Machine Operator 1 - 2nd shift

BlueScope Buildings North America; Rainsville (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueScope Buildings North America is seeking a Machine Operator 1 to set up and operate production equipment to exact specifications. You will readBlueprints, adjust settings, and ensure on-time completion in a fast-paced manufacturing environment at our Alabama facility.

Responsibilities include operating shaping equipment, performing First Piece Inspections, maintaining safety and quality standards, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred: 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines to cut, punch, bend, weld or shape material to meet current material demands.
• Set up machine and confirm specifications for needed material from drawings, blueprints, tablet or other means.
• Use lifting devices such as cranes, forklifts or other equipment to place materials/parts as needed.
• Perform First Piece Inspection and other quality checks before, during and after production to confirm material/product meets specifications.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement and corrective action activities.
• Maintain inventory of material used and general machine maintenance.
• Perform housekeeping, 5-S, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Mechanical knowledge

Production processes

Quality control

Operation monitoring

Mathematics ability

Blueprint reading

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1 year experience in manufacturing

Tools

Oracle ERP

Measuring tools

Square

Hand tools

Drawings/Blueprints/Tablet

Job description

Company Description

For over 100 years, BlueScope continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas and perspective can help shape our future - we look forward to hearing them!

I. Summary of Primary Purpose of the Position

Summarize in 2 to 4 sentences the primary function and value of the position.

Under direct supervision, the Machine Operator 1 sets up and operates production equipment with a basic degree of complexity in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. The Machine Operator 1 reads and interprets blueprints and diagrams to select, position and secure machinery, as well as adjusts machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications and on time.

II. Primary Duties & Responsibilities *

In addition to complying with all safety, environmental, quality, and core policies, and contributing to the company's Zero Harm and Zero Defects commitment, the following briefly describes the 3 to 6 primary activities (not all activities) that are regularly performed, and the approximate percentage of time annually devoted to each (equals 100%).

Percent

• Operate machines to cut, punch, bend, weld or otherwise shape material into specified components to support current material demands 40%
• Set up machine and confirm specifications for needed material from drawings, blueprints, tablet or other means 25%
• Use lifting devices such as cranes, forklifts or other equipment to place materials/parts where needed 10%
• Use appropriate measuring tools, processes, and systems to perform First Piece Inspection and other quality checks before, during and after production to confirm material and/or product meets specifications 10%
• Actively participates in continuous improvement and corrective action activities 5%
• Maintain inventory or material used and general machine maintenance 5%
• Perform housekeeping, 5-S, and other duties as assigned 5%

III. Key Measures

• Safety/Hazard Reporting and Safety Observations
• Attendance
• Productivity - Pieces/Tons Produced, MHPT, Hand-Weld Hours (Actual vs Standard), Lineal Feet/MH
• Quality / Claims
• On Time Delivery
• Scrap / Yield Rate
• Conversion Costs

IV. Tools Required

List the tools required to perform the role - e.g. reports that need to be reviewed in order to make decisions, data sets that needs to be understood.

• Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as outlined in the role specific Job Safety Analysis
• DRW/Drawings/Blueprints/Tablet
• Computer/Oracle ERP System
• Measuring tools
• Square
• Hand tools

V. Education & Experience Qualifications

List qualifications necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities listed above.

Minimum:

• - High School diploma or equivalent, or attend ACT WorkKeys Assessment at certified job profile skill level

Preferred:

• - 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment

VI. Skills & Competencies

List additional attributes, including WITTS capabilities appropriate to role level, necessary to perform duties and responsibilities listed above.

• - Basic computer skills
• - Mechanical -- knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
• - Production and Processing - knowledge of raw materials and production processes
• - Quality Control Analysis - able to conduct tests and inspections of products or processes to evaluate quality
• - Operation Monitoring - capable of watching gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
• - Mathematics ability
• - Ability to read blueprints
• - Mobile Equipment Operation - may require ability to use overhead crane, hoist and/or forklift

VII. Working Conditions & Physical/Mental Demands

Indicate frequency for each activity: N (Never), R (Rarely), O (Occasionally), or F (Frequently)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (Please refer to Job Capability Analysis).

Frequency

Customer Contact

Extensive client contact, visibility, interaction, and exposure. May be required to host clients (existing or potential) and/or speak to senior level executives.

R

Deadlines

Work assignments are typically deadline driven

F

Equipment Usage

Computer usage may be required up to 90 percent of the time and include heavy periods of keyboarding, repetitive motion,