Machine Operator

United Way of Greenville County; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ACERO is seeking a skilled Machine Operator to manage equipment setup, start-up, shut-down, and routine inspections on-site in Indiana. You will contribute to safety, quality, productivity and cost improvements in existing manufacturing processes.

You will work with supervisors and engineers to resolve production problems, read SPC charts, train others in assembly techniques, and ensure cleanliness of equipment. The role requires teamwork and a proactive approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Operate tool functions in full production mode.
• Determine error codes and restart steps to resume operations.
• Basic troubleshooting on error codes and fault conditions.
• Identify material status and plan replenishment.
• Read and interpret SPC charts and tool-station patterns.
• Collaborate with technicians and engineers to develop tool knowledge.
• Support process or tool experiments.
• Work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for equipment start-up, set-up, shut-down, malfunction detection, and inspection.
• Feed product into the hopper or feeding device into designated equipment.
• Maintain safety procedures and uphold quality metrics.
• Confer with supervisors to plan and review work activities and resolve production problems.
• Explain assembly procedures to other workers.
• Ensure cleanliness of equipment under responsibility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tool operation

Error handling

Troubleshooting

Material planning

SPC reading

Team collaboration

Process experimentation

Teamwork

Job description

Advertised Job Type: Permanent - Full-time regular employment

Work Type: On Site

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Machine Operator will be responsible of the equipment and ensure proper set up, start up, shut-down procedures and safe operation. The operator will play a key role in improving safety, quality, productivity, and cost on existing manufacturing processes.

Engage in safe work behaviors and adhere to all organization's safety standards and regulations.

Responsible for equipment start-up, set-up, shut-down, malfunction detection, and inspection to resolve or escape.

Feeds product into the hopper or other feeding device(s) into designated equipment

Basic knowledge of the use of PLC's programming.

Responsible for the support of automation equipment in a manufacturing environment and support of existing automation systems.

Identify basic mechanical, electrical, and computer systems issues or alerts and reset appropriately.

Interpreter and follow maintenance procedures.

Confer with supervisors, peers, or engineers to plan and review work activities and resolve production problems.

Explain assembly procedures or techniques to other workers.

Understand the usage of calipers, quality department tools, and adhere to production quality metrics and standards.

Ensure cleanliness of equipment in your responsibility regularly.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Operate tool functions in full production mode.
• Determine error codes and restart or next steps to resume operations.
• Basic trouble shooting on error codes - determine fault condition.
• Identify material status - replenishment and schedule.
• Able to read and interpret SPC charts, trends and out of control tool station patterns.
• Able to work with technicians and engineers to further develop tool knowledge and ownership.
• Able to support process or tool experiments.
• Work in a team environment.

Safety Requirements

• Safety glasses.

Physical Requirements

• Activity
• Percentage
• Standing / Walking
• 100%
• Lifting of up to 50lbs
• 50-75%
• 75 - 100%
• Use of fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders
• 75 - 100%
• Non-Climate Control.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Dusty
• Enclosed environments
• Exposure to paint, adhesives and petroleum products odors.

ACERO is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Assertive Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.