Machine Operator

$33,280 - $37,440/Yr

Adecco - Liverpool, NY

Full-time

Liverpool, NY

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Machine Operator position involves preparing and operating computerized equipment, specifically high-pressured water jets, to produce high-quality materials while adhering to company standards. This role is essential in ensuring the efficient operation of machinery, quality control, and maintaining a safe work environment. The position is a contract/temporary opportunity with a pay rate of $16.00 to $18.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates equipment according to instructions, specifications, and standard work instructions.
• Reads job cards and other specifications to ensure the proper setup sequence is followed.
• Sets and adjusts necessary controls to run equipment.
• Has focused attention to detail and ability to understand and spot material imperfections and adjust/figure out resolutions.
• Reads, understands, and interprets blueprints to accomplish assignments.
• Uses and reads tape measurements and incorporates mathematical equations to ensure accurate material size.
• Responsible for operation, loading and unloading material and parts, proving programs, operating controls, setting offsets, deburring, and inspection of quality parts for conformance to requirements.
• Understands math decimals and fractions and is able to calculate them.
• Understands standard and metric measurements and is able to convert from one to the other.
• Studies and interprets blue drawings, manuals, specifications, job cards, and sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished products, sequence of operations, and set up requirements.
• Detects equipment malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjusts machine, within capabilities, controls or control media as required to ensure quality of productions.
• Communicates with management, production control, quality, and other shop personnel for assignments and to resolve machining or quality issues.
• Completes all required safety procedures prior to and during operations.
• Accurately records time and production numbers daily/report scrap.
• Conforms to the company's culture of quality, service, and continuous improvement, while taking personal responsibility for own actions and treating fellow employees, customers, and vendors respectfully and ethically.
• Meets or exceeds production run rate/quota expectations per each job to maintain job scheduling and due date deliveries.
• As needed, assigned 'Champion Role' in keeping shop inventory stocked, organized, and clean.
• Submits requisition form to Manager when supplies/inventory is needed.
• Committed to the company's quality policy, strives to do their best in following the company's quality standards and at all times provides exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Follows all company and OSHA Safety regulations; works in a safe manner and uses personal protective equipment as instructed; reinforces housekeeping and the company's core values.
• Efficient with time and task completion, working smarter and not harder.
• Maintains a list of pending and completed responsibilities and checklists as needed.
• Seeks out work and assignments when caught up on workload by asking Management.
• Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean, neat, clutter-free, and organized.
• Performs basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment.
• May perform other duties as required/assigned by management, including but not limited to: material set-up, gluing, material handling, plucking, or packing of parts.

Requirements

• Previous experience is preferred, but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Must have a current valid NY driver's license and submit a copy to Human Resources prior to driving for business purposes and/or company vehicle.
• Ability to read and write effectively.
• Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions.
• Must possess basic math skills to include but not limited to adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, geometry, and algebra for the purpose of calculating material fabrication.
• Understanding in blue reading/geometric tolerance interpretation.
• Knowledge in the use of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments.

Nice-to-haves

• Waterjet experience a plus.
• Proven ability to successfully multi-task.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• Commuter benefits
• 401K plan
• Paid Sick Leave
• Holiday pay