Machine Operator, 2nd Shift

Position Summary:

The Machine Operator’s primary responsibility is operating production equipment, including punch presses, press brakes, folding machines, turret presses, saw drill boxes, flat bed lasers, Kuka lasers, tube benders, buffing lines, and CNC mills.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be willing and able to work in an environment exposed to elements that can include but are not limited to coolant, dust, mist, elevated noise, and uncontrolled temperatures.

Accountabilities:

• Feed the necessary raw materials or parts to semi-automated machines.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with 6S procedures, rules and regulations.
• Sand and deburr parts.
• Support Dee Zee's environmental policy with proactive process implementation, improvement suggestions, reducing waste and acting on environment performance results & findings.
• Tend to the machine and product to ensure quality and proper operation.
• Complete daily machine check sheets and production recording.
• Ensure quality parts are being produced by making frequent quality checks.

Qualifications:

• 1+ year of manufacturing and/or machine operation experience preferred.
• Ability to stop the production line and/or prevent shipment of products due to nonconformance or potential nonconformance products to our customers.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Effective communication.
• Must be quality-focused and maintain an organized, safe work area.
• Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools needed.
• Ability to follow first-piece inspection and approval procedures prior to full production.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints.

• Ability to read a tape measure, micrometer, protractor and other inspection tools.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.