Machine Operator I

AAF Latinoamérica; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

AAF International is seeking a Machine Operator I in Louisville, KY. The role requires safely operating machinery, setting up workstations, and following lean and quality practices to meet production schedules.

Responsibilities include daily equipment setup, reporting issues, performing TPM checks, and maintaining a clean, safe work area. Prior manufacturing experience is preferred and a high school diploma is encouraged.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing helps performance.
• Must be able to read and understand instructions.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate equipment and perform tasks in assigned workstation according to procedures.
• Set up workstation equipment daily and produce quality products per schedule.
• Report issues to supervisor and troubleshoot production issues.
• Load raw materials and maintain cleanliness per 6’s standards.
• Perform quality checks on produced parts.

Skills

Reading instructions

Manufacturing experience

Tape measure reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measure

Hand tools

Job description

Machine Operator I

Location: Louisville, KY

Job Type: Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer

AAF International is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, uniform servicemember status, age, disability or any other legally recognized protected personal characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate equipment and perform tasks in assigned workstation in accordance with company procedures and practices.
• Accurately set up assigned workstation equipment daily and complete assigned operations efficiently and effectively to produce a quality-compliant product per production schedule.
• Report any issues affecting production to supervisor and troubleshoot/resolve workstation equipment production issues.
• Safely load raw material into position for production of quality-compliant goods.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area following 6’s standards.
• Perform quality checks on parts produced to maintain quality-compliant parts.
• Other duties as may be assigned.
• Participate and drive 6’s, Lean, Quality and safety initiatives.
• Perform daily, monthly, yearly TPM checks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior work experience in manufacturing is preferred.
• Must be able to read and understand instructions.
• Must have ability to read tape measure.
• Ability to work at other stations at any given time.
• Ability to keep machines in satisfactory performance status.
• General knowledge of hand tools and general mechanical items.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• May be required to lift up to approximately 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand at workstation for a long period of time.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, fumes and dust particles.
• Must be able to travel throughout the facility to obtain information needed to perform job functions.
• Must be able to withstand both hot and cold atmosphere depending on weather conditions.