Machine Operator

Great Dane LLC•Huntsville, TN

4d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

A Machine Operator performs multiple tasks using handheld pneumatic tools and manufacturing equipment. The role includes building component assemblies and installing and assembling semi-trailers on a production line; specific duties may vary by department. Operators use blueprints and job orders to produce work to specifications, operate and set up machines, inspect product quality, and supply production areas with materials. The work is in an office and plant environment and requires following safety procedures and wearing mandated personal protective equipment.

Requirements

No previous experience is required.
Ability to use pneumatic power tools and equipment, including department-specific equipment such as welding equipment.
Ability to accurately read a tape measure and other measuring tools.
Ability to perform and remember multiple tasks from day to day.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job.
Ability to work with hands in mechanically oriented situations and follow supervisor instructions.
Aptitude to learn and retain new information and work with minimal supervision.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Ability to read and understand shop orders and prints.
Ability to use a computer to verify necessary information.
Ability to organize and lead a crew of 3–4 employees.
Ability to stand and move about on concrete for 8–12 hours a day.
Ability to see, walk, bend, reach, grasp, stoop, kneel, twist, crawl, carry, climb ladders, work overhead, push, and pull.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds multiple times daily throughout the shift.
Ability to maneuver large parts and assemblies weighing up to 180 pounds using material-handling lifting devices.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness.
Must wear mandated personal protective equipment, including protection for eyes, ears, hands, head, body, and feet.

Responsibilities

Ensure finished products meet specifications based on blueprints and job orders, including confirming dimensions and tolerances.
Operate machines according to blueprint specifications and tooling instructions, including setting fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut, and operation sequences.
Set controls to synchronize machine actions for product operations in the required sequence.
Conduct machine startups and produce sample products when necessary, then measure parts for conformance to specifications.
Adjust die settings using machine controls to ensure products meet specifications and quality standards.
Supply the work area with materials using overhead cranes, forklifts, hand or powered carts, or manual carrying.
Keep equipment and the work area clean and orderly.
Follow safety and security procedures.
Use a computer to verify necessary information.
Inspect products as instructed by standard operating procedures.
Help minimize scrap and waste, identify potential cost savings, and use supplies efficiently.
Meet or exceed required production levels.
Organize and lead a crew of 3–4 employees.
Perform other routine duties as needed.