Machine Operator in Withee, WI at Wakefield Thermal Solutions

Job Description

General Labor (shifts 1^st, 2^nd  and 3^rd ), 10% 2^nd or 15% 3^rd shift differential – include Saw Assistant, Saw Operator, Stretcher, Material Handler, Assembly & Shipping.  Major responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Work as part of a team in the manufacturing or fabrication process
• Required to read work orders, execute written/verbal instructions, and record production data
• Ability to use various tools such as tape measure, height gauge, caliper or square to verify against specifications
• Ensure quality of parts before forwarding to the next operation
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred

Description: 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Machine Operator is responsible to inspect the equipment at the beginning of each shift, along with an audit that all safety devices and emergency switches are operational.
• Counts and measures outgoing items to compare identifying information against orders; examines material for surface defects and handling damage.
• Prepares materials for shipping by measuring, packaging and labeling.
• Operates material handling equipment & tools such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, dollies or air wrenches to assemble, move stock or reorganize storage.
• Responsible for cleanliness of his/her own work area and the general housekeeping of the Company.
• Actively participate, in all established company health and safety training programs, and comply with all policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: 

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• General computer knowledge.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Frequent mental and visual attention where the flow is intermittent with intermittent checking. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.   The employee is frequently required to stand and occasionally required to walk, sit, kneel, crouch, or crawl.   The employee must regularly 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 75 pounds. The employee must be able to work in a hot environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to airborne particles and chemicals.   The noise level is usually moderate.  The employee is required to wear safety glasses, earplugs and safety shoes.  Gloves specific to this position.