Machine Operator, 2nd Shift

Spirax-Sarco Ltd.•Harrisville, UT

10d

About The Position

As a crucial part of operations, the Machine Operator sets up and operates automatic or manual production machines, cuts sheet metal, and operates an annealing/brazing furnace, tower, or bending equipment according to blueprints and specifications. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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 in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, proportions, and decimals.
Experience using various 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 in 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 onto machines 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.
Operate machines, reposition workpieces, change dies, adjust machine settings for successive passes, and inspect or measure work using rules, gauges, and templates.
Activate automatic production cycles using control panels.
Observe machine operations, material supplies, and workpiece positioning to detect malfunctions, supply needs, or misaligned parts.
Perform routine preventive maintenance on machines 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 products or work conform to specifications.
Cross-train and demonstrate competency in essential departmental job functions at different workstations as production needs require.
Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships; train and 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.