LSA Fabrication - Apprentice Operator

Oscar Winski Company; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Oscar Winski Company is seeking an Apprentice Operator in Lafayette, IN, to take charge of operating and maintaining essential processing equipment. The role involves processing work orders, ensuring safety checks, and adhering to production rates.

A high school diploma or equivalent is mandatory, along with strong skills in reading tape measures and mechanical understanding. This position requires attention to detail and the ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to learn AX software and understand production procedures.
• Must be able to read and interpret mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain processing equipment.
• Process work orders using AX software.
• Ensure equipment safety checks before use.

Skills

Ability to read tape measure

Attention to detail

Good math and analytical skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to work in a team

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Tape measures

Steel squares

Job description

Overview

Job Location: Lafayette Steel and Aluminum of Lafayette - Lafayette, IN 47904
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: None
Travel Percentage: None
Job Category: Manufacturing

Principal Objective of Position: The Apprentice Operator is responsible for operation and maintenance of processing equipment. They are responsible for accurately and efficiently producing products to customer requirements and standards provided on the work order. The Apprentice Operator, once trained, is responsible for completing all equipment safety checks before use.

Essential Functions

• Process work orders from AX software
• Measure materials before and after using tape measures, calipers, and steal squares
• Operate machine from the work area
• Label and package finished products
• Run material according to production schedule
• Match material tags with work order
• Assist with moving materials
• Inspect machine parts before and after operation
• Perform safety checks on machines prior to production
• Understand production rates and run order per work order
• Call Quality for 1st/mid/last piece inspections
• Measure and record required QA checks
• Review operator troubleshooting program
• Review and understand machine PMs
• Understand and follow operator cleaning and inspection frequency

Other Responsibilities

• Assist in good housekeeping practices – keep work area and walkway clean and free of debris
• Report to supervisor when supplies are low
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent, required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Ability to learn and understand AX
• Must have the ability to effectively read a tape measure
• Must have the ability to proactively maintain machines
• Must pay attention to detail
• Good math, verbal, mechanical, and analytical skills
• Must have the ability to work on a team as well as independently
• Basic computer and printer use
• Steel square use
• Understanding of production procedures
• Must be able to work safely, watch out for the safety of others, and maintain work areas in a clean and orderly condition
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints or mechanical drawings
• Must be able to communicate effectively and lead others
• Must be able to effectively train others on assigned machine
• Must have pride in work, be very cautious of product appearance, and desire to keep machinery in good working condition
• Ability to understand and follow Safe Job procedures and safety documentation
• Ability to understand and follow training documents
• Understand and follow PPE requirements
• Understand and follow operator cleaning and inspection frequency

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools (caliper, micrometer, etc.), preferred
• Pior experience working in manufacturing, preferred
• Pior experience working with AX to process orders, preferred
• Pior experience with inspection tools such as micrometers and calipers, preferred

Work Environment

The Apprentice Operator is required to work in a manufacturing environment facility. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.