What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hydromat Machine Operator position at Alco Manufacturing Corporation LLC?
POSITION DESCRIPTION - 3rd SHIFT POSITION (10% SHIFT PREMIUM)
Title: Hydromat Operator FLSA: Hourly Rev: A
Department: 100080 – Hydromat
Location: Alco Lakeshore
Reports to: Hydromat Lead Effective Date: 8-1-18
SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for the set up and operation of a wide range of jobs assigned to Hydromat rotary transfer machines while following the documented procedures, including safety procedures. Will be responsible for the quality of parts produced. Assists in the instruction of set-up, operators, and operator trainees. Diagnose, troubleshoot and make adjustments. May be assigned to remove and/or replace worn or defective parts. Must have the fundamental tools to safely and effectively perform the job. To perform this job successfully, this individual will be required to perform all duties in a safe and timely manner with a keen eye for quality. The employee must have the ability to operate manufacturing equipment and be able to keep up in a fast-paced environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Must be able to set up, operate and adjust Hydromat rotatory transfer machines
- Responsible for operating the machines, tool monitoring and replacement, stocking and loading the machine, keeping it filled with proper oil levels, cutting fluids or lube and keep the machine free of chip build-up
- Required to make all tool adjustments, offsets and troubleshoot problems; set speeds, and feeds for proper materials and do minor repairs as needed
- Meet the production rates set for each machine
- Check and monitor parts to ensure they remain within the part specifications. Perform all necessary quality checks using precision measuring instruments
- Communicate daily with supervision, other operators, and personnel to make sure that the operation/job is completed correctly
- Keep accurate counts and production records
- Other duties may be assigned.
ENVIRONMENT:
- Constant exposure to fumes, dust, dirt, and noise
- Possible cuts, scrapes, bruises, or burns.
- Eye and Hearing protection required.
- Constant visual and mental attention required.
COMPETENCIES:
- Work Standards –Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes; is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work. Demonstrates a sense of urgency. Sets and achieves challenging goals. Continually performs to high standards and expects the same from
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others. Demonstrates results orientation by meeting and or exceeding our labor standards established in our cost worksheets. Can be counted on to achieve positive results.
- Supports Change – Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change constructive, objective manner; helps others as they go through change; views change as learning opportunity. Anticipates change and demonstrates an ability to adapt quickly to new information. Resilient in the face of constraints, frustrations and adversity. Deals effectively with ambiguity, rapid change.
- Positive Work Relationships – Looks for good in others and provides recognition and support; collaborative, team-player; shares information and knowledge; adheres to team/plant/company behavioral expectations.
- Reliability/Dependability – Follows through on commitments, assignments, and tasks; produces results; is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Basic computer operation. Ability to enter data (numbers) and simple notes.
- Knowledge of reading blueprints, tool layouts and applying simple to complex instructions.
- Knowledge of GD&T
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide positive and negative whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to add and subtract positive and negative numbers up to 5 decimal places.
- Intermediate knowledge of gages. Ability to read and interpret gages.
- Ability to communicate verbally and written.
- Attention to detail.
- Time management. Able to maintain multiple machines simultaneously.
- 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.
- Ability to lift/move product weighing up to 60 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to work within team environment required.
- Ability to help drive culture change through support of our Guiding Principles: Find a Better Way, Expect the Best and Do the Right Thing.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by members assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
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