Apprentice Machine Operator Jobs in West Lafayette, IN

Principal Objective of Position:                                                                                                                          

The Apprentice Operator is responsible for operation and maintenance of processing equipment. They are responsible for accurately and efficiently producing products to customer requirements and standards provided on the work order. The Apprentice Operator, once trained, is responsible for completing all equipment safety checks before use.  

Essential Functions:                                                                                                                                                

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Process work orders from AX software
• Measure materials before and after using tape measures, calipers, and steal squares
• Operate machine from the work area
• Label and package finished products
• Run material according to production schedule
• Match material tags with work order
• Assist with moving materials
• Inspect machine parts before and after operation
• Perform safety checks on machines prior to production
• Understand production rates and run order per work order
• Call Quality for 1st/mid/last piece inspections
• Measure and record required QA checks
• Review operator troubleshooting program
• Review and understand machine PM’s
• Understand and follow operator cleaning and inspection frequency  

Other Responsibilities:                                                                                                                                           

• Assist in good housekeeping practices – keep work area and walkway clean and free of debris
• Report to supervisor when supplies are low
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Required:                                                                                                              

• High School diploma or equivalent, required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:                                                                                                   

• Ability to learn and understand AX
• Must have the ability to effectively read a tape measure
• Must have the ability to proactively maintain machines
• Must pay attention to detail  
• Good math, verbal, mechanical, and analytical skills
• Must have the ability to work on a team as well as independently
• Basic computer and printer use
• Steel square use
• Understanding of production procedures
• Must be able to work safely, watch out for the safety of others, and maintain work areas in a clean and orderly condition
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints or mechanical drawings
• Must be able to communicate effectively and lead others
• Must be able to effectively train others on assigned machine *****
• Must have pride in work, be very cautious of product appearance, and desire to keep machinery in good working condition
• Ability to understand and follow Safe Job procedures and safety documentation
• Ability to understand and follow training documents
• Understand and follow PPE requirements
• Understand and follow operator cleaning and inspection frequency

Preferred Qualifications:                                                                                                                                        

• Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools (caliper, micrometer, etc.), preferred
• Prior experience working in manufacturing, preferred
• Prior experience working with AX to process orders, preferred
• Prior experience with inspection tools such as micrometers and calipers, preferred

Work Environment:                                                                                                                                                  

The Apprentice Operator is required to work in a manufacturing environment facility. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.