LSA Fabrication - Apprentice Operator

Oscar Winski Company•Lafayette, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Apprentice Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining processing equipment to produce products accurately and efficiently according to customer requirements and work-order standards. Once trained, the operator completes required equipment safety checks before use. The role is based in a manufacturing facility and includes operating machinery, inspecting and measuring materials and products, completing quality checks, and maintaining a clean and safe work area.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to learn and understand AX software.
Ability to read a tape measure effectively.
Ability to proactively maintain machines.
Attention to detail.
Good math, verbal, mechanical, and analytical skills.
Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
Basic computer and printer skills.
Ability to use a steel square.
Understanding of production procedures.
Ability to work safely, look out for others’ safety, and keep work areas clean and orderly.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints or mechanical drawings.
Ability to communicate effectively and lead others.
Ability to train others effectively on an assigned machine.
Pride in work, care for product appearance, and desire to keep machinery in good working condition.
Ability to understand and follow safe-job procedures, safety documentation, training documents, and PPE requirements.
Ability to follow operator cleaning and inspection frequencies.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers.
Prior manufacturing experience.
Prior experience using AX to process orders.
Prior experience with inspection tools such as micrometers and calipers.

Responsibilities

Process work orders using AX software.
Measure materials before and after processing using tape measures, calipers, and steel squares.
Operate machines from the work area and run material according to the production schedule and work order.
Label and package finished products.
Match material tags with work orders.
Assist with moving materials.
Inspect machine parts before and after operation.
Complete safety checks on machines before production.
Understand production rates and run orders according to work orders.
Call Quality for first-, middle-, and last-piece inspections.
Measure and record required quality-assurance checks.
Review the operator troubleshooting program and understand machine preventive-maintenance requirements.
Follow operator cleaning and inspection frequencies.
Assist with housekeeping by keeping the work area and walkways clean and free of debris.
Notify the supervisor when supplies are low.
Perform other duties as assigned.