Job Description

Under general supervision, the Machine Operator 1 sets up and operates production machines in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.  The Machine Operator 1 reads and interprets blueprints and diagrams to select, position and secure machinery, as well as adjusts machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications and in a timely fashion. 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Operate machines to cut, punch, bend, weld or otherwise shape material into specified components to support current material demands

Set up machine and confirm specifications for needed material from drawings, blueprints, tablet or other means

Use lifting devices such as cranes, forklifts or other equipment to place materials/parts where needed

Use appropriate measuring tools, processes and systems to perform First Piece Inspection and other quality checks before, during and after production to confirm material and/or product meets specifications

Actively participates in continuous improvement and corrective action activities

Maintain inventory or material used and general machine maintenance

Perform housekeeping, 5S and other duties as assigned