Machine Operator, Day Shift

Spirax Group•Ogden, UT

About The Position

As a crucial part of Chromalox’s operations, the Machine Operator sets up and operates automatic or manual production machines, cuts sheet metal, and operates annealing or brazing furnaces, towers, or bending equipment according to blueprints and specifications. The role includes inspecting products and work for conformance, performing scheduled preventative maintenance, contributing to quality and efficiency improvements, and maintaining a clean and orderly work area. The operator may cross-train and work at different department workstations as production needs require.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience with production processes, machines, and/or tools.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, proportions, and decimals.
Experience using measuring devices to meet drawing dimensions and specifications.
Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, work orders, work instructions, diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Continual attention to detail, follow-through, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret blueprints, engineering specifications, and shop orders to determine machine setup, production methods, and sequence of operation.
Select, position, and secure dies, blades, cutters, and fixtures using rules, squares, shims, templates, hand tools, and built-in gauges.
Position and clamp stops, guides, and turntables; adjust controls to regulate machining factors such as pressure, adjustment rolls, blade angle, and machine speed.
Locate and mark bending or cutting lines and reference points on workpieces using measuring instruments or templates.
Position workpieces against stops and guides or align layout marks with dies or cutting blades.
Start machines and observe operations; reposition workpieces, change dies, or adjust settings for successive passes as needed.
Inspect or measure work using rules, gauges, and templates.
Operate production-machine control panels to start automatic cycles.
Monitor machine operations, material supplies, and workpiece positioning to detect malfunctions, supply needs, or misaligned parts.
Perform routine preventative machine maintenance as scheduled and required for TPM.
Work individually and as part of a team to develop and implement quality and efficiency improvements.
Conduct tests and inspections of products or processes and verify that work conforms to specifications.
Cross-train and demonstrate competency in essential department functions at different workstations as production needs require.
Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships and train or teach others.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area free of excess materials.
Support and participate in company, department, and safety policies, procedures, programs, and activities.