Machine Operator I

Brentwood Industries, Inc.•Reading, PA

23d

About The Position

The Machine Operator is responsible for operating machinery safely and efficiently to produce parts that meet or exceed customer expectations. The role may also involve other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. The position is based in Reading, Pennsylvania, with hours from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry 50 pounds.
Ability to occasionally use a pallet jack to push or pull objects weighing up to 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

Read and understand work orders and bills of materials, or follow oral instructions, to operate machinery and produce parts that meet specifications.
Assist setup personnel with feeding materials into inline forming machines when necessary.
Remove scrap materials from machines and dispose of them according to procedures.
Observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunctions.
Inspect finished products and report quality issues to the Setup Person, Shift Supervisor, or Quality department.
Monitor and measure specified product characteristics using measuring equipment.
Count, label, and pack finished products into totes, cartons, or skids, and transport them to the final packaging area.
Work in different work centers as production needs require.
Enter accurate daily production information into the computer shop-floor data collection system.
Communicate issues to the next-shift Machine Operators at the end of the shift.
Maintain department housekeeping and meet 5S program requirements.
Work effectively in a team environment.
Follow Good Documentation Practices in alignment with QMS and EMS requirements.
Perform work according to established Quality Management and Environmental Management Systems.
Perform job responsibilities in compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety and environmental regulations.