Materials Operator

Adjust machine(s) components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures, and amounts, dimensions, and flow of materials as specified in the quality processes and procedures. Turn controls to adjust machine(s) functions, such as regulating air pressure, creating vacuums, and adjusting powder flow according to quality processes and procedures. Monitor machine(s) operations and observe lights and gauges in order to detect malfunctions. Review work orders, specifications, or instructions to determine materials, ingredients, procedures, components, settings, and adjustments for pressing or compacting machines according to meet the required product specifications. Notify supervisors when parts fail to meet standards as soon as it happens. Synchronize speeds of sections of machines when producing products involving several steps or processes according to quality processes and specifications. Clear jams and remove defective or substandard materials or products. Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to standards, using measuring devices such as micrometers or scales. Record and maintain production data such as meter readings, and quantities, types, and dimensions of materials produced. Select and install machine components such as dies, molds, and cutters, according to specifications, using hand tools and measuring devices as instructed. Ensure the dies are acceptable for production. Move materials, supplies, components, and finished products between storage and work areas, using work aids such as racks, hoists, and hand trucks without damaging work pieces Clean dies, arbors, compression chambers, and molds, using swabs, sponges, or air hoses. Complete shop routers and place them with products. Compare blueprints to router to ensure material is being produced according to customer specifications. If discrepancy exists, notify appropriate personnel in accordance with procedure. Disassemble equipment to repair it or to replace parts such as nozzles, punches, and filters. Remove materials or products from molds or from extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines, and stack or store them for additional processing without causing damage to work pieces and parts. Remove molds, mold components, and feeder tubes from machinery after production is complete being careful not to damage any portion of the tooling. Pour, scoop, or dump specified ingredients, metal assemblies, or mixtures into sections of machine prior to starting machines according to the required processes and procedures. Measure dies to verify sizes specified on routers. Report any discrepancies immediately. Moving products between work centers as necessary without causing product damage Completes required documentation including reports and inspection reports as required Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.