Machine Operator

Summary: Responsible for assigned machines to produce parts to the specification and rates set by the Engineering Department and is responsible for making sure all production meets the Quality Standard set by the Customer, Engineering Department, and the Quality Engineering Department.

Represents the needs of the customers.

Accept or reject all product produced by their machines.

Complete and record all quality checks as required by the instruction sheets.

Report and be responsible for the accuracy of the production turned into the Team Coordinator or entered into the node daily including good and bad product, reject codes and downtime codes - including the correct number of cavities running, and correct part number, and operator number at the beginning of the shift.

Assist in the coordination of the production schedule - including overtime - with other Operators, Supervisors and Production Control.

Review production issues daily with the Technicians, Team Coordinator, other shifts and management.

Document all quality issues on the appropriate forms.

Locate and bring to the floor all the necessary paperwork, labels.

Correctly pack and label all product produced - including weighing product and transferring it to the warehouse for shipment.

Monitor and verify the correct amount of product is produced based on the "To Do" list and the daily production schedule.

Know and make rate when running a manual molding machine - notifying the Team Coordinator when the process is not capable of making the rate.

Develop and implement time saving methods of performing tasks within the assigned cell.

Keep all conveyors and chutes clean and free of dirt, oil, water, and suspect parts.

Answer all product end alarms for the assigned machines.

Properly label all regrind/runner containers.

Empty grinder in cell as required.

Maintain the housekeeping for the cell and common areas adjacent to the cell.

Regular attendance and punctuality is a requirement to meet production demands. Must be able to work any shift. Shift Change happens 3-4 times a year and goes strictly by seniority for this entry level position.

Available to work overtime hours as production demands.

Good attendance and punctuality

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Able to stand, bend, reach above the shoulders, and lift up to 55 lbs

Work Key scores: Reading = 5; Locating Information = 4; Observation = 4

High School Diploma or equivalent