Machine Operator All Shifts

POSITION SUMMARY:

Operate machines completing one or more processes toward the manufacturing of exhaust pipe assemblies and components. Perform as an active team member in supporting and performing all the tasks within a cell group.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform as a team member of a cellular operating group, which requires the ability to learn, perform preventative maintenance. Set-up and operate machines and to be able to rotate to all workstations within each cell.
2. Employee must be able to handle materials and tools, operate machines, assemble and inspect all product of varying shape, sizes and weights.
3. Employee must perform the above within acceptable quality, quantity, performance and safety standards.
4. Perform safety checks and preventative maintenance on each machine to assure machines are in safe working condition and complete daily safety check-off lists.
5. Maintain station control of operations, which includes machine parts to specification, inspect parts to assure the quality standards are met, identify production and quality problems and assist Team Leader with problem correction.
6. Employee must perform his/her job within acceptable safety, environmental, quality, productivity and performance standards as outlined in plant policies, handbooks and applicable work instructions.
7. Overtime as required/requested.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Follow machine repair procedures if breakdown occurs. Complete basic repairs and adjustments of minor problems. Report all machine problems to Team Leader an/or Maintenance.
2. Perform SPC, visual and gauge inspection, and complete charts and required forms.
3. Clean the machine and surrounding work area.
4. Operate machines as assigned to assist co-workers at other workstations as needed.
5. Perform or assist in part changeovers.
6. Assist in 5S advancement
7. Assist in implementation of Lean principles.

*This list may not be all-inclusive and may include other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

CRITICAL SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Employee must have high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, machine manuals, directions, charts and safety regulations.
• Mechanical aptitude to operate machines and the ability to perform basic preventative maintenance and minor repairs
• Basic math skills
• Ability to follow directions and flexibility to respond to problems and changes in job assignments.
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to learn and perform all jobs in assigned Cell group and rotates to each workstation as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• High noise levels
• Varying temperatures (hot to cold)
• Fumes at welding stations
• Confined work space
• Buffing/grinding dust in some areas
• Wet slippery floors in some areas

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Extensive standing, walking, upper body twisting, arm and hand motion, some foot motion
• Manual dexterity
• Manual movement of pipe throughout machining process (15 lbs.)
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs required
• Good visual ability
• Frequent skin exposure to chemical-based fluids such as coolant, drawing compound, lubricating oils, etc.