Machine Operator

## Description **Position:** Machine Operator **Shift:** 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM **Reporting Relationship** The Machine Operator reports directly to the Supervisor/Lead. **General Responsibilities** • Operate fabricating machines such as cutoff saw, roll, brake, press, forming machine, spinning machine and punch to cut, bend and shape all sorts of steel • Analyze work orders and read blueprints to determine information such as material to be used and types and sequence of operations to be used for fabrication • Report accurate quantities, materials used and time in MD Link • Read job specs to determine machine adjustments and material requirements • Set stops and guides to specified lengths as indicated by scale, rule or template • Position workplace against stops or aligns layout marks with die or blade • Push buttons or pedals to activate machine • Observe machine operation to detect and prevent work piece defects or machine malfunction • Measure work pieces dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation • Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust or scale from work piece • Perform minor machine maintenance such as oiling machine, dies or work pieces when needed • Assist in machine set up • Stack, mark, pack and transport finished work pieces • Performs other duties as assigned/required. **Education/Experience Required** • High School Diploma or GED equivalent • 1-3 months related experience and/or training • Certification in forklift operation. The company will train, following hire, if necessary **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** • Read, analyze and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedural manuals • Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos • Apply skills to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form • Satisfactorily perform essential duties • Ability to respond to common inquiries • Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees • Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure • Calculate figures and amounts and compute rates, ratios and percentages • Read and understand a tape measure **Physical Demands and Work Environment** • Employee must be able to regularly stand and walk for extended periods of time • Use hands to feel, finger or handle all types of materials • Reach with hands and arms • Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and occasionally sit, climb or balance • Requires regular lifting of up to 50 pounds • Specific vision requirements; close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust your focus • Detect smells of machine performance malfunctions • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions **Safety Issues** • Must follow all safety rules and regulations regarding safety policies • Follow safety instructions and understand standard operating procedures • Regularly check bulletin board safety notices • Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts • Occasionally exposed to vibration • Noise level is usually high and ear plugs are required • In the event of violation of the personal health safety and conduct rules, disciplinary actions will be imposed per the disciplinary process *Steel King Industries, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. This means that we do not discriminate based on race, creed, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or other classification protected under applicable law.* *Our employees’ health and well-being are important to us. In addition, the Company has a longstanding commitment to providing a safe and productive work environment. Alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of employees and to the security of our equipment and facilities. For these reasons, the Company is committed to the elimination of drug and/or alcohol use and abuse in the workpl…