Machine Operator Assistant Jobs in Sparks, MD (NOW HIRING)

Operator I - Bearings
Basic Scope/Purpose: (The job's primary purpose or contribution to the department or organization.)
The Operator - Bearings position will manufacture quality Bearings products by performing preset, set-up and operation of CNC lathes, assembly, blanking, tumbling, and molding, finish, assemble, package and perform material handling duties.
Principal Accountabilities: (The job's essential or most important functions and responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Level 1 Operator:
• Identify safety violations or potential hazards to manager or safety team member
• Attend safety training
• Maintain a clean and organized work place using the "6S" system
• Operate assembly, blanking, tumbling, and molding with minimal assistance.
• Operate secondary machines and equipment with minimal assistance.
• Operate and troubleshoot finishing process equipment
• Assemble and package metal products as required to meet customer needs on time
• Embrace change in the work environment to maintain internal and external customer satisfaction
• Adjust schedule to fluctuate work priorities as needed
• Perform material handling by operating company vehicles and tow motors safely
• Complete work order and payroll information using the JDEdwards One-World system
• Perform visual inspection and gauging to meet product quality requirements
• Perform root cause analysis for effective problem-solving
• Strive for continuous improvement of the Company's processes
• Strive to establish and standardize ‘best practices"
• Understanding, compliance, and active involvement in establishing ISO standard operating procedures and work instructions
• Participate in LEAN and World Class improvement projects
• Perform routine maintenance of CNC lathes, assembly, blanking, tumbling, and molding, finishing machines and equipment
• Strive to maintain a positive work environment
• Promote Fenner Precision Polymers Values and Behaviors at all times.
Level 2 Operator:
• Demonstrates and is able to maintain effectiveness in all Level 1 accountabilities
• Develop a working knowledge of the manufacturing equipment and process
• Preset, setup, operate and adjust offsets of assembly, blanking, tumbling, and molding with minimal assistance
• Assist and train Level I Operators.
Level 3 Operator:
• Preset, setup, operate and adjust offsets of two departments of assembly, blanking, tumbling, and molding with minimal assistance
• Perform and/or oversee necessary program edits in order to maintain quality and to allow production to continue. Communicate program issues with CNC Programmer.
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of the manufacturing equipment and processes. Can provide assistance to other operators on troubleshooting issues based on this level of knowledge and experience.
• Perform routine maintenance of CNC lathes
• Assist and train Level I and II Operators.
Environmental, Health & Safety Accountabilities: (The level of safety accountability needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.
• Learn and follow EHS policies, rules and work instructions
• Attend required EHS training
• Wear the required PPE at all times
• Take personal responsibility for keeping yourself and your co-workers and visitors free from injury by participating in and/or conducting risk assessments, work place inspections, corrective actions and safety observations
• Report incidents, near miss, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and other hazards in the work place. STOP WORK when imminent danger is present
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion and keep equipment in proper working condition.
Education and/or Relative Experience: (The level of education and/or experience needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.)
Level 1 Operator:
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), Minimum one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience or demonstrates appropriate skill level to successfully Perform all duties of Operator I job grade Level.
Level 2 Operator:
• Minimum 2 years related CNC experience or demonstrates appropriate skill level to successfully perform all duties of Operator II job grade Level.
Level 3 Operator:
• Five years minimum related CNC experience or demonstrates appropriate skill level to successfully perform all duties of Operator III job grade Level.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations (The licenses, certificates or registrations that are required to perform the essential duties of this job.)
• None Required
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