SUMMARY OF CLASSIFICATION:

This description summarizes the requirements of an operator level employee performing in the Flex 1 classification. Perform both routine and complex set-up operations of one of the following related to assembly and spot welding, and any related equipment. Work with technician and group leader employees to acquire skills required for promotion to GSO level.  Must demonstrate the ability to complete and understand direction from group leaders and other technician-level employees. Specifically, train on other related departmental equipment and/or processes to achieve multiple operator skills. Demonstrate the ability to train in one area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Maintain safe work environment (i.e., use of personal protective equipment, proper lifting techniques, etc.).


• Gain knowledge and inspection practice to ensure conformance to quality department specifications.


• Inform management or lead of any part or equipment defects to ensure prompt response to the problem.


• Start up and stop equipment.


• Familiarize yourself with the tools, instrumentation, and calibration equipment.


• Clean production area (sweep, mop, and remove debris).


• Load and unload items from machines, carts, and dollies.


• Feed or place items onto equipment for processing.


• Ensure conformance to specifications.


• Mark parts for identification.


• Place equipment on conveyor belt for further processing.


• Scrape waste material from machine.


• Read and interpret gauges.


• Record data.


• Use Epicor ERP to log into and out of jobs.


• Take instructions from management and lead person.

• Conserve resources and supplies to facilitate minimum waste.


• Work from routings, manufacturing instruction sheets, blueprints, visual aids, or other instructions to manufacture product at required quality levels. 


• Assemble components accurately, thoroughly, and quickly to approved specifications.


• Assist in training new employees.


• Recommend and select proper tooling for required tasks, as well as recommend productive process changes.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

A high school diploma, GED or equivalent. 

Experience with power and hand tools is recommended.

Basic math and communication skills required.

Entry level - will train.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to lift, carry, push, pull, grip, and grasp up to 35 lbs.  Employees also frequently bend, twist, and reach and may stand and/or walk up to 8-10 hours per day. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Job consists of working in a manufacturing facility. Job could consist of making changes by hand or by running machinery equipment. Will receive objects or parts on conveyer belt, be responsible for your portion of the job, and then pass materials down conveyer belt or to next worker.