Machine Operator - Forge Press Facility

The Perryman Company • Houston, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Perryman Company in Houston, PA is currently hiring for Machine Operators in the Forge Press Facility. Key Accountabilities Participates in daily production and maintenance activities of machines. Uses HMI’s to interact with PLC’s (Programmable Logic Controller) to control the process equipment, make adjustments, perform general troubleshooting and other interactions with the machinery. Recognizes when automatic programming is malfunctioning or in need of maintenance or modifications and works towards identifying a cause and establishing corrective actions with supervisors and engineers. Loading and unloading machines using forklifts, overhead cranes and by hand. Move and stage materials to be processed. Perform preventative maintenance on machines, as required. Perform manufacturing operations according to the company’s quality system. Cleans and organizes workstations on a daily basis and as required. Other duties as necessary.

Requirements

• One year of experience or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience are preferred.
• Must be able to use the computer-operated machinery and associate software programs.
• High mechanical aptitude.
• Detailed record keeping regarding process parameters.
• Ability and willingness to learn.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine production reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and stand for 8 to 12 hours a day.
• Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds regularly.
• May be exposed to extreme heat.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Participates in daily production and maintenance activities of machines.
• Uses HMI’s to interact with PLC’s (Programmable Logic Controller) to control the process equipment, make adjustments, perform general troubleshooting and other interactions with the machinery.
• Recognizes when automatic programming is malfunctioning or in need of maintenance or modifications and works towards identifying a cause and establishing corrective actions with supervisors and engineers.
• Loading and unloading machines using forklifts, overhead cranes and by hand.
• Move and stage materials to be processed.
• Perform preventative maintenance on machines, as required.
• Perform manufacturing operations according to the company’s quality system.
• Cleans and organizes workstations on a daily basis and as required.
• Other duties as necessary.

What This Job Offers

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