Junior Mill Operator

South Street-Sturgis, MI
Burr OAK Tool Corporate
405 W South St
Sturgis, MI 49091, USA

Purpose: Correctly operate assigned machines to produce high quality parts while meeting or exceeding productivity expectations. Reports to designated supervisor or lead.

Roles:
Expected behaviors and activities performed to fulfill responsibilities

• Practice and encourage the best safety practices resulting in zero lost time within department.
• Implement and practice effective 5S and participate in regular team 5S audits.
• Set an example of working hard and doing the right things, exhibit energy and positivity.
• Accountable to follow instruction and established routines and process to achieve results
• Understand and achieve Reasonable Expectations (REs) for current position and responsibilities (excellent productivity and quality) and participate in regular team process audits.
• Engage in clear, courteous, effective, honest, and open communications with team members and others within and outside the company.
• Develop and seek positive relationships; actively participate in regular huddles and goal setting.

Responsibilities:
Quantifiable metrics to which a person is held accountable

• Arrive at work and position consistently on time; remain present and engaged the entire assigned shift.
• Able to recognize and document patterns in process and problem solving.
• Participate in regular employee reviews including setting and achieving goals.
• Within first three months:
  • Capable of reading basic prints, tool sheet, NCR’s, production traveler.
  • Able to correctly locate and gather material and perform basic setups for jobs.
  • Able to lift and maneuver material and parts as required.
  • Capable of using all hand measurement devices.
  • Some knowledge on tooling types.
  • Limited knowledge of feed rates and spindle speeds.
  • Able to check in and identify parts.
  • Able to measure parts for tight tolerances.
  • Has basic shimming ability.
  • Perform daily inspections looking for leaks, fluid levels, quality of filters and general machine condition.
  • Able to deburr parts as required.
  • Able to learn and operate a crane and fork truck, and obtain a certificate, if required.
• Some quality issues on inspection of parts anticipated.

Skills:

Essential qualifications and functions gained through training and experience

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
• Previous manufacturing or machine assembly experience preferred.
• Able to read and interpret engineering prints, including making accurate measurements.
• Appropriate written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and determined to attain goals.
• Documentation of a current drug screen must be provided prior to start date.

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