MACHINE OPERATOR 1ST & 2ND SHIFTS

ZipRecruiter; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Machine Operator to join their manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality parts, operating furnaces and presses, and following safety protocols. This role requires someone who can work with extreme heat and is comfortable in a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating heavy machinery, particularly in heat treatment.
• Understanding of blueprints and technical specifications.
• Ability to follow safety protocols in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Review production schedules and work orders for machine setup.
• Load and unload parts into the furnace and operate required machinery.
• Conduct hardness testing and ensure adherence to quality standards.

Skills

Machine Operation

Safety Procedures

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift

Cranes

Job description

Job Summary:
The Machine Operator is responsible for producing quality parts for our customers.
Operators will review production schedules and work orders to determine processing sequences, furnace temperatures, shaping specifications, and heat cycle requirements for parts to be heat-treated.

Essential Functions:

1. Study blueprints, manuals, and dispatch specifications to determine dimensions, tolerances, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
2. Locate and retrieve parts using carts or a stand-up forklift.
3. Load and unload parts into the furnace using cranes.
4. Set up furnace loads to correct temperature, working with extreme heat.
5. Physically move parts to the next stage.
6. Operate presses, cranes, and machines.
7. Learn all aspects of Heat Treat processes, such as quenching, normalizing solutions, first temper, scrapping, final temper, etc.
8. Conduct hardness testing and inspection work.
9. Follow the department's continuous improvement plan in daily work activities.

Non-Essential Functions:

1. Promote safety by working in a safe manner at all times, in accordance with company policies.
2. Sweep and maintain a clean area around the machine.
3. Remove trash from the work area.
4. Write up completed job orders.

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