Machine Operator at Great Dane in terre haute, Indiana

Job Description:

With thousands of employees worldwide, teamwork and collaboration are valued here.
 
We look for employees who are driven, determined and ready to accelerate their future.
 
By joining our team, you will earn competitive pay, benefits, insurance, 401k, pension and more while working in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.
 

A Machine Operator performs multiple tasks using a variety of hand held pneumatic tools and manufacturing equipment. Also, a Machine Operator builds component assemblies, as well as install and assemble semi-trailers on a production line.  Specific duties may vary from department to department.

Key Responsibilities:

•              Ensuring the final product is to the product specification based on blue print and job order, accurately confirming the dimensions and tolerances.  Operates machines in accordance to the blueprint specifications following the tooling instructions as well as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut, and determines sequence of operations.

•              Sets the controls to synchronize machine actions for various operations on the product in the specific sequence.

•              Conduct initial startup on the machines when necessary to produce sample product, and then measure the part for conformance within specifications.

•              Adjusts setting of dies on the controls, ensuring that the product meets specifications and quality standards.

•              Supplies area with these materials using an overhead crane, forklift, hand / powered carts or carrying materials by hand. 

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Job Requirements:

•              Employee must be able to use pneumatic power tools and equipment of all types – including equipment specific to the department (i.e. welding equipment). 

•              Employee must be able to accurately read a tape measure.

•              Employee must look for potential cost savings in the work process, help keep scrap and waste to a minimum and be efficient in use of all supplies.

•              The employee must perform the assigned tasks in a manner in which they meet or exceed the required production level. 

•              The quantity of units, parts, assemblies and/ or installations that is expected will vary with the process being performed, customer specification, volume and location.

•              Machine Operator Specialist must inspect his/her product as instructed by standard operating procedures