Machine Operator

Job Title: Machine Operator

Location: Troy, MI

Job Type: Temp to Hire

Monday - Thursday, MUST be open to weekends and OT

Shift: 2nd 4pm-2am (10 hours/ 4 days)

Pay Rate: $16/hr, 

Function:

Operates, sets up, and maintains industrial manufacturing equipment used for the production of metal products, ensuring compliance with customer specifications while monitoring quality, processing paperwork, and maintaining a clean work area.

Meets fast-paced production requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate and tend machines to cut, shape, weld, and bend metal materials.
  
• Observe machine operation to detect malfunctions and address them promptly.
  
• Position, adjust, and secure workpieces against stops, on arbors, or in chucks, fixtures, or automatic feeding mechanisms, either manually or using a hoist.
  
• Align layout marks with dies or blades.
  
• Extract or lift jammed pieces from machines using fingers, wire hooks, or lift bars.
  
• Set machine stops or guides to specified lengths as indicated by scale, rule, or template.
  
• Perform material changes, tool changes, and tool setups after being trained and approved.
  
• Conduct minor machine maintenance, such as oiling or cleaning machines, dies, or workpieces, and adding coolant to machine reservoirs.
  
• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
  
• Continuously inspect workpieces for defects and measure them using rules, templates, gauges, calipers, micrometers, or other measuring instruments to ensure accuracy.
  
• Ensure products meet established quality criteria with zero non-conformances.
  
• Review and adhere to the most recent Quality Alerts, Job Instructions, Verification Instructions, Boundary Samples, Cleaning Plans, and other instructional materials.
  
• Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from workpieces using files, hand grinders, wire brushes, or power tools.
  
• Complete daily reporting paperwork accurately and efficiently.
  
• Maintain housekeeping of machines and work cells.
  
• Communicate effectively with other operators, maintenance personnel, team leaders, and supervisors to maintain productivity.
  
• Train others when required.
  
• Maintain company safety standards by working safely.
  
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
  

Special Circumstances of the Job:

• Exposure to distracting sounds and noise levels.
  
• Cramped workspaces and awkward positions may be required.
  
• Work with hazardous equipment.
  
• Duties may involve kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
  
• Frequent use of hands on objects, tools, or controls.
  
• Bending or twisting of the body may be necessary.
  
• Required to wear job-specific personal protective equipment (PPE).
  
• Repetitive lifting/pushing/pulling of up to 25 lbs; occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.
  
• Flexibility for weekend or overtime work as needed.
  

Qualification Requirements:

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
  
• Moderate term of on-the-job training will be provided.
  
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions.
  
• Ability to write and complete production reports.