Machine Operator I

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES 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.  QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS •    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.  PREFERRED SKILLS •    Previous machine operating experience in a manufacturing facility.  •    Familiarity of various manufacturing tools and machinery including but not limited to facers, lathes, CNC’s, and other mechanical machinery. •    Bilingual language skills in English and Spanish.  •    Ability to work well with others, be organized and detail-oriented.  •    Ability to lift heavy equipment, to bend, and to stand or walk for long periods of time.  •    Willingness to work in shifts that may include early or late hours, weekends, or overtime if necessary.  ADDITIONAL NOTES •    Satisfactory pre-employment drug testing is required.  •    All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS •    After 30 days of employment, employee is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, vision, sick pay, vacation accruals, and 401(k).