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:
- 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.