Job Title: Machine Operator I Department: Manufacturing FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Supervisor Positions Supervised: N/A Summary Responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining machinery to ensure machinery produces high-quality products. Essential Job Duties • Ensure machinery runs smoothly and is properly maintained including shot blast, metal shears, saws, and brakes. • Operate machinery and equipment according to safety protocals and instructions. • Move materials and ensure paperwork and parts are maintained with each work order for proper routing to next area. • Troubleshoot issues and perform maintenance, report immediate concerns to Maintenance. • Perform quality control, follow reporting and recordkeeping procedures, and report problems to supervisor. • Comply with all safety and health regulations. • Clean machinery and maintain cleanliness in work area. Required Qualifications -- Required qualifications to effectively perform the job. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. (Additional requirements may be designated by position.) • This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. • Ability to perform basic mathematical operations. • Ability to take accurate measurements using a variety of devices such as tapes, and rulers. • Previous work experience is preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities -- May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills and abilities commonly associated with this position. • Ability to read and interpret work orders, blueprints, production schedules, and instructions. • Ability to learn and differentiate types of structural steel types. Page 2 • Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing. • Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously. • Knowledge of Work Environment -- Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. • Manufacturing environment. Exposed to high noise levels and temperature extremes, uneven surfaces, and often very dusty. Physical Abilities - Activities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below 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 essential functions. • Required to use close vision and be able to focus and visually determine shapes and colors. • Ability to hear audible signals and warnings from machines, equipment and plant warning systems. • Regularly required to talk and hear; frequently required to sit, stand and bend at the knee and waist, and walk. • Must be able to have repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement to type and work on machine controls or computer to program machines. • Ability to lift heavy equipment and loads up to 50 lbs. routinely. Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, reach sit and to stand or walk for long periods of time. • Must have finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination to work on machinery. • Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.