Machine Operator

Summary

Machine Operator is the 1st level Operator who has the responsibility of ensuring product quality by successfully managing the entire machine operating process. As a Machine Operator, you will start up machines, change the tooling of the machines to run different product, complete basic troubleshooting when issues arise, be alert to product quality and follow all control plans accordingly, and train others. Additionally, you will actively participate in a team environment to maximize production efficiencies in producing a zero defect high quality product. Machine Operators are hands on employees who work with state of the art equipment in a clean and professional work environment. This position requires a strong commitment to safety.

Key Deliverables:

The Machine Operator serves as an engaged and trusted source in the organization. Success in this role is measured by scorecard targeted metrics. Key deliverables to ensure success are listed below:

• Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies in the workplace. Advocates for and promotes a safe work environment by reporting Near Misses and/or other safety and environmental hazards, wearing all required PPE and encouraging others to do the same.
• Has authority to stop processes to correct quality, safety or environmental problems, identify and place suspect product on quality hold, and to promptly notify Supervisory personnel when processes become noncompliant.
• Drives towards meeting balance scorecard metric targets including: safety, sustainability, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Responsible for completing control plan inspections (CPIR).
• Loads, unloads, sorts and inspects proper component parts and assemblies according to Control Plans and ensures accurate assembly.
• Responsible for monitoring part quality data and entering corrections / offsets as required.
• Participates in handling non-conforming products and quality sorts.
• Engages in and supports Operational Excellence programs by submitting continuous improvement ideas.
• Maintains established 6S standards for work area.
• Efficiently runs and operates all required equipment.
• Can perform required responsibilities of this job role and the job role of Associate Machine Operator.
• Completes line start-ups and changeover activities.
• Completes SAP transactions.
• Identifies and recovers machine faults.
• Actively pursues other duties during down time.
• Completes all required departmental documentation by the end of the shift.
• Monitors cycle time.
• Performs inventory checks.
• Performs trend monitoring/monitor scrap.
• Makes corrections and offsets.
• Performs weekly preventative maintenance including, but not limited to, fluid monitoring and greasing machinery.
• Performs tape change.
• Enters CPOS data.
• Engages in and promotes a learning culture at thyssenkrupp by sharing knowledge and training other employees.
• Cross-trains into different areas as needed to help maintain production demands.
• May be required to certify those employees seeking qualification on the job role of Associate Machine Operator.
• Other duties as assigned.