Machine Op III - Rope

Position Summary

The Machine Operator II (Moulder) will be responsible for safely operating and feeding a moulder and making small corrections, as necessary. They will safeguard that the machine is accurately producing the products to customer and company specifications.

Essential Responsibilities

• Sets up and adjusts moulder to specifications for each product assigned.
• Follows specific directions as defined on route sheet.
• Ensures proper quality of product coming off machine, inspecting product and discarding product that does not meet standards.
• Responsible for maintaining proper moulder speed (100 FPM).
• Communicates any quality issues related to machine operations with Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications (Required)

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Demonstratable experience with moulder set-up skills.

• Ability to read calipers and tape measure.

• Must know and understand Basic math including a decimal chart.

• Effective Interpersonal/team, and reasoning skills

• Maintain good housekeeping practices.

• Follow all safety rules and guidelines according to OSHA standard and company policies.

• Use of proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and company approved tools while remaining aware of hazards and maintaining a safe work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 – 2 years’ experience in a similar breakout/rough mill or manufacturing atmosphere.
• Prior experience driving industrial powered equipment.

Travel Requirements

• No travel requirements.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to withstand exposure to seasonal weather elements and wood dust.
• 100%: Stand, handle or feel, squeeze or grasp.
• 80%: Reaching with hands and arms, depth perception.
• 50%: Walk, repetitive motion, operate moving equipment.
• 10%: Working bent at waist, stoop, kneel, crouch, bending or twisting.
• Lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Lift, push or pull 75-100 lbs. with assistance.