Machine Operator

Job Location: Rockledge, FL

Scope:

Produce product by operating various types of machines in compliance with Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) Programs and quality assurance systems to support the achievement of the sites goals and business objectives. Starting, stopping, adjusting line speed and inspecting for defects. Monitoring equipment, recording production and scrap.

Essential Functions:

• Perform duties to set up and operate MPE CTL Dept. equipment within production goals and standard set up times.
• Perform duties associated with manually sorting MPE tubing.
• Ensure specifications are met by changing and set prescribed tooling to suit tubing size and set arc and pressure, making continued adjustments to meet material variations
• Proficient use of equipment required by job function
• Change and adjust blades as required.  
• Use jib crane or overhead crane to position coil on pay off. 
• Use of electric pallet jacks to maneuver spools. 
• Set up and operate cutting equipment, clamping jaws and guards and set stops.
• Set speed and feed to suit product requirements.
• Position tubing in guide and cut and check first piece.
• Obtain first piece approval prior to completing lot run.

Essential Functions:

• Work to production orders, packing specifications and instruction. 
• Select proper material for packing based on product specifications and packing requirements. 
• Prepare packaging materials. Pre-make boxes and stock bins with filler, pre-cut paper, prep tote/pallet etc.
• Check work at prescribed intervals and record data on check sheets.
• Ability to follow containment procedures and report serious defects or equipment problems to team leader.
• Maintain equipment by cleaning, oiling and removing chips and scraps as indicated.
• Empty scrap boxes regularly.
• Attend and participate in a variety of meetings and task force groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements and policies.
• Knowledge of chemical hazards, waste management procedures, and implementation of emergency response procedures.

You would also ideally have

• Collaboration Skills
• Decision Making and Problem Solving
• Written and Oral Communication Proficiency
• Time Management and Organizational Skills
• Ethical Conduct
• Technical and Analytical Capacity
• Results Driven
• Deadline Oriented
• Organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work unsupervised and be self-directed

Proficient in basic computer skills to include Microsoft products