Machine Operator

NRP Jones LLC • La Porte, IN

2h

About The Position

Position Overview:
Operate 6 or 8 spindle screw machine to fabricate parts. Load steel bars into machine, cycle machine, detect malfunctions in machine such as warn or damaged cutting tools. Run productions lots, communicate with co-workers regarding production runs and maintain safe, organized and clean work environment.

Essential Job Functions
Operate one or more screw machines
Read and understand blue prints
Set up machine(s) for different parts being run and maintain acceptable setup times
Able to sharpen tools
Read micrometers and calipers
Inspect and check quality of work as directed by foreman
Maintain production efficiency
Clean and lubricate assigned machines

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Mechanical background
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
Use and be familiar with measuring tools
Understand and carry out detailed written and oral instructions
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
Ability to perform basic housekeeping chores

Requirements
Education
High school diploma or GED, or experience in a manufacturing environment with some mechanical background required.
If not a fully qualified operator there is a training period offered. The training begins with Trainee-Apprentice with progression to Class A setup & Fully
Qualified Operator.

The above job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

Requirements

• Mechanical background
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Use and be familiar with measuring tools
• Understand and carry out detailed written and oral instructions
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Ability to perform basic housekeeping chores
• High school diploma or GED, or experience in a manufacturing environment with some mechanical background required.

Responsibilities

• Operate one or more screw machines
• Read and understand blue prints
• Set up machine(s) for different parts being run and maintain acceptable setup times
• Able to sharpen tools
• Read micrometers and calipers
• Inspect and check quality of work as directed by foreman
• Maintain production efficiency
• Clean and lubricate assigned machines

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED