WELD MACHINE OPERATOR 2 1ST SHIFT

A person in the position usually reports to an area supervisor, who reports to the Manufacturing ClearSpan Manager or Weld Manager.  A Machine Operator 2 is responsible for planning and producing a variety of machines parts or components and the operations of those machines with minimal supervision to meet ship dates.  This person will pick programs on the machines to produce simple parts meeting print specification.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up tools, appliances, machines, tube benders, band saws, drill presses, jigs, fixtures, press brake, robots, sheers needed to assembly or fabricate the product.
• Operate any of several types of automated and semi-automated machines that are used to produce parts and components.
• Select the right program on numerical control machines, press brake, robots or other machinery to produce parts and components according to drawing or blueprint specifications.
• Change fixtures out as necessary on the machines.
• Read and understand blueprints and other shop specifications/drawings.
• Load and unload material and set up machines for standard and for special production runs.
• Monitor machine performance and take preventative and corrective action as needed.
• Perform standard general and specific maintenance on production machinery as indicated by protocol.
• Accurately use micrometers, calipers, gauges and other measuring devices.
• Understand and use basic shop math and general machine skills.
• Verify settings by measuring positions and first article/sample pc.
• Conduct in process inspection of machined parts.
• Monitor feeds and speeds of machines during the machining process.
• Promote ESAPCO and build a positive team environment with co-workers.
• Mentor and help train new employees.
• Clean and maintain area and floor space containing the machines.
• Adhere to all safety and OSHA regulations.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.