Machine Operator

Victaulic•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Machine Operator executes defined manufacturing processes to produce conforming parts while meeting safety, quality, and production expectations. The role applies to Profiling Operator 1–3, Grooving Operator 1–3, CNC Operator 1–3, and VBSP Former 1–3. Operators follow standard work, documented work instructions, and inspection plans; verify parts at the point of use; maintain safe work conditions and required PPE; record production, scrap, and downtime; and promptly escalate safety, quality, or process concerns. They are expected to maintain an organized work area, meet production targets, follow known cycle times, and accurately record output in Mendix. Performance, skill progression, and advancement are assessed using documented system data and leadership validation. Mendix data confirms productivity, attainment, and system usage, while supervisor, lead, and trainer feedback validates safe operation, quality, skill application, and readiness for progression under normal production conditions. Outcomes are based on both operational data and leadership assessment. Progression ranges from qualification in one machine operation role at Level 1, to qualification in two roles with at least Level 2 in each at Level 2, and qualification in at least three roles with Level 3 in each at Level 3. The Lead level includes all Level 3 requirements plus floor support, safety and FEM initiative support, assistance with supervisors’ day-to-day activities, production balancing when needed, operator guidance and training, reinforcement of best practices, and tracking training and reinforcement efforts.

Requirements

Qualification in one machine operation role for Level 1.
For Level 2, meet all Level 1 requirements and qualify in two machine operator roles, holding at least Level 2 in both.
For Level 3, qualify in three or more machine operator roles and hold at least Level 3 in three or more roles.
For Lead, meet all Level 3 requirements.
Follow Victaulic’s Code of Conduct, safety rules, required PPE practices, work instructions, and inspection plans.
Demonstrate consistent attendance, safe equipment operation, quality performance, cross-training engagement, and proper Mendix utilization.
Meet daily production attainment metrics and maintain low rework.
Remain receptive to learning and demonstrate engagement.

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.
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 call-in protocol, and remain at the workstation during working times.
Stop work when safety concerns or quality defects arise.
Meet production targets, follow known cycle times, and accurately record output in Mendix.
For Lead-level duties: provide floor support; support Victaulic Safety and FEM initiatives as an area representative; assist the production supervisor when needed; balance production when required; guide and train new machine operators; reinforce knowledge and best practices; and track training and reinforcement efforts.