What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator 1st Shift (5am - 3:20pm Monday - Thursday) position at Le Sueur Inc.?
Duties may include:
- Assemble, measure, weigh, mark, label, count, blend, track, record, inspect, package, and palletize various products or materials.
- Set up and use various hand and power tools to finish edges, remove flash, clear holes, saw, sand, grind, blast clean or trim molded metal or plastic parts.
- Use hand tools to clean, paste and assemble sand cores.
- Rotate to operate numerous machines to fabricate products ranging from simple to elaborate.
- Setups and dismantles simple to complicated machine fabricating equipment according to instructions, including the flow of lubricants, pressure, and depth of stroke, and installing, positioning, and aligning molds/dies using measuring tools such as rules, micrometers, gauges, feelers, and hand tools.
- Assist with or perform routine maintenance, lesser repairs, or cleaning
- May operate a forklift - to move and store products and load and unload trucks.
- Enter information and interact with computer software and documents.
- Regulate furnace/metal temperature; stirring, fluxing, and skimming off dross.
- Inspect for quality, defects, and deviations from specifications.
- Troubleshoot and resolve problems
- Monitor for unsatisfactory quality or unusual operating conditions and alert the appropriate Supervisor
- Instructs others on work instructions and specific techniques.
- Responsible for quality of work and to appropriately resolve unusual operating conditions.
- Willingly modifies work schedule and duties to accommodate Company needs-all other duties as assigned.
- Monitors for unsatisfactory quality or unusual operating conditions and alerts appropriate Supervisor. May require successful completion of specific education, training or certifications.
Minimum Education: Reading and understanding English language work instructions and some computer use
Preferred Education: Some trade school or equivalent
Minimum Skills/Experience: Effective computer experience, Independent decision-making, and effective self-management. One or more years of relevant work experience
Preferred Skills/Experience: One to three or more years of relevant experience. Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, plus Strong mechanical aptitude and proven machine operations and/or mechanical aptitude, effective computer use, basic Math skills, independent decision-making, and effective self-management.
Functional Requirements
Consistently able to:
- Manually lift and move product and materials up to 50 lbs. through regular physical exertion, including but not limited to reach forward, reach overhead, lift, carry, crouch, and bend
- Power grip and wrist turn, including the use of hand tools and/or steering fork truck
- Walk, sit, or stand for up to 12 hours with intermittent breaks
- Push/pull up to 100 lbs.
- See, inspect, handle and evaluate product quality
- Read and understand written English language work instructions
- Work in non-climate controlled environments, including hot and humid conditions
- Climb ladders and stairs of varying heights
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Wear task-based Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by LSI
- Protective Footwear
- Hearing Protection
- Protective Eyewear
- Gloves
- Additional PPE may as required by specific tasks
Industry Leading Benefits:
- Generous medical/dental insurance plan
- Flexible PTO/UTO policy
- 401k with company match
- Company-paid Short-term disability
- Employee assistance plan
- Career advancement
- Formal leadership development
- Education reimbursement program
- Recognition and awards
- Employee events (fishing contests, Christmas turkeys, potlucks, appreciation meals, and more)