Operator Trainer Jobs in Monroe, GA (NOW HIRING)

The Operator is responsible for the manufacture of parts per manufacturing unit specifications in an accurate and timely manner utilizing manual and semi-automatic machine centers. Operates one or more standard or special purpose production machines for various operations. Generally close tolerance work where dimensional and finish requirements are not difficult to maintain due to nature of tooling and machine setups.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Observe and follow safety rules as prescribed by the safety policies, including wearing required PPE.
• Complete an expected amount of work based on time studies in accordance with schedule.
• Operate all necessary equipment in a proficient manner.
• Operate and adjust manual, semi-automatic or automatic numerically controlled machine equipment to perform standard and repetitive sequences of operations.
• Operate one or more standard or special purpose production machines for various operations.
• Perform close tolerance work where dimensional and finish requirements are not difficult to maintain due to nature of tooling and machine setups.
• Check work at specified points.
• Adjust machine to maintain finish and tolerance requirements.
• Work from part drawings and use required precision measuring instruments to check and inspect work.
• Recognize and report machine malfunctions, tooling difficulties, etc.
• May assist with setups or proving of program.
• Under supervision, work procedures and products are subject to check and inspection.
• Meet with engineers to discuss potential machine problems.
• Observe and follow safety rules.
• Maintain clean work area.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, additional training from trade school preferred
• Requires 1 - 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Requires a general knowledge of tooling applications.
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints, specifications and routings.
• Requires mathematical skills that require the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform geometric algebraic and trigonometric calculations.
• Must perform metric conversions.
• Requires good oral and written communication skills in order to interact with employees.

Competencies

• Excellent communication and follow-up skills
• Detail and task orientated
• Continuous improvement/innovation
• Must be able to read and write English

Key Behaviors

• Are accountable to others
• Have the courage to challenge the status quo
• Are honest with co-workers and customers
• Able to be innovative problem solvers
• Are engaged team members
• Add value to the Company
• Expects excellence of self and others
• Overserves top customers
• Understands, simplifies and acts to improve processes

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The phrases “occasionally,” “regularly,” and “frequently” correspond to the following definitions: “Occasionally” means up to 1/3 of working time, “regularly” means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and “frequently” means 2/3 and more working time.
• While performing the duties and responsibilities of this position, the employee is occasionally required to walk, use foot/feet to operate machine, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, reach above shoulders and move from place to place. The incumbent will regularly stand, sit and talk and listen and will frequently use hands to finger, handle or touch. Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• During the performance of his/her work duties, the incumbent will be required to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, and will frequently lift up to 25 pounds such as moving parts from material storage and moving parts in and out of work area.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee works in a factory environment and is occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. He/she is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is loud.
• The above statement reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation describes and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work that may be inherent in the occupation.