Machine OperatorThe primary duties of a Machine Operator are to operate all machinery in a safe and efficient manner. Perform quality checks and produce accurate parts. Operate the machines using correct materials to produce various shapes and sizes to ensure tolerances specified on the prints or drawings are correct.
On the first article and throughout the process, checking the parts you are producing for accuracy.Essential Functions:Reading blueprints and drawings.Setting up the machine.Measuring parts for accuracy and consistency.Perform routine maintenance on equipment.Retrieve material, load material on machines, setup machine to each job's specifications.This includes pulling plates off machines from ten (10) pounds to two hundred (200) pounds, depending on material.Cleaning and de-slagging parts.Maintain a clean work environment.General yard clean up.All other tasks as assigned.Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:Minimum Education Preferred: High School Diploma or EquivalentMinimum Experience Preferred: 2 years machine operating experience, metal or related industry, preferred.Skills Required:Ability to read and understand blueprints and drawingsAttention to detail.Knowledge of sheet and plate products (grades, thickness)Proficient in reading and writing English.Must know how to read calipers, micrometers, scales, angle finders, tape measures, and understand different scales of measurement.Physical Job Description:Typical Working Conditions:Warehouse/outside environment. Will be in the elements, such as cold, heat, rain, wind, fog, etc.May be exposed to chemicals and airborne particles.Noise levels vary.Fast-paced environment subject to numerous schedule and priority changes and short notice activityLifting up to 50lbsEquipment Used:Forklift, overhead cranes, all Valley Iron processing machines, PPE, measuring tape, calipers.Essential Physical Tasks:Employees will use their hands to pull material, stack material, and will use their hands to move materials. Will use hands to do maintenance repairs when needed.
Bending, standing, twisting, walking, lifting, climbing up and down forklifts. Minimal sit time.Reports to:Processing Supervisor
Machine Operator in fresno at Unknown Company
- Typical pay
- $37,700–$53,300
For context, most machine operators earn between $37,700–$53,300 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite.