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Machine Operator

SeniorPlc1New Braunfels, TX

💰 $28,000 – $38,000/yrFull-timemetalwork and fabricationmaintenance and facilitiesmanufacturing and production

Quick Summary

Machine Operator responsible for operating fabrication machines to cut, shape, and bend metal plate and sheet according to specifications.

Skills & Keywords

fabrication machinesmetal fabricationblueprint readingmachine operation

Additional Information

What does the job involve?

Machine Operators are responsible for operating fabrication machines such as shears, rolls, brake presses, forming machines, punches, planishers, burn tables, stake welders and lathes to cut, shape and bend metal plate and sheet.

What will my responsibilities include?

What key skills and experience do I need?

Review schedule, prioritize daily work, review specifications and blueprints to determine machine and material requirements. Operate equipment as needed to produce parts within required tolerances.Review inventory against anticipated work load to maintain adequate stocking levels. Detects and reports defective materials to management.Design and implement work methods and procedures to increase productivity and improve throughput. Follow all safety rules regarding machine operation and proper guarding.Organize and maintain work area to achieve safe, clean and efficient operations.Performs other duties and assignments as directed by management.
Operate equipment as needed to produce parts within required tolerances.
Review inventory against anticipated work load to maintain adequate stocking levels. Detects and reports defective materials to management.
Design and implement work methods and procedures to increase productivity and improve throughput.
Follow all safety rules regarding machine operation and proper guarding.
Organize and maintain work area to achieve safe, clean and efficient operations.
Performs other duties and assignments as directed by management.
Must have sufficient visual acuity to operate machines and visually inspect parts produced.Required to stand, walk and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; to talk and hear, to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel or crouch.Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds – all with the assistance of a variety of lifting devices/equipment.
Must have sufficient visual acuity to operate machines and visually inspect parts produced.
Required to stand, walk and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; to talk and hear, to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel or crouch.
Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds – all with the assistance of a variety of lifting devices/equipment.