Machine Operator role setting up and running production equipment to support manufacturing output. Edsal Manufacturing is a leading North American steel shelving and cabinet manufacturer and distributor. Standout perk: a compressed Monday–Thursday 5:30am–4:00pm schedule.
- Monday–Thursday compressed workweek
- Work for a leading manufacturer
- On-the-job experience valued
Monday-Thursday 5:30 am - 4 pm
Summary
Responsible for setting up and operating a production machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. Configuring the equipment, loading and operating machine optimizing the machine capability.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned as necessary:
- Press dual control buttons and move control to start, stop or adjust machinery and equipment.
- Handling and moving objects using hands and arms in handling, installing, position and moving materials.
- Utilize control mechanisms and direct physical activity to operate machines.
- Inspect equipment, structures or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects
- Operate conveyors or other industrial material moving equipment
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) or combination of education and experience.
- OTJ, previous experience in a factory/plant/warehouse a plus
Knowledge, Skills/Abilities
- Ability to complete repetitive tasks
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to have control precision
- Has great reaction time
- Attention to detail
Language Skills
Ability to communicate and understand both written and verbal instruction
Mathematical Skills
- Basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
- Understand basic measurement units
Other Skills and Abilities
Ability to multi-task. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Strong time management and organizational skills. Ability to work under dynamic schedule constraints and consistently meet deliverable timelines. Ability to work with, interact and communicate across all levels of the organization
Physical/Mental 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Personal Protective Equipment may be required when working in designated areas. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Mostly an office environment, but on occasion, may be required to travel to other sites that are not office environments. In a plant or warehouse environment where temperatures may vary, and noise levels are high. Personal Protective Equipment is required i.e. safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toe shoes, protective gloves