Machine Operator

JOB POSTING

JOB TITLE: Machine Operator

DEPARTMENT: Manufacturing

REPORTS TO: CNC Supervisor

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

This position is responsible for performing basic machinist duties under supervision. Work with mills and lathes, operate complex machines and perform preventive maintenance of machines. Performs related work ensuring the product meets exacting specifications and standards.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Some experience in metal works preferred.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) aided milling and grinding.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES:

• Load and run quality approved parts.
• Check all dimensions and visual aspects of parts as instructed.
• Maintain an organized work area.
• Follow directions accurately and consistently.
• Performs machinist work involving fabrication of specialized parts.
• Maintains strict tolerance requirements in the manufacture of parts.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on devices and systems.
• Records machine data for reporting and record-keeping purposes.
• Contacts supervisory personnel when raw product, events or finished products are not conforming to required standards.
• Prepares documents as required to perform inventory or audit.
• Computes amounts of workload capacity and running time.
• Confers and corresponds with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, and
• nonconformance to specifications.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Tracks and uploads appropriate date into MRP program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory or management personnel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Seeing: Required
• Speaking: Required
• Hearing: Required
• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Sitting: Rarely
• Lifting: Frequently, up to 75-pounds
• Carrying: Frequently, up to 75-pounds
• Pushing: Occasionally
• Pulling: Occasionally, up to 60-pounds
• Climbing: Often
• Balancing: Occasionally
• Bending: Frequently
• Twisting: Occasionally
• Reaching: Frequently
• Grasping/Handling: Frequently, for dexterity, fine finger handling
• Stooping/Crouching: Occasionally
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Crawling: Rarely

Environmental Conditions:

Inside: 90% Outside: 10%

Temperature Conditions: Controlled -in Excess of 70-degrees - occasionally

Knight Enterprises Management, L.L.C. is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected factor by country, regional or local law. Knight's policies regarding recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training and all other personnel matters are free from discriminatory practices and are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. To view the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster, please go to the following link: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf