Machine Operator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Operate manufacturing machines to fabricate parts. Performs typical machine shop operations, including but not limited to: Loads parts in machine, cycle machine, detects malfunctions in machine operations (such as worn or damaged cutting tools), run production lots, communicate with co-workers regarding productions runs, and maintains safe, organized and clean work environment.

Shift is 11:00 pm - 7:00 am; Sunday-Thursday

· Performs the following machining tasks: milling, turning, etching, drilling, tapping, de-burring, sawing and/or grinding

· Measure dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures

· Perform inspection of machined products (including documentation of results)

· Complete and maintain paperwork for parts

· Notify production manager of dull cutting tools

· Mount, install, align, and secure tools/attachments, fixtures, and work pieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments

· Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems

· Adjust machine feed and speed, change cutting tools, or adjust machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if machines malfunction

· Stop machines to remove finished work pieces or to change tooling, setup, or work piece placement, according to required machining sequences

· Lift work pieces to machines manually or with hoists

· Calculate machine speed and feed ratios and the size and position of cuts

· Organize and clean the work stations in the department area

· Comply with company safety policies

· Continually demonstrate a productive, non-disruptive work ethic

Required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent required

Minimum 1 year of related experience

Commitment to safety rules

Ability to meet physical demands of the job

Communication and teamwork skills

Ability to work all shifts and weekends if needed

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk short distances, talk and/or hear, use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and to lift or move up to 50 pounds.

The employee must rarely be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10
• Night shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18