SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The machine operator is responsible for the day-to-day duties in running equipment to produce
quality products, safely and on time.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Set up and operate various types of production machinery.
- Monitor machines during operation to ensure products meet quality and safety
- standards.
- Adheres to safety protocols (PPE, lock-out/tag-out, etc.) to promote a culture of safety.
- Participates in cross-training to eventually operate all floor machinery.
- Communicates any quality or production issues to Floor Supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- At least six (6) months of experience operating machinery in a manufacturing setting or strong mechanical ability.
- Ability to work at a rapid pace in a deadline driven environment while producing quality and accurate products.
- Flexibility to adapt to ever changing needs in production schedule.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 20lbs and the ability to ascend/descend a ladder.
- Must be detail oriented with good communication skills and the ability to work from written and verbal instructions, procedures, and work orders.
- Basic math skills with ability to use and read tape measure.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and to move throughout the facility with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to work around loud noise and exposure to hot and cold temperatures