Machine Operator

Machine OperatorThe Machine Operator works with the Production Supervisor on operation, documentation, and care of furnace equipment. Informing supervisors of changes and discrepancies within the furnace processes.Job Responsibilities/ Mechanical assembly and repair of furnace equipment./ Operate all Furnace equipment as needs require./ Loading and unloading of all powder furnaces and equipment./ Routine cleaning, care of machines, gages, and other equipment used./ Use of hand, powered, and pneumatic tools./ Inspect and/or sort powder from totes as required./ Verification and use of measurement devices (calipers, micrometers, gauges), indicators and weight scales./ Compaction of powder or elements using press and die./ Advise supervisor, R&D, or Engineering of any part, equipment, and process difficulties./ Inform supervision of out-of-tolerance conditions./ Follow all instructions as provided on process control plans and reference documents./ Follow all established safety regulations and procedures./ Audit products, processes, and documentation at machines and furnace as required by existing control plans./ Complete necessary records both written and electronic./ Record keeping (SPC charts, Production Reports, Product Routers, etc.)/ Participates in ongoing training and continuous improvement activities./ Troubleshoot real-time processing issues./ Required to periodically operate lifting equipment (fork truck, jib crane, etc.)/ Responsible for maintaining an organized clean work area./ Ability to follow instruction and work well in collaborative environment./ Packaging, labeling, and generating shipper documentation of produced materials./ Perform other duties as assigned./ 1st shift with possibility of 2nd and 3rd shifts: Monday to Friday.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/ Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations./ Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals./ Ability to read and interpret standard/safe operating procedures (SOP) as well as control plans./ Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public./ Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry./ Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations./ Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists./ Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form./ To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Design software; Development software; Internet software; Manufacturing software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.Education and Experience/ High school diploma or equivalent./ 2 years of experience (Manufacturing preferred).Personal Skills/Attributes Required for the Position/ Versatile and willing to help the manufacturing team while also putting safety as a top priority./ Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external customers./ Exceptional organization skills with attention to detail./ Ability to be proactive and manage time effectively to meet deadlines./ Detail-orientated with ability to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment./ Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form./ Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Physical Demands/ The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, hear and talk./ The employee is frequently required to use hands./ The employee occasionally will be required to reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl./ The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds./ Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception./ This position may be required to work long hours extending into the weekends on some occasions./ May need to travel for short or extended trips as needed./ Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.