Manufacturing Operator

SUMMARY

 

Sets up and operates light or heavy metalworking machines such as manual or automated shot blaster, scribing machine, saw, tumbler, water jet and welder equipment to cut, texture or otherwise shape, form or blend metal stock into parts or products.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (other duties may be assigned):

 

? Performs daily functions using computer systems to account for materials and labor time, and document quality issues.

? Reads specifications or follows verbal instructions.

? Sets up and operates controls and monitors process parameters of machines or equipment which welds, cuts, blends, textures and/or removes excess rust, oxide and other material from surfaces of products.

? Verifies dimensions of product for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments.

? May select and transport material to work area manually or using hoists or devices.

? Sorts metal and parts, scrap, samples and other materials according to inventory controls.

? Authority to stop any process in question?production of defective product or product not in conformance with customer requirements.

? May collect samples according to Quality Assurance process procedures.

? Verifies conformance, using SPC applications, of finished workpiece to specifications and may input data into computer data base.

? Replaces consumable items such as saw blades, garnet, etc.

? Maintains cleanliness of equipment and area following 5S guidelines.

? Monitors proper operation of equipment, and alerts supervision of maintenance requirements. May clean or lubricate equipment and replace parts as required.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Progression to different levels or positions is possible through experience, apprenticeship programs, on-the-job training, and classroom instruction. Advancement is also achievable in correlation to how versatile the manufacturing operator is through specialization. Personal computer operation skills a plus.

 



 

 EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

 

High School Diploma or GED required; reading and math skills required.  On-the-job training is usually provided. Minimum one experience in manufacturing is preferred. May set up and operate at least one machine. Work is done under close supervision.



 LANGUAGE SKILLS

 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret manufacturing specifications and production orders.

 MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

 

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

 REASONING ABILITY

 

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variations in standardized situations.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk: sit; and use hands to figure, handle, or feel. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  The incumbent must be able to pass a medical clearance and fit test in order to wear a P100 respirator. 

 WORK ENVIRONMENT

 

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however the incumbent may be required to work in production areas where the noise level is high and hearing protection is required.  The use of a P100 respirator is required in areas where air contaminants are at or above the OSHA Permissible Exposure Level (PEL).