Machine Operator Trainee Jobs in Kalamazoo, MI (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary

Set up, operate, and maintain one or more complex machines to department efficiency averages.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret process prints including math conversions for setting machines.
• Read and interpret quality information instructions.
• Produce and inspect finished parts using scales, calipers, micrometers, adjustable, direct reading, and fixed gages to check work.
• Read, interpret, and record data on required documentation for quality assurance.
• Keep fixtures and clamping devices clear of chips.
• Machine operation including loading and unloading of parts according to standard work instructions.
• Recognize defective tooling, machine malfunctions and dimensional deviations.
• Maintain a high degree of cleanliness, organization, quality, and safety.
• Change tooling during a change over or troubleshooting.
• Understand and follow standard work for required machines.
• Proceed with minimum supervision; instructions and guidance provided on new work, tooling, and operating difficulties.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work accurately in a fast- paced environment to meet quality and quantity quotas.
• Ability to operate one or more machines to produce parts as directed.
• Ability to train, instruct and assist trainees through the training period.
• Use of judgment to plan, perform, and make decisions as to set ups and operations within recognized procedures.
• Demonstration of proficiency in shop math, basic reading, writing and print reading.
• Ability to conduct tests and inspections of product.
• Demonstration of a strong work ethic and is a self-starter.
• Use of logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to determine causes of operating errors.
• Ability to adhere to structured work guidelines and schedules.
• Ability to read and follow visual cues. 
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses and maintenance.
• Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions.
• Ability to work individually and as a team.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous manufacturing set up experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to occasionally lift, push and carry up to forty (40) pounds on an average eight (8) hour shift.
• Must be able to stand and sit intermittently during an average eight (8) hour shift.
• Must be able to reach, bend, twist, reach overhead, walk, and carry parts

Additional Comments:

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we've enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose - Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow - comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.  However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
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