1st shift Machine Operator - Secondary - GL (37860

1st Shift Machine Operator
- Secondary - GL

Great Lakes Division
- Plant 2 - Sparta, MI;
Great Lakes Division Plant 1 - Sparta, MI

Cascade Die Casting Group Job Description

Job Title:

Machine Operator
- Secondary
- Classification:
Non-exempt

Division/Department:
Great Lakes / Secondary Operations
- Date Developed: 05/2023

Reports To:

Production Supervisor

Position Scope:
The Secondary Operator will be required to set up and operate various secondary equipment and perform associated tasks to produce quality products for our customers in a cost-effective and timely manner. Follow and adhere to safety regulations regarding the safe operation of secondary machinery and all other related equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read, comprehend, and follow written, standardized work instructions and trained procedures to perform any secondary machinery throughout the facility.
• Visually inspects castings during operation to comply with customer specifications.
• Meet hourly production requirements on a daily basis. Production net of scrap must meet output levels equal to or exceeding cast / trim rates (rates may change over time).
• Knowledgeable on performing hourly checks using gauges.
• Follow the scrap and containment procedures.
• Visually inspect parts for cast / trim defects and minimize scrap.
• Know the proper procedures for packing parts.
• Learn new tasks and adapt to frequent job duty changes which includes cross training and working on multiple machines as required by business and manpower demands.
• Accurately enter data into production software and quality systems.
• Properly completes daily paperwork.
• Work overtime hours as required and be available for emergency overtime when the need arises.
• Work cooperatively with others in a team environment.
• Perform Process Specific Training Form duties if available.
• Regularly report for work on time with a desire to perform to the best of your abilities.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area consistent with safety, work rules, and regulations.
• Other duties are assigned from time-to-time.

Additional

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Comply with all company employment policies, procedures/processes, and programs.
• Perform duties in compliance quality, as well as safety policies, procedures/processes, and programs.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Exhibit Companies Core Values.
• Ability to work in other classifications or departments as needed.
• Communicate with Associates and between shifts on daily activities.
• Communicate and exchange problem areas with supervisors and fellow coworkers.

Job Specifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential and additional duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability also required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential and additional functions.

Certification, Education, and

Work Experience:

Knowledge of basic math, reading, and writing.

High School Diploma preferred.

Basic computer skills.

Lock Out/Tag Out experience preferred.

Core Competencies:

Adaptability: ability to adjust to new circumstances, or change; is flexible; handles constructive feedback, effectively.

Communications: communicates both verbally and in writing effectively; listens; documents effectively.

Dependability: ability to work independently and accepts accountability; stays focused; meets work demands; sets personal standards and meets commitments; is reliable, and trustworthy.

Quality of Work: ability to focus on details and accuracy; looks for improvement in processes or procedures; owns/acts own quality issues; exhibits sound and accurate judgement and makes timely decisions.

Strives for Results: manages work load; seeks additional responsibilities and generates innovative, cost-saving revenue generating ideas; manages priorities and time; plans and is organized; demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment to goals; is a good steward of company resources.

Team Orientation/Ability to Work with Others: collaborates; cooperates; provides excellent customer service: both internal and external; teamwork.

Physical and Other Requirements:

Possess good physical stamina and coordination. Specific physical requirements of the position include the ability to:

• Walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Read standardized work instructions, operate machines and tools, and perform quality inspections.
• Promptly detect and respond to visual and auditory safety instructions, alarms, and signals.
• Wear personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs, and steel-toed safety shoes.
• Work in a loud manufacturing environment that is not climate controlled (conditions can be hot or cold) and/or in hazardous environments.
• Continuously and repetitively use hand positioning to grip/grasp devices such as hoists and a wide range of power and vibrating tools or other equipment.
• Frequently and…