Machine Operator I

Machine Operators I must have a strong understanding of the machines they work with and are responsible for ensuring our company produces on-time quality parts for our customers.

In-depth training may be required to prepare a Machine Operator for their daily duties.

The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to start and stop the machine safely without supervision.
• Ability to place unfinished parts and remove finished parts from machine safely.
• Monitor machine operation.
• Check part quality with designated measurement instruments. Understand when and how to stop machine safely.
• Assist in the maintenance, and repair of machinery.
• Operate tools and machinery to aid the manufacturing process.
• Perform periodic checks on equipment and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Oversee the machine while executing tasks and make necessary adjustments to improve results.
• Produce quality parts according to manufacturing targets and schedules as directed by the Plant Manager.
• Record all machine actions and log completed parts for record keeping.
• Assume responsibility for ensuring the duties of this position are performed in a safe and efficient manner.
• Keep a clean and orderly work area.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Plant Manager.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be willing to learn and improve to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• High school diploma or GED required. Adequate work experience may be substituted in lieu of diploma or GED.
• Willingness to follow written or oral work instructions and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time.