Machine Operator - Night Shift

Position: Machine Operator I - Night Shift
Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Work closely with the Helpers, Lead Operators and the Shift Supervisors. Work closely with the Quality Control Technicians to ensure that production processes meet our customer’s expectations. The operator’s main responsibility is to keep the line running acceptable quality product.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Follow all Company policies regarding safety, quality and attendance. Perform duties in a safe manner and report all observed safety hazards to management. Act as a role model for Safety on the shift. Participate in safety programs by reporting Unsafe Conditions, Unsafe Acts and Close Calls; enter Near Miss data and Observations into Global Data Center database (GDC)
Maintain operation of designated line Ability to take ownership of the line when it is down and be responsible for getting the line back up and running under normal running conditions

Responsible for housekeeping that is due for completion by the end of the shift

Ability to do all operator paperwork, key information into the computer system, and be responsible for all products run on the line Ability to understand the process and operation of the equipment

Perform adjustments to machine as required for orders or to troubleshoot issues

Ability to troubleshoot problems on all parts of the line to manufacture quality products that meet order specifications

Other tasks as assigned by Management, Supervisor or Lead EDUCATION/SKILLS/

EXPERIENCE:

Ability to use hand tools and measuring instruments

Ability to calibrate machines and understand different systems

Ability to wear all required PPE (steel toed shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, and other PPE as required)
Ability to lift up to 65lbsAbility to read and understand work orders

Knowledge in navigating different computer programs

Ability to communicate with other employees

Language skills:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, simple checklists, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively communicate and present information in one-on-one and in small group situations.

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, ration and percent.

Reasoning skills:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.

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 required to work around moving machinery or electricity requiring a high level of safety awareness. Employee is required to work with various hand tools and must be able to wear appropriate PPE. Employee may be required to lift up to 65 pounds unassisted while performing job duties; push or pull up to 100 pounds.

Employee may reach, climb, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, bend or twist up to 66% of the work shift.

Work 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often subjected to changing priorities, time pressures and constraints, and a high level of job related stress. Work is performed in…