Title: General Operator
ID: req17929
Type: Hourly
Function: Manufacturing Production / Distribution
Division: CA - Clean Air
Location: Litchfield, MI / US
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
CANDIDATES MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK ALLSHIFTS
SUMMARY:
Responsible for tending to metalfabricating machines such as, but not limited to, cut-off saws, shears, rolls,brakes, presses, sizers, forming machines, spinning machines, and punches thatcut, shape, and bend metal plates, sheets, tubes, and structures by performingthe duties and responsibilities as outlined within this job description.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be ableto perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.
* Produce parts as directed by material control, and or theengineering department so to attain the required production levels and quality.
* Prep and inspect parts for final production.
* Run first time production parts as directed and performPoka Yokes.
* Participate in job rotation through eachcell which addresses cross training and ergonomical issues. * Read jobspecifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
* Set stops or guides to specified length as indicated byscale, rule, or template.
* Position work piece against stops or align layout markswith die or blades.
* Push button or depress pedal to activate machine.
* Observe machine operations to detect work piece defects ormachine malfunction.
* Monitor the output of quality parts through inspection,scrap records, statistical process controls, and station control sheets.
* Measure work piece dimensions to determine accuracy ofmachine operation.
* Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from work piece
* Perform 5S activities.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
QUALIFICATIONREQUIREMENTS: The requirements listed below are representative of theknowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform this job.
Education and Experience Requirements: High School diploma orgeneral education degree (GED) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Must have the ability to read and comprehend workinstructions, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions in English.
* Must have the ability to write simple correspondence inEnglish.
* Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, anddivide.
* Must be able to communicate clearly with supervisors,peers, or subordinates by phone, in writing, and / or in person.
* Must be able to tell when an operating error is occurringand assist in deciding what to do about it.
* Must be able to work within a team environment.
* Must possess the ability to work with hand tools.
* Must possess the ability to maintain accurate records.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Thephysical demands described here are representative of those that must be met byan employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions.
* Standing for long periods of time.
* Use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, orcontrols.
* Reaching with hands and arms.
* Talking and hearing.
* Occasional walking, stooping, crawling, kneeling, orcrouching.
* Repeatedly lifting, tugging and/or moving up to 35 pounds (attimes it may be necessary to lift more.)
* Close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and theability to adjust focus.
* Ability to sit frequently for extended periods of time.
* Ability to move about the plant in both the office andmanufacturing areas.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those an employee encounters while performing the essentialfunctions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Typical manufacturing environment.
* May encounter extreme heat, fumes, odors, dirt, dust,noise, moving objects.
PERFORMANCE EXPECATIONS:
* Ability and willingness to work any shift.
* Ability and willingness to work overtime when necessary.
* Must be prompt in reaching assigned cell at the start ofshift and at the end of each break.
* Excellent attendance.
* Good work ethic.
* Highly motivated self-starter.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
