Machine Operator II

Shapco Inc•Lubbock, TX

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Machine Operator II is responsible for operating machinery. Machine Operator II involves basic tasks related to machine operation and production support. Machine Operator II works under some supervision and follows established procedures to ensure the efficient and safe operation of equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent. Adequate work experience may be substituted in lieu of a diploma or GED.
Willingness to follow written or oral work instructions and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time.
Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to learn new tasks quickly.
Ability to read and or use calipers, veneers, and micrometers.
Strong attention to detail and quality orientation.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
Follow safety protocols and procedures (e.g. constant use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)).
Perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Previous machine operating experience in a manufacturing facility.
Familiarity of various manufacturing tools and machinery including but not limited to facers, lathes, CNC’s, and other mechanical machinery.
Ability to work well with others, be organized, and detail-oriented.
Willingness to work any shift that may include overtime as required.
Bilingual language skills in English and Spanish, a plus.

Responsibilities

Ability to start and stop the machine safely with some supervision.
Control and adjust machine settings (e.g. speed) to improve machining results, with supervision.
Ability to place raw material or unfinished parts and remove finished parts from machine safely, with limited supervision.
Monitor machine operation with limited supervision.
Check part quality with designated measurement instruments.
Understand when and how to stop machine safely.
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance.
Produce quality parts according to manufacturing documents and schedules as directed by Operations’ management.
Record all required logs and documents for record keeping.
Keep a clean and orderly work area.
Perform other duties that may be assigned by Operations’ management.
Read and understand drawings, with some supervision.
Ability to set-up machine for production requirements, with some supervision.
Have minimal understanding of thread dimensions and thread terminology.
Ability to support Machine Operator I with some processes, as needed.
Ability to learn Custom Pipe part number convention.