Fabrication Machine Operator - 2nd shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for daily operation and/or tending of metal fabrication (CNC) machines, as well as ensuring quality and production expectations are met. 2nd shift position, 3pm-11pm Monday - Friday.

• Responsible for setting up work area and obtaining appropriate quantity of component parts and materials.
• Oversee operation of fabrication/CNC machines – correct any malfunctions during operation and/or improper ejection of parts.
• Perform visual and physical inspection of component parts and materials. Separate parts with substandard quality for proper disposal or rework.
• Assemble appropriate components to create finished good or partial assembly which may involve the use of hand tools and/or power tools.
• Communicate any exceptions which affect the ability to meet production standards (use Hour by Hour board in work station, if available).
• Prepare fabricated parts for next stage of production and finished goods for warehouse storage.
• Calculate counts of finished goods.
• Use measuring devices such as scales and rulers.
• Perform basic computer functions such as printing labels and recording daily time.
• Maintain a clean and functioning work area per 5S standards.
• Perform related duties (including those in other areas of production) as assigned by supervisor.
• Follow all company safety guidelines including wearing the proper protective equipment for job assignment.
• Maintain compliance with all company guidelines and procedures.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Basic verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively read and follow process sheets and complete production documents.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to understand written material and ability to write using correct spelling and punctuation; ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using fractions or decimals.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Regularly requires bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving items.
• Regularly requires standing, walking, and/or lifting/handling/carrying materials or equipment of moderate weight (up to 50 pounds)

Environment:

Typically in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise, metal shavings, and fumes which may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness.