Job Description:  Machine Operator

Job Title: Machine Operator

Main Purpose of the Job:

Primary duties include general production labour activities under the direction of a mentor employee that include product assembly and various machine operation actions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Setup and change product materials in accordance with the production plan

• Continuously maintain or exceed production efficiency goals

• Operate or tend automatic or multi-purpose machines including wire looms to produce metal parts and metal products such as wire screening, fencing, tinware, metal baskets, racks, hooks, metal tubing and similar articles

• Fit and assemble components using hand and power tools

• Clean, polish, file or otherwise finish products

• Check products for quality and other specifications

• May clean and lubricate machinery

• Work in accordance with all Health and Safety policies and procedures

• Other duties may be assigned accordingly

Qualifications:

• Secondary School Diploma or higher

• Previous manufacturing experience

• Aptitude for Math, problem solving, computer and mechanics

• Attention to detail

• Ability to work and communicate well with others

• Proficiency with hand tools

• Willing to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods

Working Conditions

• Machine Operators almost always work indoors, in a warehouse setting, work outdoors on rare occasions to work in special working conditions.

• Dusty working environment

• Work near co-workers, but usually have a few feet of space

• Wear gloves, hard hats or other protective attire

Physical Requirements

• Strength Guidelines

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Motion Parameters

Prolonged standing, walking, lifting bending, squatting, kneeling

• Vision and Hearing Requirements

Are often exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable

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