Set up, operate, or tend glue station, soldering, or brazing machines for metal products, components, or assemblies.
Turn and press knobs and buttons or enter operating instructions into welding machines.
Set up, operate, or tend welding machines that join or bond components to fabricate metal products or assemblies.
Load or feed work pieces into welding machines to join or bond components.
Correct problems by adjusting controls or by stopping machines and opening holding devices.
Inspect, measure, or test completed metal work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using measuring and testing devices.
Record operational information on specified production reports.
Read blueprints, work orders, or production schedules to determine product or job instructions or specifications.
Assemble, align, and clamp work pieces into holding fixtures to bond, heat-treat, or solder fabricated metal components.
Other duties as assigned by Supervision.

High school diploma or GED certificate and/or industrial experience
Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Knowledge : Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Machine Operator

Key skills