What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator position at SOMOS CST INC?
About The Company
Our Culture:
Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado
"Based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, SOMOS CST is an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) providing comprehensive solutions for clients requiring grinding, and polishing equipment. We serve diverse sectors, such as medical, defense, precision optics, electronic sensors, watchmaking, and green technology fields like electric vehicles, solar power, and fuel cells.
Our family-owned company has over 15 employees and thrives on an entrepreneurial drive for innovation. We foster a casual, energetic, and goal-focused work environment, passionate about our industry and the opportunity to contribute to the team’s success. We offer a wide range of competitive benefits, including a generous paid time off program and 401(k) matching, so our employees can enjoy life in one of the nation’s most scenic locations.
SOMOS CST INC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a drug- and alcohol-free workplace, with required pre-employment drug testing and random screenings as necessary."
Position Summary
This position will be responsible for:
- Being able to manipulate very delicate and fragile parts
Prepare customer materials for cutting or slicing.
- Mounting customer materials into machines
- Operating diamond wire saws, lapping and polishing equipment.
- Debonding/dismounting customer materials
- Measurement, packaging and reporting on machine operation and material specifications.
Basic maintenance of the machines ensuring proper machine conditions
Minimum Requirements
- Proficient in Hand Tools, Precision Gauges,
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Self-Motivated
- Detail Oriented
- Availability 40 hrs./week M-F
- Occasional (<10%) Weekend work, potential two hourly different shifts morning or afternoon.
- Good communication and Teamwork skills
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes.
Desire Skills
- Lean Manufacturing Experience
- Vocational Training
- Ability to read and understand instructions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Demonstrates an ability to consistently perform the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodation.
- Able to use hand and power tools to perform simple maintenance tasks.
Ability to handle very thin and delicate glass
- Other duties will be assigned as needed to meet company objectives
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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.