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Rough Machine Operator
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A Manufacturing Machine Operator operates machinery used in a manufacturing facility, including a range of machines used for the production or transport of goods.
$38,682 / year median in Michigan
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Summary Responsible for operating machines and equipment related to the machining process of aluminum wheels. Machining operators may perform one or more of the functions listed below. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Follows safety rules 100% of the time. Contributes to a safe work environment by following housekeeping guidelines. Maintains good attendance. Follows instructions and works to meet daily job assignments and KPI's. Completes all required paperwork neatly and in a timely manner. Other duties as assigned or designated. Fine Machine Transfers blanks from blank storage to fine machine cells. Loads, marks and unloads wheels. Visually inspect wheels Gauging Use calibrated go/no-go gauge to check dimensions on a wheel. Decide whether wheel is in/out of tolerance. Visually inspect wheels. Rework any no conforming wheels Load back on conveyor Sorting Move wheels to certain machines to keep the product flowing through the correct machine. Surface Machining Check results of automatic surfacing process. Operate FEMCO machines. Remove wheels from machines. Visually inspect wheels. Skills and Experience High School Diploma or GED Six months experience in a manufacturing environment. Ability to read and understand written documents Organizational Culture Work safely and follow rules and guidelines for safe work Reporting to work on time and with a positive attitude Responsible for staying focused on tasks at hand Being responsible for work performance and completing tasks throughout the day Maintains a good working relationship with co-workers Support a positive and steady workflow through the company Works with a sense of urgency when needed Support, coach or mentor co-workers when needed Positively support change throughout the company Physical Work Conditions Must be able to work in a hot environment. Must be able to lift varying weights Must be able to push or pull carts of wheels. Must be able to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment when required. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.