Soft Gel Machine Operator Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

Performs set-up for a variety of production machines to operate at output quality standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Prepares and performs set-up for a variety of production machines.
• Conducts regular checks for quality.
• Performs minor machine maintenance repairs.
• Performs tooling maintenance repairs.
• Read blueprints and copy prototypes for making set-ups.
• May perform repairs on previously manufactured products and/or make prototypes.
• Uses knowledge of the machine capacities and abilities for set-up responsibilities.
• May be required to program computerized numerical control equipment.
• Instructs machine operators on proper operation and use of machinery.
• Keeps work area clean and orderly. Responsible for conducting all work in a safe manner following established safety procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May participate on project teams as requested.

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIP:

Division Manager

Plant Manager

Production Supervisor

EC1017

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 or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to customers and other employees.
• Math Skills: The ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, whole numbers, fractions, & decimals.
• Other Skills: Ability to operate forklift. Ability to accurately read blueprints, tape measures, micrometers, and other measuring devices.

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 frequently is required to talk, hear, stand, walk, or move and use repetitive foot action. Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lifting Frequency: Heavy lifting 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects with average weight of 25 lbs.
• Vision: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance 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 clips from a desktop 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.