Box Machine Operator - Salem, IN MFG

Machine Operator

High Level Statement of the Role:
The Manual Machine Operator is responsible for machining products to specifications.

Roles and Responsibilities:

(Include Safety and Environmental, Quality, and Job Specific Roles and Responsibilities)

• Do appropriate set up for the parts to be run and verify the set up.
• Assure the accuracy of the first good, machined part to insure it meets the specifications documented on the SOR and the Load Card.
• Assure the set up meets or exceeds all safety requirements.
• Document that the checkout procedure occurred.
• Able to identify different wood species.
• Inspect parts for compliance to tolerances, quantities, etc. per Shop Order Release (SOR)/specifications or guidelines.
• Document necessary information on time sheet, SOR, and Plant Monitoring and Control (PM &
  
  C).
• Keep work space and equipment clean and well organized.
• Perform proper preventive maintenance as required on any equipment being used.
• Follow all safety guidelines and uses required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Identify nonconformities and follow nonconforming product procedures and be aware of disposition authority.
• Implement process improvements.
• Support the Vision and Guiding Principles and other policies of Kimball International and National Office Furniture.
• Follow and support the Quality system.
• Performs job rotation as directed.
• Support our Environmental Management System (EMS).

Skills to Perform This Role:

• Positive attitude.
• Patient
• Honest and ethical

Communication Skills

• Good listener
• Effective communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Persuasive and credible
• Ability to adapt to and manage change.
• Good relationship builder
• Ability to motivate effectively.

Business Skills

• Understands how they influence results.
• Results focused.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Environmentally conscious

Technical Skills

• Able to read a tape measure to 1/64"
• Able to read a caliper to 1/64"
• Able to comprehend and follow directions on a load card
• Ability to comprehend and follow job safety guidelines
• Able to lift parts from floor to operation level frequently
• Skilled in the use of air driven hand tools
• Capable of setting up machine to specifications
• Understands/follows proper lockout procedures
• Able to perform preventative maintenance to machine, tools/equipment
• Able to set up and maintain forms as appropriate.
• Able to use required gauges and measuring devices
• Able to use load moving devices
• Ability to identify nonconformities

Qualifications:

Educational

• Able to write legibly
• Able to read and comprehend required documents.
• Able to accomplish required math
• Minimum of 4 weeks on the job training
• Skilled in the use of air driven hand tools
• Capable of setting up machine to specifications
• Understands/follows proper lockout procedures
• Skilled in machine operation
• Follow Safety and Quality procedures and guidelines
• Able to comprehend required reading
• Accomplish required math
• Read a tape measure and caliper to 1/64" as well as metrics
• Comprehend and follow job safety guidelines
• Lift parts from floor to operation level frequently
• Lift parts ranging from 0 to 50 pounds
• Use required computer programs
• Identify different species/laminate colors
• Write legibly
• Perform maintenance to machine
• Use load moving devices
• Identify non conformities
• High School Diploma or GED