Machine Operator I

Curbell•Brookneal, VA

About The Position

This position sets up and operates CNC machining centers, mills, lathes, router equipment, and other production machinery to fabricate and repair parts and products. The Machine Operator produces quality products to precise specifications and within time constraints, working with moderate supervision or some guidance. At some locations, the role also includes general warehouse duties such as shipping and receiving. The position involves reading and interpreting blueprints, sketches, parts lists, and assembly instructions; verifying specifications; and inspecting parts using standard quality assurance equipment. The employee maintains equipment through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs. Warehouse-related work may include filling orders, operating a forklift and other warehouse equipment, cutting material to size, loading and unloading trucks, and processing shipping and receiving activities in SAP. The role also supports problem solving, safety, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Ability to set up and operate production machinery.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, parts lists, and assembly instructions.
Ability to inspect parts against prints and specifications using standard quality assurance inspection equipment.
Ability to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot malfunctions, and make minor equipment repairs.
Core competencies: detail orientation, multitasking, sense of urgency and work ethic, creativity and innovation, communication skills, and process improvement and best practices.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate production machinery, including CNC saws, lathes, milling machines, drills, shapers, boring mills, and grinders, to fabricate and repair parts and products.
Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, parts lists, and assembly instructions, and verify product specifications.
Conduct dimensional and visual inspections of parts against prints and specifications using standard quality assurance inspection equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, and make minor repairs as needed.
Communicate product errors, equipment issues, and other problems that may arise while fulfilling orders.
Fill orders in a timely manner by operating warehouse equipment and machinery, including forklifts; compute and optimize yields; and cut material to size.
Load and unload delivery trucks as needed and use SAP to receive and ship materials.
Process operational activities in SAP through work orders and prepare documentation such as transfer orders, bills of lading, delivery notes, work orders, and call tags for non-conforming material.
Resolve assembly and production issues and communicate problems in the product line, equipment, or order fulfillment.
Participate in continuous improvement activities and submit ideas to drive improvement.
Keep the workplace and environment clean and safe, follow company safety policies and procedures, and identify ways to improve safety.
Perform other duties as assigned.