Machine Operator

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform work under direct supervision. Handle basic issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Possess beginning to working knowledge of the finished product and all required features and quality standards.
• Meet with the shift supervisor or lead to understand the priorities for the day and order of jobs.
• During the 30-minute shift overlap, spend time with the prior shift operator to understand any machine specific issues.
• Test and inspect machines to determine safe and efficient operation.
• Perform routine machine calibrations based on the timing outlined by procedures or management instructions.
• Perform machine setup and warmup if not already done by prior operator.
• Read job tickets to determine proper materials and setup is used.
• Pull necessary materials to load new jobs.
• Load and unload materials and finished products based on machine guidelines to ensure no unnecessary stoppages.
• Routinely clean the machine stations per the cleaning checklist.
• Swap out other machines consumables based on quality feedback, lifespan schedule, or when parts are empty.
• Check that items produced pass quality control tests at each designated stage.
• Perform First Article Inspection of product to ensure that it passes all quality standards.
• Perform hand inspection of product when quality needs to be controlled to eliminate defects escaping.
• Notify maintenance and supervisor/lead of any machine maintenance issues immediately.
• Notify supervisor/lead of any quality issues immediately and follow quality control procedures for containment.
• Remove waste from the machines when bins are full.
• Shred waste materials when all bins are full per security guidelines.
• Follow all safety and security policies.
• Take scheduled breaks as outlined in the policy.
• Check emails for updates on policies and other notifications and to complete assigned tasks.
• Follow all company established policies and procedures.
• Attend shift, department, and company meetings where attendance is required. This includes routine training.