Entry Level Machine Operator

Under direct supervision, the employee is trained in the procedures and techniques of heading: the terminology, machines, general machine maintenance, preventive maintenance, calibration, and job setup. The employee possesses the ability to closely observe, listen and follow instructions of the Heading Supervisor and senior heading operators while learning the methods, techniques, and technical aspects of heading. After this initial training is complete the employee will understand how dies are assembled, housekeeping, secondary equipment, use of the payoff, steel identification, tooling location, machine controls and the employee will possess a forklift license.

Heading operators have the authority to stop production if a quality problem is found.

• Maintains work area and machine in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Becomes familiar with all guarding and safety features to safely operate the machine. Notifies experienced operator or maintenance of any problems.
• Contacts experienced operator when assistance is needed. Knows when to seek assistance and who to contact.
• Is familiar with and performs minor daily maintenance (checks oil levels).
• Is familiar with operator’s manual; knows the machine’s parts and terminology relative to machine tooling and adjustments in the die area.
• Is familiar with out-of-control conditions and responses.
• Becomes familiar with the proper use and maintenance of gages.
• Able to read part drawings to complete process checks properly.
• Operates machine and maintains quality after setup by others, including stopping the machine when questions arise.
• Is familiar with where and how perishable tools are stored and can identify the different perishable tools needed for different jobs and knows how tool usage sheets are used.
• Knows when to change minor perishable tooling and utilizes usage sheets.
• Is familiar with the payoff and related equipment.
• Has basic knowledge of how dies and punches are installed into the machine.
• Understands the wire line relative to cutter, quill, dies and transfer.
• Able to identify potential problems by reviewing progressions.
• Trained and can make all changes relative to wire size on payoff, auxiliary feed box and feed box.
• Operates forklift safely and possesses a forklift license.
• Able to use a computer and is familiar with job setup sheets.
• Becomes familiar with the problem-solving process.
• Completes training and understands all in process inspections including SPC charting. Completes inspections on time, every time.
• Is trained on and becomes familiar with ISO
  9001 / IATF
  16949 / ISO
  14001 processes and work instructions relative to heading.
• Able to make minor adjustments to align transfer fingers to the die.
• Is trained and is familiar with preventive maintenance on headers and payoffs.
• Able to utilize information which has been entered into the ERP system and is accurate with entering information.
• Is trained to use load monitor and understands how to use properly.
• Is trained and can effectively perform cold form processing and job production including loading raw materials, aligning cutter, quill and changing tooling.
• Perform other duties and assignments as requested.

• High school degree or equivalent
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to move freely around the plant
• Ability to lift and transfer a variety of materials weighing up to forty pounds