Automated Equipment Operator (Wire/Cage Manufacturing MBK)

Jensen Infrastructure; California (MO); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Jensen Infrastructure in Lockeford, CA is seeking an Automated Equipment Operator to maximize output and ensure top product quality while maintaining safety on the shop floor. You will operate the MBK Wire Cage Machine, move cages for EPak Pipe monitoring, and contribute to a smooth production line.

The role reports to a Manager or Supervisor and is an hourly position with a starting wage between $25.00 and $30.00 per hour, reflecting the local manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must read specifications and work orders.
• Ability to operate and regulate machine controls safely.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment.

Responsibilities

• Read specifications and work orders to determine production sequence.
• Prepare machine for production by positioning dies, stops, guides and turntables.
• Set and adjust controls to regulate machining.
• Locate and align work pieces and monitor quality during production.
• Maintain raw material inventory and stock levels.
• Document production and quality logs and report irregularities.
• Execute shift cleanup and properly store tools at shift end.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Punctuality

Safety awareness

Reading specifications

Attention to detail

Tools

MBK Wire Cage Machine

Job description

What You'll Be DoingThe Automated Equipment Operator is a key position in our Lockeford, CA plant. Every day you're maximizing the output of products and ensuring that the product line being manufactured is at top quality while operating safely. Reporting to the Manager or Supervisor, the position operates a MBK Wire Cage Machine. The role monitors the machine as it manufactures the wire cage. After the cage is removed from the machine, the operator moves cages to an area where the EPak Pipe monitor will place them on the pallets. This position hourly starting wage is: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour.

Principle Accountabilities

• Demonstrates willingness to take direction and follows instructions.
• Adheres to schedule and maintains regular attendance at work-site. Works overtime as assigned.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment, returns all tools after use to proper storage location, and performs routine housekeeping (i.e.: cleaning, organizing). Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. Identifies unsafe working conditions and notifies supervisor.
• Determines sequence of operations by reading specifications and work orders.
• Prepares machine for production by positioning and securing dies, stops, guides, and turntables.
• Regulates machining by setting and adjusting controls.
• Produces parts by locating and marking reference points on work piece; positioning or aligning work piece against stops and guides; operating equipment.
• Maintains specifications by observing operations; detecting malfunctions; inspecting parts; adjusting controls.
• Resolves production problems by altering process to meet specifications; notifying supervisor to obtain additional resources.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains raw material inventory by checking stock to determine amount available; anticipating needed stock; placing and expediting orders for stock; verifying receipt of stock.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Executes cleanup procedures at the conclusion of the shift.