Third Shift Machine Operator
(Tie Rod Machining)
Join our team in Wytheville, Virginia as an Operator
Sets up and operates both automatic and manual assembly lines, and assembles parts to specifications by performing the following duties. Satisfy SAs Quality goals and objectives in the completion of activities or duties (reference Somic America Quality Manual and Quality Policy).
Machine Operator
Duties & Responsibilities
Other duties may be assigned.
Safety
- Maintain and provide a safe work area and work in a safe manner.
- Report any unsafe conditions to Team Leader immediately.
Quality
- Complete Hourly checks using In Process
- Check Sheets and Gaging to ensure parts meet Quality Specifications
- Notifies Team Leader of any suspect material and helps to contain material line side.
Changeovers
- Complete changeovers using Changeover Procedure.
- Attach fixtures and jigs to the table positions according to the changeover procedure.
- Change out Station changeover pieces according to the changeover procedure.
- Fill in the Changeover checklist to ensure all changeover steps are complete.
Operation
- Completes standardized work in accordance to Work Instructions.
- Removes material from boxes and places in fixtures or on conveyor.
- Moves parts from machine to machine as the process is completed, i.e. Bolt Press to Pre-Assembly to Final Assembly.
- Observes and listens to machine operation to detect malfunctions, such as worn rolling heads.
- Measures and inspects parts for conformance to specifications, using in process sheets, visual checks and gaging.
- Notify Team Leader of any abnormal or unusual condition.
- Complete line PMs (planned maintenance) as assigned.
- Submit kaizen suggestions for improvements.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and/or experience
High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Have the ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs and Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand eight (8) or more hours a day; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Third Shift Machine Operator
(Tie Rod Machining)
We are a team that supports each other, collaborates on projects, celebrates success, and works hard. Many staff in leadership positions began their work on the factory floor! Whether your goal is to become an engineer, quality specialist, or executive, there is an upward path.