As a Machine Operator your main responsibility is to set up and operate the machine according to Standard Work Instructions (SWI), part-print specifications and work orders. Your detail, safety, and attentiveness are critical to regular equipment inspection and the ability to measure dimensions, align parts and produce parts according to production instructions.

Responsibilities:

Receive work orders and drawings and setup equipment according to machine programs/part specs. Follow instructions from Team Lead to ensure priorities are aligned with the production plans. Document daily production and machine performance data in support of the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program. Perform operator daily maintenance of machine and tooling as required. Maintains a safe work environment, operates within OSHA guidelines and utilize required PPE and LOTO procedures. Preform first part inspections and make all necessary machine adjustments required to guarantee the parts are dimensionally within tolerance. Utilize measuring devices such as protractor, vernier calipers, micrometer, thickness gage, machinist square, etc. to check and verify accuracy of work & the ability to make machine/program adjustments to compensate for variation from drawing tolerances. Participating in daily shift meetings and reviewing work orders to preform daily work. Recommend drawing changes, equipment changes or improvements, reduce setup time and tooling costs. Observes machine to detect malfunctions and faults & communicate observations with team lead/maintenance tech. Participate in Kaizen activities to support continuous improvement to identify areas for process improvement, cost and waste reduction. Maintains tooling and machines at the Operator level in support of the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program. Maintains 5S workplace organization in support of the SPS Lean Program.