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Machine Operator II

Terex Corporation•Brandon, SD

About The Position

The Machine Operator II operates brake presses, cutoff saws, and shears in a general production environment. The role involves interpreting job specifications and truck specification documents, setting up and operating machinery, checking work for accuracy and defects, and performing minor machine maintenance and fabrication work. The operator is expected to meet production goals, maintain a clean and safe work area, identify process improvements, assist other team members and departments, and work near customers when needed. The position requires regular standing and walking, handling tools and controls, and occasionally lifting or moving items up to 50 pounds. The work environment can be moderately to occasionally loudly noisy and may be warm or cool depending on weather and other factors.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent experience.
  • Ability to use basic hand and power tools.
  • Ability to read and use a tape measure for precise measurements.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Ability to maintain attendance within company guidelines.
  • Ability to retain and apply instructions.
  • Positive attitude.
  • Ability to work overtime on short notice.
  • Ability to embrace change.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to read and understand truck specification documents.
  • Ability to communicate and understand in English.
  • Ability to work within safety guidelines.
  • Self-motivation.
  • Ability to work with little to no supervision after two weeks.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
  • Ability to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crawl over, under, and around equipment.
  • Ability to regularly lift or move up to 15 pounds, frequently move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Vision abilities including close, peripheral, and color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

  • Operate the brake press.
  • Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
  • Set stops or guides to specified lengths using a scale, rule, or template.
  • Position work pieces against stops or align layout marks with the die or blade.
  • Activate machinery using buttons or pedals.
  • Observe machine operation to detect work-piece defects or machine malfunctions.
  • Measure work-piece dimensions to check machine accuracy.
  • Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from work pieces.
  • Perform minor maintenance, such as oiling machines, dies, or work pieces.
  • Set up and maintain fabrication and machine-shop machines and perform burning work.
  • Self-check work and inspect prior processes.
  • Meet production goals.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area.
  • Initiate process improvements when able.
  • Work in close proximity to customers as needed.
  • Operate equipment or tools needed to perform the job.
  • Assist other team members and departments as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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