Entry-Level Machine Operator: Precision & Quality

Nortek Air Solutions; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nortek Air Solutions is seeking a Machine Operator in the United States (Oregon) to operate fin press, expander press, and hairpin tubing press, and to perform leak tests, rework, and various assembly tasks. You will set up automatic or semi-automatic machines and monitor meters, temperatures, and pressures to meet production specs.

You will also be responsible for quality checks, scrap tracking, and reporting to the Team Leader.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; trade school preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience or equivalent training.
• Ability to follow written changeover procedures and instructions.
• General sheet metal knowledge and QA exposure.
• Good math skills to interpret drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow written instructions and basic mechanical drawing specifications for equipment operations and changeover requirements.
• Performs work by hand and with fixtures and machines, such as drilling, screwing, and bolting necessary to assembly work, disassembles as required. May perform operations such as sizing copper tubing to coil fin.
• Monitor meters, gauges, valves, viscosity, temperatures, pressures, related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process specification.
• Perform machine and quality checks as outlined in the work standards. Immediately report any out of specification product to the Team Leader or Operations Manager.
• Account for machine scrap. Complete all required scrap tags and labels for scrap tracking. Process scrap as directed by the Team Leader or Operations Manager.
• Report and assist maintenance crew in the repair, adjustments, and preventative maintenance.
• Complete any required reports as directed by the Team Leader or Operations Manager.
• Comply with all activities related to product safety, legality, regulatory compliance and quality.
• Maintain a clean working environment and follow all safety guidelines and policies always. Report any unsafe conditions to the Team Leader or Operations Manager.
• Maintain good communication with team members.
• Verify use of correct materials by inspection and parts lists; identify and correct process and material defects.
• Perform basic math calculations to maintain accurate counts of parts produced, adequate parts supply.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Team Leader or Operations Manager.

Skills

Sheet metal knowledge

Quality Assurance

Attention to detail

Math skills

Heavy object handling

Teamwork

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operations

Job description

Nortek Air Solutions is seeking a Machine Operator in the United States (Oregon) to operate fin press, expander press, and hairpin tubing press, and to perform leak tests, rework, and various assembly tasks. You will set up automatic or semi-automatic machines and monitor meters, temperatures, and pressures to meet production specs.

You will also be responsible for quality checks, scrap tracking, and reporting to the Team Leader.