Job Summary:
TheSkilled Machine Operator I is the base level machine operator position in the Company.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following with other duties assigned as necessary:
- Reviews job/production orders and interprets accompanying prints and drawings to determine job requirements, check for accuracy of information, and identify any discrepancies or special needs.
- Selects and/or verifies materials, processes and equipment required to perform assigned jobs.
- Adjusts fabricating machine(s) according to required set-up.
- Prepares and cleans product surfaces, as necessary, for desired operation.
- Operates machines fabricating various components and structures.
- Monitors machine performance and output during production to ensure proper results.
- Cleans and maintains work area (daily), fabricating equipment and other tools of the trade.
- Works in a safe manner at all times.
- Insures that all work is done in accordance with and adheres to IEA’s ISO and Quality standards.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
Physical Demands:
- Maximum lifting requirement (pounds): 100 (infrequently), 50 (frequently).
- Maximum moving requirement (pounds): 200 (with assistance).
- Maintaining physical condition necessary for the following: Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, stooping, squatting, and twisting upper body; occasional climbing or sitting.
- Working at heights off the ground: Not applicable.
- Vision requirements: Close, distance, and peripheral vision; depth perception.
Work Environment:
Work location(s): Metal fabrication/welding/assembly shop, plant grounds.
Exposure to: Hot objects (burns), glare (flashing), sparks and flying objects (metal chips and scale), fumes, airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, moving mechanical parts/equipment, wet/humid (non-weather) conditions, inclement weather conditions, moving mechanical equipment, and noise levels of 85dBA or above.
Personal protective equipment requirement: Safety glasses, ANSI safety shoes. Other protective clothing including gloves, outerwear and ear protection as necessary. Additional equipment as per job site requirements.
Position Requirements:
Key skills, abilities and knowledge:
- Basic knowledge of metal fabricating.
- Basic knowledge of operating procedures for press brake and turret desirable.
- Ability to perform basic math computations associated with metal fabrication desirable.
- Knowledge of properties of structural metals and related items desirable.
- Skill in using and maintaining fabricating equipment and related tools of the trade including scales, protractors, fixed angle and radii gauges.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and the ability to follow safe work practices.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with others.
- Experiential: No less than one year of specific fabricating machine (as assigned) experience.
- Educational: Formal apprenticeship training is desirable but not essential.
- Certificates, Licenses: Forklift operator certification.
- Other: Medical approval required where applicable (eye examination to operate laser).
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