Machine Operator (Manufacturing)

SafeRack produces World-Class products that are proudly made here in America. We work diligently to innovate new products and processes that drive safer, smarter, and more effective solutions. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility has been expanded multiple times over the past decade to accommodate our growth. We offer our production employees competitive pay, quarterly bonus opportunities, excellent health benefits, and a fantastic working environment. Come join our winning team!
As a Machine Operator your main responsibility is to setup and operate the machine according to Standard Work Instructions (SWI), part print specifications and work orders. Your detail, safety, and attentiveness are critical to regular equipment inspection and the ability to measure dimensions, align parts and produce parts according to production instructions.
Responsibilities:

Receive work orders and drawings and setup equipment according to machine programs/part specs

Follow instruction from Team Lead to ensure priorities are aligned with the production plans
Document daily production and machine performance data in support of the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program
Performs operator daily maintenance of machine and tooling as required
Maintains a safe work environment, operates within OSHA guidelines and utilize required PPE and LOTO procedures
Preform first part inspections and make all necessary machine adjustments required to guarantee the parts are dimensionally within tolerance
Utilize measuring devices such as protractor, vernier calipers, micrometer, thickness gage, machinist square, etc. to check and verify accuracy of work & the ability to make machine/program adjustments to compensate for variation form drawing tolerances.
Participating in daily shift meetings and reviewing work orders to preform daily work
Recommend drawing changes, equipment changes or improvements, reduce setup time and tooling costs
Observes machine to detect malfunctions and faults & communicate observations with team lead/maintenance tech
Participate in Kaizen activities to support continuous improvement to identify areas for process improvement, cost and waste reduction
Maintains tooling and machines at the Operator level in support of the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program
Maintains 5S workplace organization in support of the SPS Lean Program