2nd Shift Operator Lead

Job Title:

Machine Operator Lead

Department:

Manufacturing (Non-Exempt Plant)

FLSA Classification:

Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Reports to:

Production Supervisor

Effective Date:

1/16/2025

 

Job Summary

This position is responsible for leading all machine operators in assigned work area, acting as a point of contact for production scheduling and ensuring operators are adhering to production and quality standards, meeting customer/contractor specifications, following daily work orders in a timely, safe, and productive manner and ensure all operators are trained.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily huddles with machine operators regarding production scheduling and maintenance concerns.
• Documents production logs and confers with managers/supervisors on scheduling concerns and production issues. Communicates maintenance concerns to the maintenance team.
• Proficient in machinery/equipment in their assigned lead area.
• Identify training needs for new hires/current operators on standard work practices, procedures, and equipment in their assigned lead area. May conduct training themselves or identify training resources.
• Coordinates with on-site safety champion for all safety-related training.
• Leads operators in COS, 5S, audits, and SQDC actions. Encourage feedback from team on opportunities for improvement.
• Follow daily manufacturing work orders giving special attention to various materials and add any specific notations needed.
• Band and palletize metal coils and/or metal sheets, place tags/labels on finished product.
• Mounting and originating slitter knives, spaces, and guide discs for various specified coil widths; this includes adjusting clearances of knives and vertical/horizontal gapping (roll-former only).
• Adjust machinery by observation and using monitoring equipment feedback and perform quality control methods.
• Perform quality checks to verify proper lengths, widths, paint finish discrepancies, and weights are adhered to using the proper tools.
• Achieve production goals while complying with all safety requirements.
• Must have the ability to switch between various equipment.
• Responsible for following all safety procedures including lockout/tagout and daily equipment inspection.
• Responsible for keeping work area in an orderly condition.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

 

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Highly motivated with a good, sound work ethic.
• Able to safely operate a sit-down forklift – training will be provided if necessary; all production employees must complete CCM’s forklift certification program regardless of previous experience.
• Must demonstrate safe working practices and possess great attention to detail.
• Ability to follow CCM’s policies, procedures, and processes.
• Good communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Basic computer, mathematics, and problem-solving skills; ability to use a calculator.
• Ability to use measuring devices (gauges, tapes, rulers).
• Team player able to follow instructions from both management and peers.
• Ability to partner with the maintenance team to ensure maintenance on all tools, gauges, and equipment are functioning according to established work and safety standards.
• Ability to train employees on operating equipment and machinery.
• Ability to learn and operate new equipment.

 

Education and Experience:

• Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in the assigned area.

 

Working Conditions:

• Fast paced manufacturing environment where workers are exposed to both ambient/outside temperatures and dust; working with mechanical parts and pinch points; exposure to increased noise levels.
• Hours Worked: 40 hours per week; Shift: 2nd shift
• Days/Week: Monday through Thursday – 10 hours per day.
• Flexible to the possibility of overtime and weekend hours when required.

Physical Requirements:

 

OCCASIONALLY

FREQUENTLY

CONTINUOUSLY

(0-30%)

(31-60%)

(61-100%)

LIFTING OR CARRYING

·       1-10 LBS

 

 X

 

·       11-20 LBS

 

 X

 

·       21-40 LBS

 

 X 

 

·       41-50 LBS

 

X 

 

·       51 OR MORE LBS

 

X

 

PUSHING OR PULLING:

·       1-40 LBS

 

 X

 

·       41-50 LBS

 

 X

 

·       51 OR MORE LBS

 

 X 

 

BENDING OR STOOPING

 

X 

 

REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL

 

X

 

DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLES

 

 

 X

OPERATE MACHINERY OR POWER TOOLS

 

 

 X

CLIMBING (LADDERS, STAIRS, ETC.)

 

 X

 

WALKING

 

 

X

STANDING

 

 

X

SITTING

X 

 

 

WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES

 

 

 X

REPETATIVE MOTION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: WRISTS, HANDS AND/OR FINGERS)

 

 

X 

VISION

 

 

X

HEARING

 

 

X

DEXTERITY

 

 

X

HAND EYE COORDINATION

 

 

X

 

 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used:

• Personal Protective Equipment is regularly required for this position which includes steel or composite toe boots, safety glasses, cut-resistant gloves and arm guards, and hearing protection.