PRODUCTION MACHINE OPERATOR - Weekend Shift (Friday - Sunday)

LISI Aerospace•Torrance, CA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Machine Operator performs the basic set up and operates automatic machines in accordance with established shop practices. This role involves performing basic set ups and operating up to three automatic machines to produce parts according to blueprints, router package, specifications, and/or special instructions. The operator is responsible for recognizing and detecting machine out-of-tolerance issues and making necessary adjustments, performing basic trial runs to check accuracy, and checking parts for conformance to specifications using gauges, SPC, and shop floor systems. Minor machine malfunctioning and in-process inspections are to be remedied by the operator, with major discrepancies reported to a lead or supervisor. The role also includes determining and performing proper feed and speed combinations, providing information to support teams, and performing work operations under supervision. Additionally, the operator will check and rework tooling as needed, lay out parts for machining operations, examine products for quality standards, and perform record keeping, data entry, housekeeping, and adhere to all safety regulations. Compliance with federal, local, and state government rules, LISI Aerospace policies, and HSE Procedures is mandatory. The operator must attend all provided training, adhere to HSE procedures, policies, and plans, conform to reporting requirements, and maintain safe operating procedures. Any known or suspected nonconformance must be immediately reported to management. Continuous improvement of HSE performance through objectives, targets, measurement, and reporting is expected, along with participation in waste elimination initiatives.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Working experience of manufacturing environment procedures.
Minimum of 1 - 3 years experience and/or training within an Aerospace fastener manufacturing &/or industrial shop; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Must be able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to Team Members of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Knowledge of basic shop math.
Ability to calculate in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to perform these operations using units and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Ability to comprehend detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Knowledge of basic computer skills and departmental applications: SPC & Shop Floor System.
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, speak or listen, and walk.
Must be able to use eye-hand coordination, repetitive hand movement and manual dexterity use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Must frequently bend, reach to shoulder level and lift, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 30 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Hearing level within normal/average range.
Team Members will be required to wear personal safety equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, or proper footwear PPE in specified areas.
Be familiar with the main health and safety risks and the main environmental impacts relating to the scope of his/her work.
Be familiar with the site's HSE policy and objectives.

Nice To Haves

Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses experience to complement data; understands the work flows and procedures, production control, and knowledge of continuous improvement.
Technical Skills – Understands and has working knowledge of the manufacturing production control and use of machinery operation process, procedures and function; use and understand basic computer entry and processing skills.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens intently to others and seeks clarification; Provides clear and pleasant responses to inquires regardless of the situation.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Places success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions.
Cost Consciousness - Works within directions of the department’s resources.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities of self and others; Uses time efficiently; Plans for resources in a creative way only adding cost as absolutely necessary; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Participate in the development and promotion of the HSE culture.
Be exemplary in terms of health, safety and the environment, in particular by: Respecting and ensuring respect for the instructions and rules established in the field of health, safety and the environment (in particular the LISI golden rules).
Immediately correcting, whenever possible, or reporting to his or her superiors and/or the HSE department, any malfunction or risky situation in the fields of health, safety and environmental protection.
Implementing preventive actions to reduce the environmental footprint and control health and safety risks.
Participate, upon request, in analyses (of risks, incidents) and HSE working groups related to his/her professional scope.
To be able to make proposals for improving working conditions and limiting environmental impact.

Responsibilities

Performs basic sets up and operates up to three automatic machines to produce parts according to blueprints, router package, specifications and/or special instructions.
Recognizes and detects machine out-of-tolerance and adjust controls or control media as required.
Performs basic trial runs to check accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
Checks parts for conformance to specifications using gauges, SPC and shop floor system.
Recognizes and remedies minor machine malfunctioning and in-process inspections. Major discrepancies are reported to lead or supervisor.
Determines and performs proper feed and speed combinations.
Provide necessary information to Manufacturing team, Engineering Team or others to document procedures and drawings.
Performs work operations under supervision.
Checks tooling and reworks as needed to keep machine running.
Lays out parts for successive and continuous machining operations.
Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards, by following blueprints or work instructions.
Performs record keeping, data entry, housekeeping, and follows all safety regulations.
Responsible for complying with the rules and regulations set forth by Federal, Local, and State government, LISI Aerospace, and HSE Procedures.
Responsible for attending all training provided and for adhering to all HSE procedures, policies, and plans, conforming to reporting requirements, and safe operating procedures at all times.
Required to bring any known or suspected nonconformance for all company procedures or legal requirements to management’s attention immediately.
Continually seek opportunities to improve our HSE performance by establishing objectives and targets, measuring progress, and reporting our results.
Works under recommended waste elimination initiatives specifically related to the manufacturing production function such as recycling opportunities to elimination or minimize production waste.
Performs a variety of other related duties as assigned.