What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator position at ITW?
Job Description
This position is responsible for the basic setup, operation, and preventative maintenance of equipment in order to produce according to quality specifications in an efficient and safe manner.
Core Responsibilities
Contributes to teams' success- Actively participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
Quality Orientation – Demonstrates ability to accomplish tasks by considering all areas involved no matter how small. Showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
Safety awareness – Demonstrates ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards.
Work Standards - Sets high standards of performance for self and others; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposes standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
Qualifications
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position, within typical manufacturing working conditions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be exposed to fumes, heat and dust, climate variances and moving mechanical equipment typically found in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment is high when exposed to the manufacturing areas. Certain personal protective equipment is required when in the manufacturing areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to grip, grasp, reach, push and pull with hands and arms, walk, stand, speak and listen. Occasionally climb, kneel, bend, and sit. The employee must frequently lift, push and pull 5-25 pounds and occasionally lift, push and pull up 25-50 pounds. Specific vision abilities are required by this position to include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
This position is responsible for the basic setup, operation, and preventative maintenance of equipment in order to produce according to quality specifications in an efficient and safe manner.
Core Responsibilities
- Performs duties to set up and operate complex pin forming equipment such as knurlers and wafios.
- Required to run, setup, adjust and maintain quality of parts from knurlers, wafios, and other related equipment.
- Keep accurate count of parts produced and perform material handling as required.
- Check quality of parts as required. Keep team leaders and coaches informed of quality problems.
- Troubleshoot machines and perform minor and preventive maintenance tasks to equipment.
- As a team this position is responsible for continuous operations. No scheduled machine downtime; i.e.: lunch, breaks, and shifts.
- Uses instruments such as micrometer, scales, comparator, gauges and calipers.
- May be required to maintain statistical process control (SPC) charts. Expectation is to prevent all non-conforming products from moving to next operation or leaving work area.
- Responsible for own work to include quality and quantity. However, may work as a team with another operator or operators.
- Required to use forklifts and hand lifts.
- May be required to train other operators.
- Follow all prescribed safety/housekeeping practices and procedures. Identify and tag safety hazards on machinery and in work area. Perform 5-S activities and improvements as required. In addition, track machine downtime per shift.
- Work with other team members and participates in team events and meetings.
- This position may be assigned other duties as needed to support plant and to meet customer needs.
Contributes to teams' success- Actively participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
Quality Orientation – Demonstrates ability to accomplish tasks by considering all areas involved no matter how small. Showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
Safety awareness – Demonstrates ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards.
Work Standards - Sets high standards of performance for self and others; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposes standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma / GED.
- Must be able to work up to 40 hours with occasional overtime, no greater than 12 hours/day.
- Ability to understand basic machinery. Over 3 months up to and including 12 months preferred of manufacturing experience including setup, operate, changeover, use of measurement tools and knowledge of preventive maintenance preferred.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to recognize and identify parts, problems, and offer resolution.
- Ability to read blueprints / specification sheets and follow instructions.
- Successfully complete supplemental training (i.e. blueprint reading, technical math, and measurement tools)
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position, within typical manufacturing working conditions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be exposed to fumes, heat and dust, climate variances and moving mechanical equipment typically found in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment is high when exposed to the manufacturing areas. Certain personal protective equipment is required when in the manufacturing areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to grip, grasp, reach, push and pull with hands and arms, walk, stand, speak and listen. Occasionally climb, kneel, bend, and sit. The employee must frequently lift, push and pull 5-25 pounds and occasionally lift, push and pull up 25-50 pounds. Specific vision abilities are required by this position to include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
