Machine Operator I at Western Wire Products

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform complex machining and fitting of all kinds of parts, tools, and machines in support of production operations or job shop machining.  Operates alternately more than one type of machine tools such as grinders, mills, drill presses, lathes, etc.
• Lay out work from blueprints, sketches, and written specification. Must have good understanding of shop math skills.
• Ability to work independently, without supervision, and as part of a team.
• Performs complex machining operations in support of production operations or job shop machining.
• Operate various types of machine tools and performs progressive machining operations for metal parts, tools, and machines with close tolerances or high finish requirement.
• Fits and assembles, where necessary, using machinists’ hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Program CNC machines while making tooling, including HAAS 3 axis machining center, Bridgeport 3 axis machining center, Kira 3 axis drilling center, Okuma lathe.
• Routinely check tooling for conformance to specification against the provided print and/or sample.
• Diagnose and repair die sets.
• Promote and adhere to WWP’s safety standards, procedures, and training, including all OSHA standards.
• Promote and adhere to WWP’s quality standards, procedures, inspections, work instructions, and ISO procedures.
• Promote and adhere to LEAN training, including looking for any opportunities for continuous improvement within the daily job functions.
• Promote and adhere to WWP’s core values – Employees (open communication, personal growth, work/life balance), Customers (exceptional customer service) , Quality (exceed customer requirements), Safety (keep everyone safe) , Integrity (honesty, work ethic, accountability, autonomy), Respect (value each other & remain open minded), and Teamwork (collaboration).
• Regular, predictable, and punctual work-site attendance that is in accordance with Western Wire’s attendance policy; work an assigned schedule, which may include weekends, and, if needed, extended hours, overtime, and holidays.
• Follow company policies, procedures, rules, directives, and instructions.
• Perform other duties (essential or marginal) as assigned.                                                                                                                                                                                                      

PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, AND VISION AND HEARING REQUIREMENTS                                                                                                                                                            

Physical: Balance; bend; climb; crawl; crouch; feel; fine manipulation (working with fingers); grasp; gross manipulation (working with hands); hold; kneel; lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds and move up to over 100 pounds; pull; push; reach at or below shoulder level; reach overhead; sit; stand; squat; stoop; stretch; twist; and walk.

Cognitive: Plan and prioritize; analyze and solve problems; make decisions; concentrate amid distractions; exercise good judgment; organized with attention to detail and accuracy; advanced understanding of shop math; use math and perform calculations; work with minimal errors; handle stress and stressful situations effectively; perform well under pressure; adapt well to change.

Vision: Far visual acuity (clarity of vision at 20 feet or more), near visual acuity (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less), peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Hearing: Hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds (such as alarms, vehicle horns, equipment parts in motion, and vehicles in motion).

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

Establish and maintain working relationships with other team members and with members of management; interact appropriately with others in the workplace.

COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS

Accurately and efficiently give or receive information through speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work indoors in a manufacturing plant environment, with exposure to: warm temperatures in the summer; machinery that generates noise and vibration, has moving parts, and is powered by electricity; excessive noise; and airborne metal particles.