Machine Operator

Machine OperatorMachine Operators are responsible for operating fabrication machines such as shears, rolls, brake presses, forming machines, punches, planishers, burn tables, stake welders and lathes to cut, shape and bend metal plate and sheet.Responsibilities include reviewing schedules, prioritizing daily work, reviewing specifications and blueprints to determine machine and material requirements. Operators must operate equipment to produce parts within required tolerances, review inventory against anticipated work load to maintain adequate stocking levels, detect and report defective materials to management, design and implement work methods and procedures to increase productivity and improve throughput, follow all safety rules regarding machine operation and proper guarding, organize and maintain work area to achieve safe, clean and efficient operations, and perform other duties and assignments as directed by management.Key skills and experience needed include sufficient visual acuity to operate machines and visually inspect parts produced, ability to stand, walk and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; to talk and hear, to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel or crouch, ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds all with the assistance of a variety of lifting devices/equipment.Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED required, technical school graduate preferred, related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred, good command of the English language, both written and spoken, good organizational and communication skills and ability to work well with external and internal customers, ability to read and interpret drawings and follow work instructions, and ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; use basic hand held measuring tools.Why join Senior Flexonics Pathway? Senior Flexonics Pathway's compensation package includes competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, an employee recognition program, matching 401k plan, paid vacation and tuition reimbursement.