Machine Operator 1 - 1st Shift

Bluescope Buildings North America•Jackson, TN

About The Position

For over 100 years, BlueScope continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas and perspective can help shape our future - we look forward to hearing them! Under direct supervision, the Machine Operator 1 sets up and operates production equipment with a basic degree of complexity 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 on time. In addition to complying with all safety, environmental, quality, and core policies, and contributing to the company's Zero Harm and Zero Defects commitment, the following briefly describes the 3 to 6 primary activities (not all activities) that are regularly performed, and the approximate percentage of time annually devoted to each. The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job. Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

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
Maintain inventory or material used and general machine maintenance
Actively participates in continuous improvement and corrective action activities
Perform housekeeping, 5-S, and other duties as assigned