Machine Operator 1

Marmon Holdings, Inc.•Trussville, AL

About The Position

The Machine Operator 1 sets up and operates production machinery, following company safety guidelines and policies. The role supports manufacturing processes by preparing and handling materials, monitoring equipment and product quality, recording production information, and packaging or transferring products. The operator may assist coworkers and perform duties in other shop, office, or warehouse areas as needed. Attendance during the regularly scheduled shift, including arriving on time and being ready to work at the start of the shift, is an essential duty. Additional projects, duties, or assignments may be directed by management. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and some machine operator experience or training on specific machine processes. They must be able to learn basic computer skills and company-specific software and be proficient in English. Following a conditional offer, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

Requirements

High school graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
Some machine operator experience or training on specific machine processes.
Ability to learn basic computer skills and become proficient in company-specific software.
Proficient in English.
Ability to complete additional job-related screening processes following a conditional offer, as permitted or required by applicable law.
Ability to meet the attendance requirements for the regularly scheduled shift.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate production machines in accordance with company safety guidelines and policies.
Examine products for conformance to quality standards and monitor equipment for malfunctions.
Lift, handle, load, and unload raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using hoists or other equipment.
Verify finished-product counts, identify or tag parts, and check whether product orders are complete.
Assist helpers performing less-skilled duties by delegating tasks and communicating time constraints for work procedures.
Record production information, including quantities tested, production readings, and production dates and times.
Start machines and equipment to begin production processes.
Separate products according to weight, grade, size, and material composition, and separate defective products for reprocessing.
Place products on work surfaces or in equipment for further processing, inspection, or wrapping.
Remove products, machine attachments, and waste material from machines.
Pack and store materials and products, and tie products in bundles for further processing or shipment.
Transfer products, materials, tools, and equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks or powered lift trucks.
Signal coworkers to direct movement of products during production.
Prepare raw materials for processing.
Read gauges and charts and record the data obtained.
Clean and maintain work areas, machines, equipment, vehicles, and products.
Change machine knives using wrenches and applicable tools.
Assist in other shop, office, or warehouse areas as needed.
Attend work during the regularly scheduled shift, arrive on time, and be ready at the workstation at the start of the shift.
Perform additional projects, duties, or assignments as directed by management.