Utility Worker - Entry Level

Electric Materials; North East (Erie County); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Electric Materials is seeking a machine operator to set up and run equipment for sawing, forming, bending, trimming, deburring, degreasing and plating to produce quality components. You will read blueprints and travelers, plan work, and use lifting equipment as needed, while following safety policies.

Candidate should read drawings, follow travelers and specs, and be able to stage material. Prior forklift operation and basic shop math are advantageous for timely production.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints, drawings, travelers and specifications to plan work in proper sequence.
• Operate various equipment to saw, form, bend, trim, debur, degrease, plate to produce quality components.
• Follow safety policies and wear required safety gear.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate equipment to saw, form, bend, trim, debur, degrease, plate.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specs to plan operations for quality parts.
• Assist in training others and maintain clean, safe work area.

Skills

Sawing

Forming

Bending

Trimming

Deburring

Blueprint Reading

Plate Work

Education

1-year certificate from college/technical school

2–3 years related experience or training

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

SUMMARY:

Operateawidevarietyofmachinesandequipmenttoproducequalitycomponentsinatimelymanner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Set up and operate equipment to saw, form, bend, trim , debur, degrease, plate and to perform other ancillary operations. Must be able to read blueprints, to work from drawings, travelers and specifications to plan work in proper operational sequence to produce quality components. Utilize various types of lifting equipment as needed to move and stage material for all operations in department. Must adhere to all Company safety policies and procedures. Assist in training where needed. Other duties will be assigned as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Oneyearcertificatefromcollegeortechnicalschool;ortwotothreeyearsrelatedexperienceand/or training;orequivalentcombinationofeducationandexperience.

MATHEMATICAL and/or COMPUTER SKILLS:

Abilitytoadd,subtract,multiply,anddivideinallunitsofmeasure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to use basic shop math. Knowledge ofcomputeroperationandrelatedsoftwarerequired.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Operate fork lift truck (will be licensed in accordance with OSHA power industrial truck operator requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may lift and or move up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. with the use of jib cranes and other moving and lifting devices. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. It is the employee's responsibility to properly utilize all required safety equipment and apparel at all times. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and loud continuous noise. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Detect quantity discrepancies, defective material, unusual conditions or operating difficulties and report to proper supervision. Will complete data transactions where necessary. Perform changing lubrication, cleaning and maintenance of equipment when necessary. Will maintain a clean and orderly work area at all times. A working knowledge of all job related Quality Management System operating procedures and work instructions is required.

Compensation details:

22.49-23.93 Hourly Wage