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Summary:  Operates machine(s) to produce quality parts in a proficient manner.   Examine machines and mechanical equipment to diagnose any sources of trouble.  Perform repairs and adjustments as necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs start-stop procedures including, but not limited to: machine start-up, loading of raw materials, detecting malfunctions, making accurate tooling adjustments, checking parts according to quality standards and machine shutdown.
• Completes all records, forms, and electronic data entry as required.
• Performs preventative machine maintenance.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, temperature or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Recognizes and reports machine malfunctions and part discrepancies to Supervisor.
• Ensures tooling is maintained and serviced as needed.
• Ensures safety procedures are being followed.
• Operate other machines as needed.

Competencies                                                   

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Technical Skills - Shares expertise with others.
• Oral Communication - Responds well to questions.
• Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.
• Judgement - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Professionalism - Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions: Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Dependability - Takes responsibility for own actions.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience                                                   

High school diploma or equivalent;; or 6 months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Two year certificate from trade school helpful; Self-motivated and able to learn at a fast pace.

Language Skills                                                                                                           

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills                                                     

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability                                             

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills, Qualifications and Abilities                                             

Previous experience using a computer for data entry required. HMI and PLC experience required. Mechanical aptitude required.  Use of the following tools:  micrometer, calipers, miscellaneous hand tools. Must be able to pass a driver's exam to operate a forklift.                                 

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk, hear, climb or balance.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move 25 to 60 pounds (30% of the time lifting 40+ pounds).  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision.  Must be able to operate a fork lift and other mobile equipment.  Respirator exams are given on an annual basis (or more often if necessary) and must be passed in order to perform this job.  Must pass a pre-hire drug screen and physical fitness exam.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is regularly exposed to extreme heat while operating the zinc mold machines.  While operating the zinc mold machines PPE is required that covers the majority of the upper body and must be worn at all times while operating this machine.   The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. #LI-DNI

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.