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Salary Range: $15.50 - $30.00/hr

Machine Operator is the 1st level Operator who has the responsibility of ensuring product quality by successfully managing the entire machine operating process. As a Machine Operator, you will start up machines, change the tooling of the machines to run different product, complete basic troubleshooting when issues arise, be alert to product quality and follow all control plans accordingly, and train others. Additionally, you will actively participate in a team environment to maximize production efficiencies in producing a zero defect high quality product. Machine Operators are hands on employees who work with state of the art equipment in a clean and professional work environment. This position requires a strong commitment to safety.

Key Deliverables:

The Machine Operator serves as an engaged and trusted source in the organization. Success in this role is measured by scorecard targeted metrics. Key deliverables to ensure success are listed below:

• Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies in the workplace. Advocates for and promotes a safe work environment by reporting Near Misses and/or other safety and environmental hazards, wearing all required PPE and encouraging others to do the same.
• Has authority to stop processes to correct quality, safety or environmental problems, identify and place suspect product on quality hold, and to promptly notify Supervisory personnel when processes become noncompliant.
• Drives towards meeting balance scorecard metric targets including: safety, sustainability, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Responsible for completing control plan inspections (CPIR).
• Loads, unloads, sorts and inspects proper component parts and assemblies according to Control Plans and ensures accurate assembly.
• Responsible for monitoring part quality data and entering corrections / offsets as required.
• Participates in handling non-conforming products and quality sorts.
• Engages in and supports Operational Excellence programs by submitting continuous improvement ideas.
• Maintains established 6S standards for work area.
• Efficiently runs and operates all required equipment.
• Can perform required responsibilities of this job role and the job role of Associate Machine Operator.
• Completes line start-ups and changeover activities.
• Completes SAP transactions.
• Identifies and recovers machine faults.
• Actively pursues other duties during down time.
• Completes all required departmental documentation by the end of the shift.
• Monitors cycle time.
• Performs inventory checks.
• Performs trend monitoring/monitor scrap.
• Makes corrections and offsets.
• Performs weekly preventative maintenance including, but not limited to, fluid monitoring and greasing machinery.
• Performs tape change.
• Enters CPOS data.
• Engages in and promotes a learning culture at thyssenkrupp by sharing knowledge and training other employees.
• Cross-trains into different areas as needed to help maintain production demands.
• May be required to certify those employees seeking qualification on the job role of Associate Machine Operator.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, a successful candidate will be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). One year or more prior manufacturing experience preferred. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, decimals, negative and positive numbers. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret bar graphs. Use of Metric System. Ability to solve practical problems and apply common sense understanding carry out instructions furnished both written/oral.
• Language: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to team members and other employees of the organization.
• Technology: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of SAP Integrated Business software and Maximo work order software. Use computer with Windows operating system, Microsoft Office Suites software.
• Travel: Not required

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Annual Bonus Eligibility of 6% of your base salary!
• 10% Shift Premium, based on base wage
• Perfect Attendance Bonus; $2,600 Minimum Annual Potential!
• Performance Productivity Bonus, $2,600 Minimum Annual Potential!
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Supplier Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage
• Exclusive free medical services through our partnership with Marathon Health for employees and their dependents 3+ years of age.
• 401(K) Plan with 5% Company match!

We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

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