Machine Operator

Summary

Responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining machinery to ensure machinery produces high-quality products.

• Ensure machinery runs smoothly and is properly maintained including shot blast, metal shears, saws, and brakes.
• Operate machinery and equipment according to safety protocols and instructions.
• Move materials and ensure paperwork and parts are maintained with each work order for proper routing to next area.
• Troubleshoot issues and perform maintenance, report immediate concerns to Maintenance.
• Perform quality control, follow reporting and recordkeeping procedures, and report problems to supervisor.
• Comply with all safety and health regulations.
• Clean machinery and maintain cleanliness in work area.

• This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical operations.
• Ability to take accurate measurements using a variety of devices such as tapes, and rulers.
• Previous work experience is preferred.

• Ability to read and interpret work orders, blueprints, production schedules, and instructions.
• Ability to learn and differentiate types of structural steel types.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Manufacturing environment. Exposed to high noise levels and temperature extremes, uneven surfaces, and often very dusty.

• Required to use close vision and be able to focus and visually determine shapes and colors.
• Ability to hear audible signals and warnings from machines, equipment and plant warning systems.
• Regularly required to talk and hear; frequently required to sit, stand and bend at the knee and waist, and walk.
• Must be able to have repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement to type and work on machine controls or computer to program machines.
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and loads up to 50 lbs. routinely. Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, reach sit and to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Must have finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination to work on machinery.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Fairbanks Scales Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets.