Production Operator

Position Summary
Overseen by the department’s supervisor and lead, operators/production staff are expected to maintain the efficiency, quality, professional culture, and safety of their designated areas. They are a member of the production team, that conducts direct production of parts as required. The operator will receive training from leads to build familiarity of machines, operations, ensure they know how to fill out paperwork, and check quality measures. Operators are key members of production.
Chain of Command
Production employees>Lead operators>MFG Supervisor>Manufacturing Director
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Fully participate in and support the Metalfab Manufacturing, Inc. Quality System

Operates machines at designated processes and manufacture product per control plan requirements

Work in a safe manner and practice good housekeeping routines at all times

Responsible for following all safety rules and regulations

Responsible for following all company policies as outlined in the Company Policies

Responsible for following all rules and regulations as documented and communicated

Responsible for inspection of product and product conformance during manufacturing and legible records of inspection for product

Communicates with the Management concerning nonconforming products

Authority from the Executive Management Team to “Stop Production” for any nonconforming product or to stop potential escapes of nonconforming product to customers

Possible Alternate Responsibilities:
Truck Driving:

Load and unload trucks as required

Follow all MDOT requirements, rules and regulations, and report any issues to the Materials Manager

Responsible for delivering and picking up products/materials

Must have a signed copy of Metalfab’s Drivers policy on file

Must be able to pass a driving background check to be added to Metalfab’s insurance policy
Role in Progressive Discipline:
As a department employee you are to accomplish the expectations above, Lead Operators are expected to be engaged in the “coaching” element of progressive discipline. Production staff is required to follow the company policies, adherent to timeliness, safety, respect, etc. The company values are displayed and communicated with expectation that every employee embodies and follows them while in the workplace. Progressive discipline offers you the opportunity to learn on the job, receive critique, and develop as a member of the team. You will be expected to meet efficiencies as specified by company
standards.
Qualifications
Education & Experience

• Basic math and reading skills
• Ability to use basic hand tools and measuring devices such as calipers and micrometers
• Self-motivated and self-directed

Skills & Competencies

High school diploma or GED

1-2 years of shipping & receiving experience

Quality system experience

Knowledge of quality system used in manufacturing
Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 40lbs

Ability to walk, sit, or stand up to 9 hours per day

Ability to conduct continuous/repetitive motions for up to 9 hours per day
Work Environment

Indoors

Shop/manufacturing environment

Positioned around automated machines