A machine operator sets up, runs, and monitors industrial machinery in manufacturing or production plants. Their main duties include loading raw materials, checking products for quality, doing basic machine maintenance, and following strict safety rules to meet daily production goals.
Core Responsibilities
Setup and Operation: Prepare, calibrate, and start machines based on work orders and blueprints.
Material Handling: Load raw materials or components into equipment and unload finished items.
Quality Control: Inspect finished parts using tools like gauges or calipers to catch defects.
Monitoring and Adjusting: Watch equipment during runs and make minor fixes or calibrations to keep output accurate.
Maintenance and Safety: Clean work areas, perform routine equipment upkeep, and wear required safety gear.
Record Keeping: Log production output, material use, and machine performance reports.
Key Skills and Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience: 1 to 3 years working with production or manufacturing equipment.
Technical Abilities: Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long shifts, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Attention to Detail: Strong focus on precision, measurement, and safety compliance. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Numbers & Facts
Location
Batesville, MS
Salary
$15 Per Hour
Skills
Blueprintsunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Equipmentunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Schematicsunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
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