Operator

Position Summary  

Under limited supervision, manages and coordinates the operational and systems infrastructure of a major operating unit of the Company. Participates in the development and implementation of unit policies and procedures. May manage the day-to-day activities of one or more unit line operations, and may designate the unit lead as required.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

Operators are skilled technicians who control light or heavy machinery in various fields and use their in-depth knowledge to perform tasks including producing goods or making small adjustments to the machinery. Operators need attention to detail, concentration, and precision in their work. They utilize hand-eye coordination and turn to their technical and mechanical skills to operate machinery and equipment. Operators inspect pieces or products the machine produces and bring issues to management’s attention immediately. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills)