Understanding the potential hazards and safe equipment operating practices in a manufacturing environment; Understanding of the quality systems and guidelines that impact areas of responsibility including; component specifications, equipment operating parameters, data collection and cleanliness requirements; Ensures all potential equipment deficiencies and component defects are properly identified throughout areas of responsibility to ensure adherence to quality guidelines; Operation of process test equipment to ensure process outputs in areas of responsibility conform to specified requirements (drawings and validated procedures); Basic operation of custom machinery within manufacturing area. Operation may include: general machine operation, line balancing, loading assembly and packaging equipment with components, preventive maintenance and cleaning; Exercises effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with a broad group of cross-functional staff including production team members, QA, Maintenance and Engineering staff members; May provide guidance and training to lower level production personnel including other Machine Operators; Ability to perform electrical/mechanical adjustments.