Machine Operator (Floater) at SafeRack, LLC in Andrews, South Carolina

Job Description:

SafeRack produces World-Class products that are proudly made here in America. We work diligently to innovate new products and processes that drive safer, smarter, and more effective solutions. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility has been expanded multiple times over the past decade to accommodate our growth. We offer our production employees competitive pay, quarterly bonus opportunities, excellent health benefits, and a fantastic working environment. Come join our winning team!

As a Machine Operator your main responsibility is to setup and operate the machine according to Standard Work Instructions (SWI}, part print specifications and work orders. Your detail, safety, and attentiveness are critical to regular equipment inspection and the ability to measure dimensions, align parts and produce parts according to production instructions.

Responsibilities:

Receive work orders and drawings and setup equipment according to machine programs/part specsFollow instruction from Team Lead to ensure priorities are aligned with the production plansDocument daily production and machine performance data in support of the TotalProductive Maintenance (TPM) programPerforms operator daily maintenance of machine and tooling as requiredMaintains a safe work environment, operates within OSHA guidelines and utilize required PPE and LOTO proceduresPreform first part inspections and make all necessary machine adjustments required to guarantee the parts are dimensionally within toleranceUtilize measuring devices such as protractor, Vernier calipers, micrometer, thickness gage, machinist square, etc. to check and verify accuracy of work & the ability to make machine/program adjustments to compensate for variation form drawing tolerances.Participating in daily shift meetings and reviewing work orders to preform daily workRecommend drawing changes, equipment changes or improvements, reduce setup time and tooling costsObserves machine to detect malfunctions and faults & communicate observations with
team lead/maintenance tech
Participate in Kaizen activities to support continuous improvement to identify areas for process improvement, cost and waste reductionMaintains tooling and machines at the Operator level in support of the Total Productive
Maintenance (TPM) program
Maintains 55 workplace organization in support of the SPS Lean Program
Must be able to read blueprints and tape measure.Experience working with a saw.Must have a safety mindset.