Machine Operator - 2 / Floater

Connecticut Spring & Stamping; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Spring & Stamping is seeking a versatile operator to tend machines and support multiple departments. The role requires attention to quality, ability to follow instructions, and basic math skills.

You may assist with packing, record-keeping, and bench work as part of a manufacturing team. Work involves operating heat set equipment and presses, adhering to safety and housekeeping standards, and maintaining production records.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or demonstration of equivalent skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to understand written instructions.
• Manual dexterity skills.

Responsibilities

• Tend Machines.
• Stop the machine when parts do not meet requirements.
• Commit to quality control procedures and observe deviations.
• Maintain production records and assist with packing duties as needed.
• Assemble packing materials and label cartons per customer specs.
• Perform bench work in various departments such as sorting or testing.
• Operate listed equipment and use fixtures and gauges as assigned.
• Maintain adherence to company policies, environmental and safety standards.

Skills

Basic math

Manual dexterity

Instruction following

Written instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Multi-talented, flexible employees who are highly adaptable and are willing to lend their skills – and learn new ones – to help wherever it is needed. Possess the qualifications and skills necessary to perform a variety of different job duties Work under direction, tending a variety of machines.

Position Responsibilities

Tend Machines

• Working to department procedures.
• Responsible for stopping the machine when parts do not meet requirements.
• Alert to deviation changes-visual only. Use and understand principles of quality control.
• Maintains production records. May be required to stack skids or pallets in designated areas.
• May be required to dispose of scrap, cardboard boxes, etc.
• May be required to perform packing duties. This includes receiving packing instructions to customer specifications, insuring correct packing materials are being used and cartons are properly labeled.
• May be required to assemble packing materials as required.
• Performs various bench work assignments in various departments such as sorting, testing, etc.

Department Goals

• 100% productivity rate

Tasks Based On

Department

• Operate Heat Set Equipment, Bench Top Resistance Welders, Automatic Power Press, Secondary Automatic Press, Spring Coiler, Spring Secondary Grinder, Spring "Kick" Press, Spring Automatic Set Out Machine, Bench Grinder, Assembly Equipment, Riveters. Uses Fixtures, Gages, etc. as assigned.

Other

• Maintains adherence to company policies, environmental and safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
• Observes company processes and makes recommendations for improvement.
• May be required to assist or otherwise instruct other personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Attendance is an essential function of the job.

Qualifications

Education

Experience

• High School graduate or demonstration of equivalent skills.
• Basic math skills
• Ability to understand and follow instructions
• Ability to understand written instructions.
• Manual dexterity skills.

Physical Requirements

• Visual Sharpness (corrected) to operate machines (including visual inspection procedures).
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work. Substantial movements (motions) of the arms, wrists, hand and /or fingers.
• Ability to lift objects from lower to a higher position or moving horizontally from position-to-position.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs unassisted.

The above description reflects a general outline considered necessary to describe the principle function of the job identified. It shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job