Machine Operator

Senior plc•New Braunfels, TX

78d•Onsite

About The Position

Machine Operators are responsible for operating fabrication machines such as shears, rolls, brake presses, forming machines, punches, planishers, burn tables, stake welders and lathes to cut, shape and bend metal plate and sheet.

Requirements

Must have sufficient visual acuity to operate machines and visually inspect parts produced.
Required to stand, walk and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; to talk and hear, to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel or crouch.
Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds – all with the assistance of a variety of lifting devices/equipment.
Good command of the English language, both written and spoken.
Must have good organizational and communication skills and ability to work well with external and internal customers.
Able to read and interpret drawings and follow work instructions.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; use basic hand held measuring tools.

Nice To Haves

Technical school graduate preferred.
Related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Review schedule, prioritize daily work, review specifications and blueprints to determine machine and material requirements.
Operate equipment as needed to produce parts within required tolerances.
Review inventory against anticipated work load to maintain adequate stocking levels. Detects and reports defective materials to management.
Design and implement work methods and procedures to increase productivity and improve throughput.
Follow all safety rules regarding machine operation and proper guarding.
Organize and maintain work area to achieve safe, clean and efficient operations.
Performs other duties and assignments as directed by management.