Machine Operator

What We're Looking For

The Machine Operator is responsible for set-up, operation and maintenance of machinery to fabricate steel, cut steel materials using machinery and/or hand equipment, or maneuver materials to and from other work areas. Team Member will ensure a clean, safe working environment and complete daily and routine maintenance on their machines. The Machine Operator will troubleshoot and problem solve on a daily basis, perform Quality/ Control Stop Checks, and know and understand the policies, procedures, and processes of EMIT. Some additional responsibilities of this position are:

• Adjust and correct machine set-up and eliminate product defects
• Operate the plate roll, plasma table, saw, shear and grind
• Monitor machine cycles and mill operation to detect jamming and to ensure products conform to specifications
• Examine, inspect, and measure raw materials and finished products to verify conformance to specifications
• Stop machines to remove finished work pieces or to change tooling, setup, or work piece placement, according to required machining sequences
• Modify programs to account for problems encountered during operation and save or document modified programs
• Build machine production plans to utilize time and material efficiently
• Recognize production parts and sort according to material and/or workstation
• Recognize, set up, maintain, and operate machinery and power tools common to the manufacturing trade, including but not limited to: grinders, drills, hand tools, and specialized machine tools
• Lift/Push/Pull heavy loads and assist with part assembly on large equipment
• Operate overhead crane and rig lifting straps to move large parts
• Read technical drawings in both 2D and 3D versions
• Complete necessary material tracking procedures and be thorough with inspecting, unloading and storing raw materials.
• Handle various projects, and other duties, as assigned, to meet business needs.

Work Conditions

• Team Member is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside
• Team Member is subject to extreme heat; temperature of 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind or humidity
• Team Member is subject to extreme cold: temperatures typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental condition such as wind and humidity
• Team Member is subject to noise and must wear hearing protection. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level
• Team Member is subject to hazards including: moving parts, machines, and vehicles
• Team member is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Required Skills

• Possess exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to follow schedules and instruction from supervisors to work at a pace to complete all daily tasks
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude
• Ability to maintain equipment and keep a clean, safe and orderly workspace
• Ability to identify and prioritize tasks
• Successful candidate will understand the importance of safety, and place it in the highest regard
• Strong work ethic and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Be punctual and become part of the team
• Must be able to operate forklift and become certified

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 – 3 years machine operating experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of various machine operation preferred
• Knowledge of metal working and hand tool operation desired

Physical Requirements

• Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Lifting: Occasionally raising objects weighing up to 70 lbs. from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles
• Stooping: Frequently bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees
• Crouching: Occasionally bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine
• Reaching: Frequently extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Standing: Continuously remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time
• Walking: Frequently moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another
• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force of 100 lbs. in order to thrust forward, downward or outward
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert with force of 100 lbs. in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion
• Repetitive motions: Frequently making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers while demonstrating proper body mechanics
• Visual acuity: Team Member is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating hand tools where the job is at or within arm’s reach; performing skilled trade tasks of a non-repetitive nature; or operating a forklift

EMIT Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At EMIT, we provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, compensation, training, promotion, transfer, leaves of absence, and termination.