjust machinery including changing dies
• Reporting/communicating machinery issues to supervisor/maintenance
• Inspect products to ensure product excellence and quality using measuring tools (tape measure/micrometer/tensile test machine)
• Obtain all required approvals
• Label packages
• Use of forklift and cranes to load/unload machine and to move material to and from machines.
• Record and document all downtime
• Ensure and observe all safety and housekeeping rules and guidelines, including carrying out daily safety inspections
• Participate in all assigned training, including monthly health and safety sessions
• Operate forklifts safely
• Other duties as assigned

Position requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent required
• Ability to communicate – verbal and written
• Ability to perform basic math functions with accuracy
• Forklift license preferred
• Basic computer skills for data entry purposes
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs