Key skills
LeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving
About this role
Milacron is looking for a Threadmill Operator to join our team in McPherson, KS. As a Threadmill Operator you will be responsible for…
What you’ll do:
• Setup and operate a variety of machinery to blueprint specifications.
• Produce parts to the highest-level finishes and tolerances.
• Use various measuring tools and instruments for precision measuring.
• Read part drawings with sectional views.
• Move controls to set specified speeds, feed rates, and spacing between wheel faces.
• Lifts and positions work piece manually or with a hoist and secures it between wheels and on work rest.
• Work independently; assist less experienced machinist.
• Demonstrate personal leadership; actively participate in or lead problem solving and continuous improvement efforts.
• Demonstrate flexibility when confronted with high stress or emergency situations, priority changes, or new assignments.
• Interact professionally when interacting with customers and employees.
• Produce and maintain a consistent quality of work.
• Recommend improvements for area product and processes.
• Set the department standards in areas of housekeeping, attendance and teamwork by example.
• Practice good communication with employees at all levels.
• Other duties may be assigned
Basic Requirements:
• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of related experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Math skills - basic math skills required, advanced preferred; general computer skills; knowledge and understanding of various measuring devices.
• Equipment knowledge - load, unload, move, stack and stage product and materials using forklift; use of overhead crane; maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.
Great to Haves:
• Dependable, honest, quick learner, good communication skills and team player
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including any days, shift, and weekends to ensure that the customer demand is met
• Ability to learn new skills at a fast pace
• Problem Solving – identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations.
• Written communication – must be able to complete required paperwork and provide information needed by subsequent shift workers, coworkers and supervisors.
• Reading – read and understand written instructions, blueprints, job travelers, etc.
• Listening – understand and retain oral job-related information and instructions received from coworkers and supervisors. Listen for alarms and monitor equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Seeing – visually monitor machine to ensure proper mechanics are maintained and identify problems; specifically paying attention to detail.
Physical Demands:
To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch. The employee may occasionally lift items as heavy as 25lbs. Specific vision abilities may include the employee’s ability to see near and far distances.
What you’ll do:
• Setup and operate a variety of machinery to blueprint specifications.
• Produce parts to the highest-level finishes and tolerances.
• Use various measuring tools and instruments for precision measuring.
• Read part drawings with sectional views.
• Move controls to set specified speeds, feed rates, and spacing between wheel faces.
• Lifts and positions work piece manually or with a hoist and secures it between wheels and on work rest.
• Work independently; assist less experienced machinist.
• Demonstrate personal leadership; actively participate in or lead problem solving and continuous improvement efforts.
• Demonstrate flexibility when confronted with high stress or emergency situations, priority changes, or new assignments.
• Interact professionally when interacting with customers and employees.
• Produce and maintain a consistent quality of work.
• Recommend improvements for area product and processes.
• Set the department standards in areas of housekeeping, attendance and teamwork by example.
• Practice good communication with employees at all levels.
• Other duties may be assigned
Basic Requirements:
• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of related experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Math skills - basic math skills required, advanced preferred; general computer skills; knowledge and understanding of various measuring devices.
• Equipment knowledge - load, unload, move, stack and stage product and materials using forklift; use of overhead crane; maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.
Great to Haves:
• Dependable, honest, quick learner, good communication skills and team player
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including any days, shift, and weekends to ensure that the customer demand is met
• Ability to learn new skills at a fast pace
• Problem Solving – identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations.
• Written communication – must be able to complete required paperwork and provide information needed by subsequent shift workers, coworkers and supervisors.
• Reading – read and understand written instructions, blueprints, job travelers, etc.
• Listening – understand and retain oral job-related information and instructions received from coworkers and supervisors. Listen for alarms and monitor equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Seeing – visually monitor machine to ensure proper mechanics are maintained and identify problems; specifically paying attention to detail.
Physical Demands:
To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch. The employee may occasionally lift items as heavy as 25lbs. Specific vision abilities may include the employee’s ability to see near and far distances.