What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator/Trainee position at Alco Manufacturing Co?
4 Day Workweek! Monday - Thursday 6am - 430pm
Company Description
Located in Central New York, Manth Brownell is a leading manufacturer of precision machined parts serving various industries. The company has a diverse range of machines to cater to different needs, including Swiss style CNC machines, multi-spindle Euroturns, Gildemeisters, Wickmans, Davenports, and CNC Haas equipment. Quality and service are top priorities at Manth Brownell, which is ISO 9001:2015 certified, ITAR certified, and ISO 14001 certified.
Basic Function: Overall goal is to learn to operate production machinery and to verify part quality within company standards for safety, quality and productivity.
Essential Functions:
- Load production equipment with raw stock into feed mechanism.
- Monitor machine operation, report any irregularities to more experienced operator or set up person.
- Assure parts meet customer specifications by measuring parts per inspection plan. Enter SPC as required and properly respond to out of control conditions.
- Alert QC or supervisor if there are any questions/concerns regarding part quality.
- May maintain and lubricate machine tools and equipment as needed.
- Complete all paperwork per proper procedures (routing card, tool change logs, count sheets etc.). Properly identify parts and enter production into information system.
- Move parts to proper location after machining and verifying part quality.
- Communicate all information needed to assure smooth shift transition with prior/next shift at all times.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Learn how to perform minor tool adjustments/changes as necessary to maintain part quality.
- Housekeeping: maintain work area in a neat and orderly manner, keep floors clean and free of oil & chips.
- Perform all safety inspections to equipment daily, use proper machine guards and lifting techniques.
- Follow company policies, procedures and safety rules as described in the Alco Employee Handbook.
Knowledge, skills and ability:
- Learn to read and understand Blueprints, Inspection Plans and follow instructions.
- Learn to use and interpret precision measuring gauges including micrometers and calipers.
- Ability to use the computer to enter production and print routing cards and complete all necessary paperwork.
- Learn to use, understand and properly respond to SPC results.
- Learn to use hand tools to make necessary tool changes (hammer, screwdriver, Allen and other wrenches).
- Learn to sharpen tools
Special attention to the following safety policies:
- Wearing of personal protection equipment
- Lockout/Tag out
- Fire response and evacuation
- Ergonomics
- Lifting policy
Education, Training and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED
- Short term trade schooling or on-the-job training
- Exposure to factory environment and willingness to learn machine operations.
Physical Requirements:
- Heavy work - lift up to 35 lbs. frequently, Occasionally up to 50 lbs.
- Reach into machine, push/pull to engage machine, move parts.
- Use fingers & hands to manipulate parts & close visual concentration while inspecting parts.
- Repetitive motion required for loading stock, checking parts.
- Continual standing and walking to perform duties.
- Bend, stoop or crouch to clear chips or lift part pans.
