Machine Operator Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Machine Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining various machines in our production facility, ensuring efficient and accurate manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret job specifications from shop drawings or blueprints to determine machine adjustments and material requirements

• Set up machines by adjusting stops or guides to specified lengths using scales, rules, jigs, or templates

• Monitor machine operations to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunctions

• Measure workpiece dimensions to ensure accuracy of machine operation

• Stack, mark, and pack finished workpieces

• Perform minor machine maintenance, including oiling machines, dies, or workpieces

• Operate material handling equipment such as power hoists, cranes, or forklifts to move materials and finished products

Qualifications:

• One year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Ability to read and understand shop drawings or prints

• Proficiency in basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals

• Skill in using calculators and tape measures

• Basic computer skills in a Windows environment and familiarity with ERP systems

• Physical ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds

• Specific vision abilities including color vision and ability to adjust focus

• Capability to perform physical tasks such as twisting, turning, grasping, reaching, bending, pulling, and standing for extended periods

Safety Requirements:

The employee in this position must wear OSHA-approved safety equipment, including:

• Safety shoes with metatarsal guards

• Safety glasses

• Gloves

• Hearing protection

• Grinding and/or cutting shield when using grinders or power cutters

If you are a detail-oriented individual with strong technical skills and a commitment to safety, we encourage you to apply for this Machine Operator position.