Machine Operator

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Title: Machine Operator

Reports to:  Production Supervisor

Cost Center:  Varies

Safety Sensitive: Yes

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade:P1

Location:  Shawnee, OK

Direct Reports:  None

Summary:

Safely operate authorized production machines in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.  Read and interpret blueprints.  Adjust machine settings to accurately complete tasks according to specifications and in a timely fashion.  Perform manual tasks such as package, crate, label, count, and sort products.  Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.  Works under immediate supervision.

Primary Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Required to understand and follow all company policies and procedures.

• Required to understand and follow all safety policies and procedures.

• Ensure that all guard and safety equipment have been installed and properly checked.

• Required to understand and follow work procedures as set forth by all ISO documentation.

• Safely operate machine assigned by the line lead, team leader, supervisor, or manager.

• Read and interpret blueprints whenever required by operation.

• Required to maintain quality standards on all products.

• Check parts dimensionally with calipers and measuring tools to maintain engineering drawing tolerances.

• Must be able to communicate clearly with co-workers, line lead, team leader, supervisor, and manager.

• Responsible to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.

• Adhere to ISO 9001 Quality, ISO 14001 Environmental, and OSHAS 18001 certification requirements.
• Requires regular attendance per the schedule assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge and Skill Requirement:

This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:

• High school diploma or its equivalent is desired.

• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within manufacturing environment.

Environmental / Atmospheric Conditions:

• Typical office/factory environment with possibility of exposure to heat in production areas.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. in a safe manner.

• Must be able to perform repetitive motion.  Examples: walking, reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, pulling, and standing for extended periods of time.

• Clarity of vision and the ability to focus on a fast and repetitious operation for extended periods of time.

• Exposure to machine noise levels (hearing protections is required).

• Exposure to heavy equipment or components needed to produce product (safety toed shoes are required).

• Exposure to electrical and mechanical moving parts.

• Exposure to sparks, chips, and dust (eye protection required).

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