040120 - Machine Operator Union

Job Title: Machine Operator (High Alloy)    Reports to: General Manager                      Location:  Union, IL  Department: Operations   Position Overview: Set-up, adjust and operate production machinery to anneal and electroplate various metal alloys and diameters. Operate wire drawing and surface improvement machinery to produce quality products according to specific “Work Instructions”.    Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Read work orders/bill of materials to determine product requirements. Responsible for quantity and quality to meet efficiency rates. Use and maintain various types of equipment and machinery. Reporting/communicating machinery issues to supervisor/maintenance. Inspect products to ensure product excellence and quality using measuring tools (tape measure/micrometer/tensile test machine) Obtain all required approvals. Label packages. Use of forklifts, cranes, and hand carts to load/unload machine and to move material to and from machines. Record and document production as well as all downtime. Ensure and observe all safety and housekeeping rules and guidelines, including carrying out daily safety inspections. Maintain a clean and organized work area. Inspect material during processing to ensure proper quality is maintained. Complete all documentation and turn in work order to supervisor. Train new operators. Cut samples for quality control. Work in a fast-paced environment. Work in confined spaces. Read SDS’s to familiarized with chemicals used Complete all assigned training, including monthly health and safety sessions. Other duties as assigned.   Department Duties and responsibilities: Adjust machinery including changing dies, speed and cooling temperature etc. Consistently set up, point, weld, and grind material as applicable Consistently set up by measuring wire diameter between each draw Monitor dimensional requirements Monitor and record quality requirements Maintain drawing lubricants as requires Work in various temperature environment Work in a dusty environment Other Duties: Work overtime as required. Assist management and other operators as necessary Ability to communicate – verbal and written. Ability to perform basic math functions with accuracy. Basic computer skills for data entry purposes Ability to lift to 50 lbs. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Constant standing & walking Frequent pushing, pulling, & reaching Multi-Tasking skills Preferred qualifications: High school graduate or equivalent preferred Forklift experience preferred 1-2 years in industrial machinery

Salary : $20