Job Description:

                                  - Job Description -

Job Title: Machine Operator I                                  Shift: 

Department:  Assembly                                            Position: Hourly

Purpose:

Assemble quality tire repairs (patches) from pieces of rubber and fabric by machine and/or by hand.
 

Essential Job Responsibilities:

v  Operate machines (i.e. big clicker, Z-5002, Tech 1000 and Tech 1001 cut and lay machine, and bonus maker, etc.).  Must be willing to be trained and operate any machine as needed.

v  Operate computer on machines.

v  Keep supplies fed to the machine and assemblers.

v  Read and follow ISO document charts.

v  Follow work orders closely.

v  Record labor and inventory accurately.

v  Excellent hand eye coordination is required.

v  Lift, mount, and setup rolls of fabric on machine spindle.

v  Inspect quality of repair (patch).

v  Occasionally pull plastic film off of rubber repairs (patches).

v  Occasionally assemble, bead /lay pieces of rubber, fabric, and plastic film.

v  Other duties as assigned.

Supervision:

Work independently with little supervision.

Education/Experience:

High school graduate or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Communication Skills/Requirements:

Able to read limited number of two-and-three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.  Ability to print and speak simple sentences. Ability to work in a group setting. Ability to follow and understand simple instructions.

Mathematical Ability:

Able to add and subtract and do simple division and multiplication.  Calculators are available. 

Reasoning Ability:

Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one-or-two step instructions.  Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Licenses/Certifications:

None

Physical Demands:

X___   Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

X___   Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

X___   Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)

X___   Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

X___   Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

X___   Hand-eye coordination

X___   Moderate noise level

Work Environment:

Assembly area.  Area is not air-conditioned, but is heated in the winter.

Safety shoes and safety glasses are required.

Additional Information:

Generally responsible for the safety and cleanliness of machines and own work area.  Carts available to help transport material. 

   (This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the  position.It is, instead, a description of the essential elements of the position that are needed for recruitment, placement, orientation,training, competency and performance management, classification, compensation determination, and other Human Resource actions.)