Machine Operator

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Job Category:
Manufacturing

Contract type:
Permanent

Location:

Falconer, NY, US

Machine Operator

Hourly Pay Range: $27.95

This is a union environment. Due to seniority, bumping, and bidding, we cannot indefinitely guarantee any particular shift for any particular employee.

Must be comfortable working off shift.

About SKF:

SKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow!

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer and a cornerstone of industrial life. Wherever there are machines or products in motion, SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life, powers the machines that put food on the table, and even helps explore the cosmos.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030.

We’reguided by our SKF values. Collaboration is critical to the success of our colleagues, partners, and customers. Curiosity and Courage provide a foundation for innovation and advancement. And we do this work out of Care for our people, customers, communities, and the planet.

We’rea company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers inan equitable environment.

Operators are held responsible for the quality and quantity of their work. Perform all production activities including but not limited to: setting machines, making machine adjustments to yield good parts to specified dimensions, setting and measuring on all gages in accordance with prescribed methods, presenting parts to inspection areas that may be outside of the department, trouble shooting and correcting operating conditions, handling material without damage to product, the visual inspection of production parts and tooling, counting parts, changing tools/wheels/diamonds, completing documentation (such as routers, and discrepancy reports), and communicating with all personnel.

Operate all associated department machines and equipment, which could include running multiple machines positioned together for the purpose, as directed/assigned by management. Maintain all department machines, equipment, and tooling considered the ‘operator's responsibility’ as directed by management. Preserve material and equipment to prevent rust. Read and understand written instructions, including routers, MEA books, and prints. Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.

Work safely with consideration for others on a consistent basis. Work as a ‘self-directed’ employee and ‘team’ when supervision, management, or engineering support is not present. Perform other department tasks as directed by management.

Management, Routers, and Prints.

Instruct and train others. Communicate with management and other workers across all shifts of operation. Retain ‘on-the-job training’ and instruction. Read MEA instructions. Record personal notes as needed to perform as instructed.

As of June 1, 1994, must possess a high school diploma or GED.

As of June 1, 1994, must have a minimum of 2 years' experience in an industrial environment working as a machine operator, with demonstrated proficiencies in shop math, measuring and gauging, blueprint reading, and grinding theory. Or have attained certification in machine trades and/or grinding technology from a Vo-Tech educational facility.

The minimum requirement for work experience can be waived if the individual has obtained a medium or above on the general aptitude test battery and/or demonstrates the aptitude during the interview process. All applicants must complete a SKF application form.

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. With more than 40,000 employees in around 130 countries, we are truly global. Our products are found everywhere in society. In fact, wherever there is movement, SKF’s solutions might be s means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world.

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