Machine Operator

Talos Engineered Products LLC•Lewisburg, TN

13d

About The Position

A Talos Machine Operator plays a crucial role in the manufacturing process, ensuring that equipment and machinery operate smoothly, and the product meets quality standards for our customers. The Talos team is made up of dedicated and passionate individuals who take pride in delivering projects with expected results while managing stakeholders expectations and improving lives.

Requirements

Must be able to read and understand various measuring tools such as a tape measure, calipers, or micrometers.
Must be able to learn and/or run at least one piece of manufacturing equipment.
Must be able to acquire a general understanding of quality expectations and standards.
Must be able to read and understand blueprints/work orders, to ensure proper components are being used in the product.
Must be able to lift minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly throughout the shift.
Must have a positive attitude everyday as defined by leadership and peers.
Must be able to set up and run multiple pieces of equipment.
Must be able to work independently without the direction of others, while producing quality work without defect.
Must be able to troubleshoot issues with assigned primary machine.
Must be able to train Level I Machine Operator.
Must be self-motivated.
Must have a full understanding of the manufacturing process at Talos in regard to product flow and the impact of the Machine Operator position on downstream processes.
Cannot have 7 or more points on attendance record.
Must be able to direct product and materials through the department for maximum efficiency.
Must understand and follow all quality protocols for the department as defined by the QC team.
Ability and willingness to mentor class I and class II Machine Operators.
Ability and willingness to set the work pace, including managing machine schedule.
Have knowledge or experience in other departments and actively pursue work in those areas when work is slow in your primary machine.
Show attention to ensuring quality products.
Have a positive and friendly attitude.
Have good communication skills.
Able to work efficiently with cross-functioning teams.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain manufacturing equipment.
Ensure product meets quality standards.
Read and understand measuring tools (tape measure, calipers, micrometers).
Learn and/or run at least one piece of manufacturing equipment.
Acquire a general understanding of quality expectations and standards.
Read and understand blueprints/work orders.
Lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly throughout the shift.
Set up and run multiple pieces of equipment.
Work independently while producing quality work without defect.
Troubleshoot issues with assigned primary machine.
Train Level I Machine Operators.
Direct product and materials through the department for maximum efficiency.
Understand and follow all quality protocols for the department.
Mentor Machine Operators.
Set the work pace, including managing machine schedule.
Demonstrate leadership skills.
Have knowledge or experience in other departments and actively pursue work in those areas when work is slow in your primary machine.