Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Atco Products is located in Ferris, Texas, is an IATF/ISO9001 Certified tubing/hose assembly manufacturer of high-quality automotive and heavy-duty truck components and assemblies. Both original equipment suppliers and aftermarket customers have relied on Atco Products to meet their OE production components and in/out of warranty service and parts requirements for more than 50 years.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As the Production Operator, you will have the opportunity to operate equipment that takes steel tubing or castings and machine them to spec so they can be ready for finishing and/or wash produced and/or finished parts. Machine operators are expected to operate specific machines after receiving the pertinent training needed.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Is familiar with and follows all work instructions that apply to the job.
• Loads and runs equipment and machines.
• Makes necessary machine adjustments to maintain tolerance or notifies Area Leader when adjustments are needed, depending on specific machine operating instructions.
• Unloads machine and stacks parts accordingly for material handling.
• Properly tags product at each stage of the process, according to the shop criteria.
• Keeps track of pieces produced.
• Washes/cleans parts produced by the production team.
• Performs all visual inspections and dimensional checks called for on the product's router, using the gages or measuring equipment specified. Records or charts results as needed.
• Stops production and notifies Area Leader when nonconforming parts are found.
• Changes tooling at specified intervals or when wear becomes excessive. Sharpens tools at grinders provided, or returns tools to Tool Room for sharpening, depending on shop criteria.
• Notifies Area Leader about problems with machine operation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE :

• Previous experience in an industrial manufacturing environment (Preferred).
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) (Preferred).
• Experience abiding by IATF/ISO9001 (Preferred).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Bilingual English/ Spanish is preferred but not required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
• Ability to successfully develop production associates to their full potential.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

None

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 essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to, but not limited to, 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Up to 5% of the time.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• Strong self-starter
• Proficient personal computer and systems software skills to accomplish word processing, worksheets, and data input.
• A positive approach to work.
• A demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, take initiative, and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A fondness for talking with people and building relationships.
• Ability to make recommendations to resolve effectively any problems by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations, or government law.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of professionals, both internal and external.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.