Machine Operator (Glue Station)

 

Job Summary  

 

Set up, operate, or tend glue station, soldering, or brazing machines for metal products, components, or assemblies.  

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities  

 

• Turn and press knobs and buttons or enter operating instructions into glue station. 25%  

• Set up, operate, or tend welding machines that join or bond components to fabricate metal products or assemblies. 20%  

• Load or feed work pieces into welding machines to join or bond components.10%  

• Correct problems by adjusting controls or by stopping machines and opening holding devices.5%  

• Inspect, measure, or test completed metal work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using measuring and testing devices.20%  

• Record operational information on specified production reports.3%  

• Read blueprints, work orders, or production schedules to determine product or job instructions or specifications.2%  

• Assemble, align, and clamp work pieces into holding fixtures to bond, heat-treat, or solder fabricated metal components.10%  

• Other duties as assigned by Supervision.5%  

 

Education and Experience Profile  

• High school diploma or GED certificate and/or industrial experience.  

• These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others   

 

Required Skills  

•  Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Ative Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.  
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. 
• Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. 
•  Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems. 
• Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.  

  Knowledge:  

• Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.  

• Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. 

• Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.  

  Tools and Technology: