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Read and understand engineering drawings. Set-up automatic machine or process line in allotted time. Run automatic machine, process line, read tape measure, verify parts are produced to specifications.

Works with minimal to no supervision. Previous manufacturing experience required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Operates multiple types of manual or semi-automatic machines and performs set-ups by using drawings, checking specifications, and set-up machines within strict time restraints.
• Read and understand engineering drawings and specification of products.
• Input data into computerized production machinery as well as make computer program changes as needed for different jobs.
• Monitor automatic machine or process line and understand all control functions.
• Verify that parts meet blueprint specifications and are usable for next operation.
• Demonstrated ability to produce to and exceed established production and quality standards and conduct quality inspections.
• Measure for tolerance and quality check.
• Ability to program computerized machines.
• Complete inspection sheet.
• Perform major adjustments to set-ups as needed for quality product.
• Performs preventive, minor, and major maintenance to automatic machine or process line on a regular routine basis.
• May perform necessary rework and minor repairs.
• Ability to read specified measuring instruments including but not limited to tape measure, micrometer, etc.
• Must be capable of training others on various types of production machinery.
• Must keep accurate counts of production parts.
• Receives team and continuous process improvement training and participates on project teams as required.
• Keeps work area clean and orderly. Responsible for conducting all works in a safe manner following established safety procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May participate on project teams as requested.

OGANIZATION RELATIONSHIP:

Division Manager

Plant Manager

Production Supervisor

MS1003

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: High school diploma and on-the-job apprenticeship with an experienced Class Four Machine Operator.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents, like safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manual. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak simple sentences and communicates to co-workers and supervisors.
• Math Skills: The ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, whole numbers, fractions, & decimals. Ability to read tape measure, caliper, convert standard numbers to metric, and understanding basic geometry angles.

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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk. Occasionally required sitting; climbing or balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Lifting Frequency: Medium heavy lifting 80 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 40 lbs. 67 - 100% of the time.
• Vision: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Repetitive Hand Action: Firm grasping - the ability to exert sufficient grip to pick-up a case of 12 oz. soft drinks or to pick-up a bowling ball. Requires approximate grip strength of 45-60 lbs. on a hand dynamometer.
• Fine Manipulation of Hands/Fingers: Sufficient coordination to place and screw a small washer on a bolt, to pick-up clip from a desk top, or pick up a dime off a counter top. Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.

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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near and/or with moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand on concrete floors for an extended period of time.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subject to extreme temperatures as plant production areas are not air conditioned.