Machine Operator

Responsible for operating production machinery and assembling products within established procedures and guidelines in a high production environment. Supports production in various capacities as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

• Setup and operate manual machines, CNC machines, and/or lasers in a fast paced, high production environment. May run more than one unit simultaneously.
• Maintain good housekeeping during all phases of production
• Meet established safety, quality, and production standards.
• Load and un-load parts as necessary to machining process
• Change inserts and tooling as necessary
• Inspect parts for quality assurance
• Support production in multiple work assignments as needed.

Additional Duties:

• Provide support for Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, companywide.
• Other duties, reporting, special assignments, or projects as needed and assigned.
• Must remain current with, and complete all required training as assigned.
• Must adhere to Company Corporate EHS Policy and department, occupation, and task specific safety protocols, including but not limited to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years' manufacturing experience operating manufacturing/production equipment; preferably manual and/or CNC machines
• Familiarity with machining centers, metrology tools
• Experience following written work instructions and blueprints
• Strong mechanical aptitude preferred
• Able to work in a team environment, including being cross trained for multiple work assignments.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office products and ERP systems (vantage and/or E-10 preferred)

• Must submit to and satisfactorily pass any pre-employment screening required for employment with the Company.
• Must take medical exams required by law, in conjunction with occupation specific activities, the physical work environment, and ongoing industrial hygiene sampling results.
• Depending on assignment, may be required to use stairs, remain upright and/or seated for prolonged timeframes, intermittently reposition the body per various tasks performed, and use various tools and work-related supplies.
• May be required to perform manual lifting activities, not to exceed a 40lb lift performed by one individual.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent