JOB_Machine Operator II-ARP

Position: JOB_2809 Machine Operator II-ARP
Job Description SUMMARY Responsible for all aspects of safe machine operation in area of assigned responsibility including movement of finished product.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Randomly check parts produced every hour, to ensure that customer specifications are met.

Places parts in specified relationship to each other.

Monitors flow of parts into assembling machinery, secondary equipment, and storage containers.

Tends machines, such as presses and crystallized which perform in molding area, according to machine (product) standard.

Works at different work stations as production needs require.

Works on line where tasks vary, as parts of various sizes and shapes move along the line.

Assists in training new operators as needed.

Check all finished parts for any possible defects (including grease, flash, punctures, and other defects).Completes daily report of parts produced and any scrap parts which resulted.

Notifies Lead Person, Mold Technician and/or Production Supervisor whenever items produced do not meet quality requirements, or if machinery need repair.

Uses calculator to arrive at accurate calculations of different production-related data.

Wears all required personal protective equipment.

Maintains housekeeping of work areas.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS The Machine Operator has the responsibility to successfully complete the position training program found in the plant training manual.

QUALIFICATIONS Requires strong understanding of blow molding process and the ability to understand basic good manufacturing practices and guidelines. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read a limited number of two and three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES Certificate and training in safe forklift operation are required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, handle, or feel; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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