Machine Operator 3rd Shift

 Job Summary: 

To operate, troubleshoot and maintain automated machines in order to produce 100% quality parts with a minimum amount of down time and waste in compliance with the Quality Policy. 

Major Responsibilities: 

• Must understand and follow the operator instructions on all machines in the area. 
• Perform machine and quality checks as outlined in the work standards. 
• To set-up and change over machines as required including die and material and tooling changes. 
• Must report and assist line keeper in the repair, adjustments, and preventative maintenance on the machines. 
• Maintain daily charts. 
• Maintain 5’S Standards. 
• Maintain good communication with team members. 
• Stock and inspect needed material. 

 

Minor Responsibilities: 

• Requires effective communication and involvement with related internal departments in order to maintain production targets. 
• Requires teamwork and participation of company activities such as IATF16949, ISO9001, ISO14001 and Employee Involvement. 
• Requires shift work and overtime. 
• May require working with hazardous chemicals. 

 

Minimum Qualifications for the Job: 

• Requires High School Diploma or GED equivalent (must fulfill NC State or Federal educational requirements). 
• Prefer 1 year experience as a machine operator. 
• Must be able to write as demonstrated through the completion of the employment application. 

 

Key Competencies: 

• Must be able to perform a proficient level of arithmetic in the form of charts and graphs and be able to interpret and analyze them. 
• Must be able to use measuring instruments. 
• Must be able to effectively communicate process/product problems. 
• Must have basic mechanical skills. 
• Must be able to read and demonstrate an understanding of the operator instructions. 
• Must have working knowledge of metric system. 
• Must have a working knowledge and understanding of hand tools. 

 

Physical Requirements: 

• Requires constant standing and moving 8-12 hours per day 
• Must be able to constantly lift and carry up to 35 lbs. 
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and kneel. 
• Must be able to apply up to 66lbs push/pull force unassisted. 
• Must be able to reach overhead. 

 

Additional Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Understand your job responsibilities to perform, monitor and control the process as it affects Quality and Environmental Impacts. 
• Follow all procedures and work instructions pertaining to your assignment and make recommendations to improve the process, as well as enhancements to the Environmental Management System. 
• Notify Management immediately when problems or non-conformances are detected. 
• Appropriately record problem or non-conformance to ensure corrective action and preventative measures are taken. 
• Assist in the problem solving process, corrective action and prevention activities. 
• Contain or stop the process as necessary to prevent non-conforming material from contaminating good material or negatively impacting the Environment. 

 

Other Duties as Assigned: 

• Summary of Job Responsibilities is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.