2nd Shift- Machine Operator Fabrication

Machine Operator

Job Title: Machine Operator Department: Fabrication

Shift: 2nd Shift

Hours: Monday-Thursday 3:30PM-2:45AM

Pay Range: $19.30-$25.00+ $1.75 Shift Differential

Assemble quality tire repairs (patches) from pieces of rubber and fabric by machine and/or by hand.

High‑school graduate or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred and a minimum of one‑year prior work experience.

• Operate machines (TECH 1000, TECH 1001, TECH 3000, ‘SLAM’, & RO175). Must be willing to be trained and operate any machine as needed.
• Operate HMI (Human Machine Interface) on machines.
• Keep supplies fed to the machine and assemblers.
• Read and follow ISO document charts.
• Follow work orders closely.
• Record labor and inventory accurately in MES system.
• Excellent hand‑eye coordination is required.
• Lift, mount, and setup rolls of fabric, rubber, and Mylar on machine spindle.
• Inspect quality of repair (patch) and lay on drill cloth.
• Occasionally pull plastic film off of rubber repairs (patches).
• Occasionally assemble, bead /lay pieces of rubber, fabric, and plastic film.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work independently with little supervision.

• Mathematical Ability: Ability to read a metric scale, add, subtract and do basic division and multiplication.
• Reasoning Ability: Apply common sense to carry out simple one‑ or two‑step instructions and handle standardized situations with minimal variables.

None

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must have the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Frequently exert or lift up to 55 lbs daily. Frequently push, pull and/or lift as required. Occasionally climb, ascend or descend ladders, stairs, and use legs, arms, hands and feet. Agility of body is emphasized.

Most work areas are air‑conditioned in the summer and heated in the winter. Environmental conditions may vary by task and may include working near mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, extreme heat and/or cold, risk of electrical shock, work with explosive materials, risk of radiation, and vibration. Moderately high noise levels are expected.

Safety shoes and safety glasses are required. Generally responsible for the safety and cleanliness of own work area.

This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the position. It is, instead, a description of the essential elements that are needed for recruitment, placement, orientation, training, competency and performance management, classification, compensation determination, and other Human Resource actions.