Entry Level Production - 2nd Shift

Job Description: Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Location: Sullivan, MO, 63080

Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Graduate of a technical school in machine tooling is helpful
• 1-2 years of previous machining experience preferred
• Ability to read directions, job orders, measuring instruments (i.e. micrometers, calipers), blueprints, and specifications
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to communicate with other personnel is required
• Self-disciplined and self-motivated
• Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team

Job Summary:

Since 1967, we’ve worked hard to support America as an innovative leader in clutch technology! Our family-owned, American-made company in the heart of Missouri makes clutches for heavy duty trucks that deliver everything from toolboxes to tackleboxes—diabetes meds to deer stands—lawn mowers to farm tractors—from hunting gear to Halloween costumes. This position is responsible for operating machine shop equipment according to work instructions while utilizing lathes, millers, grinding or drilling machines to very close tolerances and to operate these machines for precision work within the Ace Production department.

Job Responsibilities:

• Complete, accurate operation at assigned work cell to include: Matching of job packet to job, Control plans, SPC sheets, Insert sheets, Proper gauging - progressive gauges, micrometers, and calipers, Proper machine guarding, Job cards
• Completion of legible and accurate paperwork
• Proper ID stamping of all parts
• Job task must be performed “safely and satisfactorily”
• Immediate communication with the supervisor to advise when job is close to completion, completion of job, part irregularity, quality problems, machine malfunction or breakdown, and machine not making rate
• Standard rate of 100% is to be maintained
• Is responsible for taking care of routine machine maintenance and keeping work area in neat condition
• Purchase of personal tools as required by company policy
• Dependability to work as a team to include daily attendance, on-time reporting to work station, and timely return from break periods and restroom
• Follows all safety rules regarding machine operation and proper guarding
• Assume other duties as directed by the supervisor

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for a long period of time, 90% of the time is spent standing
• Must be able to frequently move about the cell (work space)
• Sufficient reading and writing ability to follow work order instructions and prepare simple production reports
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate machines properly
• Sufficient visual acuity (corrected) to read instructions, operate machines, and visually inspect parts produced
• Frequently relocates metal parts and equipment weighing between .5 (1/2) pound up to 60 pounds at various times
• Finished parts may weigh up to 50 pounds

Quality Responsibility:

Employees shall be committed to continually improve the quality and delivery of our product and services to better satisfy the needs and expectations of our customers.

Note: This document is intended to describe the general duties required of this position. It is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions of this position.