Machine Operator 1

JOB SUMMARY:

Work closely with the Helpers, Lead Operators and the Shift Supervisors. Work closely with the Quality Control Technicians to ensure that production processes meet our customer’s expectations. The operator’s main responsibility is to keep the line running acceptable quality product.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Follow all Company policies regarding safety, quality and attendance. Perform duties in a safe manner and report all observed safety hazards to management. Act as a role model for Safety on the shift. Participate in safety programs by reporting Unsafe Conditions, Unsafe Acts and Close Calls; enter Near Miss data and Observations into Global Data Center database (GDC)

• Maintain operation of designated line

• Ability to take ownership of the line when it is down and be responsible for getting the line back up and running under normal running conditions

• Responsible for housekeeping that is due for completion by the end of the shift

• Ability to do all operator paperwork, key information into the computer system, and be responsible for all products run on the line

• Ability to understand the process and operation of the equipment

• Perform adjustments to machine as required for orders or to troubleshoot issues

• Ability to troubleshoot problems on all parts of the line to manufacture quality products that meet order specifications

• Other tasks as assigned by Management, Supervisor or Lead

EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to use hand tools and measuring instruments

• Ability to calibrate machines and understand different systems Ability to wear all required PPE (steel toed shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, and other PPE as required)

• Ability to lift up to 65lbs

• Ability to read and understand work orders

• Knowledge in navigating different computer programs

• Ability to communicate with other employees

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 required to work around moving machinery or electricity requiring a high level of safety awareness. Employee is required to work with various hand tools and must be able to wear appropriate PPE. Employee may be required to lift up to 65 pounds unassisted while performing job duties; push or pull up to 100 pounds. Employee may reach, climb, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, bend or twist up to 66% of the work shift.

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 is often subjected to changing priorities, time pressures and constraints, and a high level of job related stress. Work is performed in manufacturing operations where the noise level in the work environment is typically loud. Employees are required to use hearing, eye and toe protection. Other PPE may be required when working around moving machinery.

Note: The statements herein describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They do not constitute an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.