GENERAL OPERATOR I-1st SHIFT

LISI•City of Industry, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Operator I is responsible for operating production machines and accurately measuring products to meet company targets and standards. This role requires the ability to operate at least three secondary production machines, including Drill, Milling, Trim, Tapping, Crimping, Vision, Stamping, Marking, Deburr, Manual Punch Press, and Auto Assembly. The operator must maintain an expected level of competency for these machines as per skill assessments. The position involves observing machine operation for defects or malfunctions, reading blueprints or Manufacturing Orders for product specifications, and inspecting products using various measuring instruments to ensure conformance. It also includes recognizing cosmetic non-conformances and initiating corrective actions, operating the Shop Floor System, performing minor machine maintenance, and reporting equipment malfunctions or non-conformance issues.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
0 – 2 years experience and/or training of manufacturing environment procedures
Ability to run at least 3 of the secondary production machines such as; Drill, Milling, Trim, Tapping, Crimping, Vision, Stamping, Marking, Deburr, Manual Punch Press and Auto Assembly.
Maintain the expected level of competency for production machines in accordance with skill assessments.
Understand and have working knowledge of production processes and procedures.
Able to clearly share expertise and transfer technical knowledge to others.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and use precision inspection instruments.
Knowledge of basic computer systems.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to Team Members of the organization.
Ability to add and subtract six digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
Ability to perform these operations using units and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Ability to comprehend detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of manufacturing environment preferred.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints or other job specifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates secondary production machines under supervision and after JSA trained; is able to comprehend and follow SOP (Standard Operating Procedures), work instructions, and/or special requirements if applicable, including but not exclusive to: Drill, Milling, Trim, Tapping, Crimping, Vision, Stamping, Marking, Deburr, Sorting, EDM and Assembly.
Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunctions.
Reads blueprint or Manufacturing Order (MO) for product specification such as; dimensions, tolerances, number or parts to be formed, and tooling instruction on type tooling required.
Inspects product using calipers, micrometer, scales, templates, or other measuring instruments to verify conformance to blueprint or manufacturing instructions.
Records information such as; in-process inspection, number of products tested, meter readings, and dates and times of work piece production.
Able to recognize cosmetic non-conformances based on Company specifications such as; burrs, galling, cracked edges, slug marks, dimensional changes in production parts and initiate action to prevent non-conformance such as stopping the machine and notifying the department Lead person or Supervisor.
Operates Shop Floor System and records MO information.
Perform minor machine maintenance such as; changing worn accessories, oiling and cleaning machines, and adding coolant to machine reservoirs as part of daily job start/end.
Reports all malfunctioning equipment and non-conformance issues to department Lead or immediate Supervisors and follow the course of actions needed.
Performs record keeping, data entry, house keeping and follows safety regulations.
Responsible for complying with the rules and regulations set forth by Federal, Local, and State government, LISI Aerospace, and HSE Procedures.
Follow all 5S department procedures which include but are not limited to; keeping floors clean of oil and debris, returning tools to proper locations, organize part pans, and performs other housekeeping duties.
Responsible for attending all training provided and for adhering to all HSE procedures, policies, and plans, conforming to reporting requirements, and safe operating procedures at all times.
Required to bring any known or suspected nonconformance for all company procedures or legal requirements to management’s attention immediately.
Continually seek opportunities to improve our HSE performance by establishing objectives and targets, measuring progress, and reporting our results.
Works under recommended waste elimination initiatives specifically related to the manufacturing production function such as recycling opportunities to elimination or minimize production waste.
Performs a variety of other related duties as assigned.