Machine Operator - Secondary - MS

CASCADE DIE CASTING GROUP INC•Wyoming, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator - Secondary will be required to set up and operate various secondary equipment and perform associated tasks to produce quality products for our customers in a cost-effective and timely manner. Follow and adhere to safety regulations regarding the safe operation of secondary machinery and all other related equipment.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic math, reading, and writing.
High School Diploma preferred.
Basic computer skills.
Lock Out/Tag Out experience.
Adaptability: ability to adjust to new circumstances, or change; is flexible; handles constructive feed-back, effectively.
Communications: communicates both verbally and in writing effectively; listens; documents effectively.
Dependability: ability to work independently and accepts accountability; stays focused; meets work demands; sets personal standards and meets commitments; is reliable, and trustworthy.
Quality of Work: ability to focus on details and accuracy; looks for improvement in processes or procedures; owns/acts own quality issues; exhibits sound and accurate judgement and makes timely decisions.
Strives for Results: manages work load; seeks additional responsibilities and generates innovative, cost-saving revenue generating ideas; manages priorities and time; plans and is organized; demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment to goals; is a good steward of company resources.
Team Orientation/Ability to Work with Others: collaborates; cooperates, provides excellent customer service: both internal and external; teamwork.
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
Possess good physical stamina and coordination.
Read standardized work instructions, operate machines and tools, and perform quality inspections.
Promptly detect and respond to visual and auditory safety instructions, alarms, and signals.
Wear personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs, and steel-toed safety shoes.
Work in a loud manufacturing environment that is not climate controlled (conditions can be hot or cold) and/or in hazardous environments.
Continuously and repetitively use hand positioning to grip/grasp devices such as hoists and a wide range of power and vibrating tools or other equipment.
Frequently and repetitively: Bend, push, pull, twist, kneel, crouch, and reach to perform work.
Lift or carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds and periodically care or lift materials weighing up to 50lbs.
Occasionally sit, and climb (including ladders and lifts).
Recognizes potential exposure to mechanical, chemical, electrical, and explosive hazards.

Responsibilities

Read, comprehend, and follow written, standardized work instructions and trained procedures to perform any secondary machinery.
Visually inspects castings during operation to comply with customer specifications and minimize scrap defects.
Complete tasks and targeted production goals on a daily basis to meet production standards and efficiency standards.
Knowledgeable on performing hourly checks using gauges.
Follow the scrap and containment procedures.
Able to identify defects on die castings.
Know the proper procedures for packing parts.
Learn new tasks and adapt to frequent job duty changes which includes cross training and working on multiple machines as required by business and manpower demands.
Accurately enter data into production software and quality systems.
Properly completes daily paperwork.
Regularly report for work on time with a desire to perform to the best of your abilities.
Work overtime hours as required and be available for emergency overtime when the need arises.
Perform Process Specific Training Form duties if available.
Work safely around and/or while operating heaving equipment or manufacturing machinery.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area consistent with safety, work rules, and regulations.
Other duties are assigned from time-to-time.
Complies with all company employment policies, procedures/processes, and programs. Performs duties in compliance quality, safety, and manufacturing requirements.
Work cooperatively with others in a team environment.
Exhibit Companies Core Values.
Participate in continuous improvement activities.
Ability to work in other classifications or departments as needed.
Follow all standardized work instructions including quality inspection processes.
Communicate and exchange problem areas with supervisors and fellow coworkers.