Machine Operator

SKF•Falconer, NY

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator is responsible for the quality and quantity of their work and performs production activities, including setting up and adjusting machines to produce parts to specified dimensions; setting and measuring with gauges according to prescribed methods; presenting parts for inspection; troubleshooting operating conditions; handling materials without damaging products; visually inspecting production parts and tooling; counting parts; changing tools, wheels, and diamonds; completing documentation such as routers and discrepancy reports; and communicating with personnel. The operator may run multiple associated machines and is responsible for maintaining assigned department machines, equipment, and tooling, preserving materials and equipment to prevent rust, and keeping the work area clean and orderly. The role requires safe, self-directed work and teamwork when supervision, management, or engineering support is unavailable. Other department tasks may be assigned by management. The operator receives instructions from management and through routers and prints. They may instruct and train others, communicate with management and coworkers across all shifts, retain on-the-job training and instructions, read MEA instructions, and keep personal notes as needed. This is a union environment; a particular shift cannot be guaranteed indefinitely due to seniority, bumping, and bidding, and employees must be comfortable working off shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, as of June 1, 1994.
As of June 1, 1994, at least two years of experience as a machine operator in an industrial environment, with demonstrated proficiency in shop math, measuring and gauging, blueprint reading, and grinding theory; alternatively, certification in machine trades and/or grinding technology from a vocational-technical educational facility.
The minimum work-experience requirement may be waived if the applicant achieves a medium or above on the General Aptitude Test Battery and/or demonstrates aptitude during the interview process.
Must be comfortable working off shift.
All applicants must complete an SKF application form.

Responsibilities

Perform production work and be accountable for the quality and quantity of work.
Set machines and make adjustments to produce parts to specified dimensions.
Set and measure using gauges according to prescribed methods.
Present parts to inspection areas, including areas outside the department.
Troubleshoot and correct operating conditions.
Handle materials without damaging products and preserve materials and equipment to prevent rust.
Visually inspect production parts and tooling, and count parts.
Change tools, wheels, and diamonds.
Complete documentation, including routers and discrepancy reports.
Communicate with personnel and operate associated department machines and equipment, potentially running multiple machines as assigned.
Maintain assigned department machines, equipment, and tooling.
Read and understand written instructions, including routers, MEA books, and prints.
Maintain a clean and orderly work environment and work safely with consideration for others.
Work independently and as part of a team when supervision, management, or engineering support is not present.
Instruct and train others and communicate with management and workers across all shifts.
Retain on-the-job training and instructions, read MEA instructions, and record personal notes as needed.
Perform other department tasks as directed by management.