Machine Operator I

JOB DESCRIPTION

Primary duty is to perform a variety of semiskilled manual duties requiring knowledge of techniques, tools, equipment and safety precautions. To adhere to the general safety plan. May be required to do other duties as requested by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma required
• Basic arithmetic skills
• Ability to read and understand a tape measure
• Ability to read and interpret part drawings
• Understand conversions from inches to decimals
• Ability to understand weights and measurements on a scale
• Ability to read and interpret thermometers and pyrometers
• Authorization to work in the US required
• Fluency in English (reading, writing and speaking) required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Requires minimum of eight hours standing, bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling with a full range of body mechanics/movements.

Regularly required to lift and carry up to 35 (thirty-five) pounds. Occasionally required to lift and carry up to fifty-five (55) pounds.

Must be able to work in an environment requiring use of ladder, stairs, heights, platforms and climbing in and out of trailers or working under trailers in tight spaces.

Must have ability to operate a variety of power and hand tools safely, work with compressed air safely, operate fork trucks safely and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to set up, operate, and trouble shoot various pieces of equipment, including various types of presses, CNC, and other basic machinery
• Perform die maintenance
• Daily quality control test of foam
• Daily checks of pressure and material percentage gauges and calculates foam shot times for parts based off values from quality control tests
• Moving parts in and out of foam press
• Foam parts
• Operates crane to move parts
• Daily shutdown and cleaning of the foam gun
• Verify foam room temperature multiple times daily

BENEFITS:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Excellent Health Benefits, including dental and vision
• 401K with match

WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An employee in this position works in an environment in which safety, environmental and health concerns may demand constant attention. Strick adherence to Corporate and/or Plant policies, rules and regulations in these areas is required.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can exceed OSHA limits.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lifting up to 55 lbs.
• Squatting/bending/kneeling/twisting/pushing/pulling
• Work inside and outside in all types of weather
• Stand for long periods
• Walk and move around - as required

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Safety glasses with side shields
• Safety work shoes. Composite or steel toe.
• Other Department/Job specific Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• . Position reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime - As needed