Machine Operator, 2nd Shift

Spirax Group•Ogden, UT

About The Position

As a crucial part of operations at Chromalox, 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. This is a second-shift position, Monday through Friday, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Chromalox is part of Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), which creates electrical process heating and temperature management solutions. Chromalox develops thermal technologies for industrial heating applications and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The role may require cross-training and demonstrating competency in all essential department functions at different workstations as production needs require. The employee supports company, department, and safety policies and activities, and helps maintain a clean and orderly work area. Chromalox states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

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 on machines using measuring and setup tools.
Position and clamp stops, guides, and turntables, and 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, monitor operations, reposition workpieces, change dies, or adjust machine settings as needed for multiple or successive passes; inspect or measure work using rules, gauges, and templates.
Activate automatic production cycles using machine control panels.
Monitor machine operations, material supplies, and workpiece positions to detect malfunctions, supply needs, or misaligned parts.
Perform routine preventive 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 examine work to verify quality, performance, and conformance 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, orderly work area free of excess materials.
Support and participate in company, department, and safety policies, procedures, programs, and activities.