Job Description

The Machine Operator will perform a variety of standard operations to produce welded wire mesh and meet production schedule requirements, meet all quality specifications, perform set-ups, changeovers and assist with routine maintenance.

Responsibilities:
~ Work from specification sheets, job orders, written and verbal instructions
~ Set-up manufacturing process while ensuring the speed and temperature of equipment is in accordance with prescribed levels for various wire size and types
~ Determine materials that are necessary as indicated by production specifications, and ensure all process tanks are filled to proper levels as prescribed by engineering, supervision, and Quality Control
~ Select correct wire for production run and ensure proper installation; feed wire leader through machine and position for pick up
~ Operate equipment, making temperature, speed and product adjustments to equipment as needed and per protocols to maintain quality and quantity control during processing
~ Perform minor maintenance and general upkeep of line equipment
~ Correct cause of improper processing
~ Report serious problems to the maintenance department or supervisor
~ Ensure that all products are properly tagged
~ Use skimming/drowsing tools in performing those operations
~ Use Uni-shear or splice tools during training or while assisting, use hand tools for equipment adjustments
~ Use various hand and electrical power tools, micrometer, plug gauge, supplies and equipment to perform job
~ Maintain necessary records
~ Move materials as necessary in the performance of duties or as directed
~ Detect and report improper operation of faulty equipment and unusual conditions to the supervisor
~ Maintain work area and equipment in clean, safe and orderly condition.  Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations along with maintaining quality standards
~ Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor/manager

Requirements:
~ High School Diploma required or equivalent with 2-5 years of experience as a machine operator or outstanding mechanical aptitude
~ Must be able to work independently
~ Must be detail oriented and organized
~ Maintain a clean work area.
~ Lifting requirements up to approximately 50 lbs.
~ Maintain high levels of efficiency and quality
~ Good mechanical aptitude

Physical Demands:
~ On feet for most of shift
~ Lifting up to approximately 50 lbs.
~ Pushing, pulling, turning, twisting, and bending
~ Moving heavy weight material, such as wire mesh rolls
~ Repetitive hand motion

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