Machine Operator, Lvl C - 3rd Shift

The Greenbrier Companies, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. seeks a Machine Operator Level C to operate various machinery, achieve dimensional tolerances, and optimize cutting conditions for long tool life. You will follow prints, measure parts, and maintain equipment in a production environment.

Responsibilities include safety checks, teamwork, and documenting measurements. Candidates should be able to learn speeds/feeds and identify defects for quality control.

Qualifications

• Learn and understand basic machine operation.
• Maintain focus and attention to detail while multitasking.
• Use measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and tape measures.
• Learn process for adjusting speeds and feeds of machines.
• Work and communicate effectively within a team.
• Identify defects or out-of-tolerance measurements and report to management.
• Document measurements and criteria clearly when required.
• Establish and maintain productive working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Follow all EHS rules and regulations.
• Produce parts per print requirements using various machinery.
• Measure part dimensions with calipers, micrometers, or other tools.
• Maintain tools and equipment to maximize tool life.
• Perform safety checks on every machine and keep the area clean.

Skills

Learn machine operation

Attention to detail

Team communication

Defect recognition

Documentation of measurements

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Tape measures

Job description

Summary

The Machine Operator Level C is responsible for operating various types of machinery to produce parts within dimensional tolerances, using select feeds and speeds based on alloy type, to obtain the best cutting conditions, and producing the longest tool life.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Follow all EHS rules and regulations.
• Produce parts according to print requirements, and produce tooling, fixtures or other parts using various types of machinery.
• Measure part dimensions using calipers, micrometers, or other types of measurement.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good, clean working order to maximize tool life.
• Perform safety checks on every machine, keeping work area clean and orderly.
• Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to special processes.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to learn and understand basic machine operation.
• Ability to focus and pay close attention to detail while managing and prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Ability to use or learn to use measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and tape measures.
• Ability to learn process for determining and regulating speed and feed rates of machines.
• Ability to work and communicate within a team setting.
• Ability to recognize defects, out-of-tolerance measurements and escalating those matters to management.
• Ability to document measurements and other criteria legibly when required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• One to three years’ work experience.
• Experience working in a production environment using heavy industrial equipment and/or machinery.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Exposure to a production environment that requires work both inside and outside in hot, cold, wet, humid, dry, and dusty conditions. Employees are required to use personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate.

Physical Activities and Requirements

Frequency Key

Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day).

Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5: 5.5+ hours/day).

Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day).

Working Postures

• Sit: Occasionally
• Walk: Frequently
• Bend: Frequently
• Kneel/Squat: Frequently
• Crawl: Occasionally
• Climb: Occasionally
• Reach Forward: Frequently
• Reach Upward: Frequently
• Handling/Fingering: Occasionally

Lift / Carry Requirements

• 5-10 lbs: Frequently
• 10-25 lbs: Frequently
• 25-50 lbs: Occasionally
• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

Push / Pull Requirements

• Less than 10 lbs: Frequently
• 10-25 lbs: Frequently
• 25-50 lbs: Frequently
• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

EOE including Vet/Disability

Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources at [e-mail] or call 503-684-7000.