Machine Operator

Victaulic • Atlanta, GA

3d

About The Position

The Machine Operator executes defined manufacturing processes to produce conforming parts while meeting safety, quality, and production expectations. Applicable roles include Profiling Operator, Grooving Operator, CNC Operator, and VBSP Former, each with levels 1–3.

Performance evaluation, skill progression, and advancement are based on documented system data and direct leadership validation. Mendix data is used to confirm productivity, attainment, and system usage; supervisor, lead, and trainer feedback validates safe operation, quality output, skill application, and readiness for progression. No single data source determines outcomes; operational data and leadership assessment are reviewed together and applied consistently across roles and levels.

Progression ranges from qualification in one machine operation role at Level 1, to qualification in two roles with at least Level 2 in both at Level 2, and qualification in three or more roles with at least Level 3 in three or more at Level 3. The Machine Operator–Lead additionally provides production-floor support, supports safety and FEM initiatives as an area representative, assists the Production Supervisor when needed, balances production when required, guides and trains operators, reinforces best practices, and tracks training and reinforcement efforts.

Requirements

• Qualification in one machine operation role for Machine Operator–Level 1.
• For Machine Operator–Level 2, meet all Level 1 requirements and qualify in two machine operator roles, holding at least Level 2 in both.
• For Machine Operator–Level 3, qualify in three or more machine operator roles and hold at least Level 3 in three or more roles.
• For Machine Operator–Lead, meet all Level 3 requirements.
• Consistent attendance and adherence to the assigned schedule and call-in protocol.
• Safe equipment operation and compliance with safety rules and PPE requirements.
• Ability to follow work instructions and inspection plans and produce conforming parts.
• Ability to record production information and output accurately in required systems, including Mendix.
• Meet production targets and known cycle times.
• Escalate safety, quality, or process concerns and stop work when safety concerns or defects arise.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned manufacturing processes according to standard work.
• Follow documented work instructions and inspection plans.
• Verify part conformance at the point of use.
• Maintain safe work conditions and use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Record production, scrap, and downtime data in required systems.
• Escalate safety, quality, or process concerns immediately.
• Maintain an organized and clean work area.
• Report to work during the assigned schedule, follow the call-in protocol, and remain at the workstation during working times.
• Follow Victaulic’s Code of Conduct and safety rules; stop work for safety concerns.
• Follow inspection plans, produce conforming parts, and stop work for defects.
• Meet production targets, accurately record output in Mendix, and follow known cycle times.
• For Lead-level duties: provide floor support to production teams; support Victaulic Safety and FEM initiatives as an area representative; assist the Production Supervisor’s day-to-day activities when needed; balance production when required; guide and train new machine operators; reinforce knowledge and best practices; and track training and reinforcement efforts.
• Participate in weekly touchpoints with employees and observations. The provided description ends before completing this duty.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed