Machine Operator - Salem, IN MFG

High Level Statement of the Role:

The Manual Machine Operator is responsible for machining products to specifications.  This includes v-saw, band saw, t-nut and base cap machines.

Roles and Responsibilities:

(Include Safety and Environmental, Quality, and Job Specific Roles and Responsibilities) 

·         Do appropriate set up for the parts to be run and verify the set up.

·         Assure the accuracy of the first good, machined part to insure it meets the specifications documented on the SOR and the Load Card.

·         Assure the set up meets or exceeds all safety requirements.

·         Document that the checkout procedure occurred.

·         Able to identify different wood species.

·         Inspect parts for compliance to tolerances, quantities, etc. per Shop Order Release (SOR)/specifications or guidelines.

·         Document necessary information on time sheet, SOR, and Plant Monitoring and Control (PM & C).

·         Keep work space and equipment clean and well organized.

·         Perform proper preventive maintenance as required on any equipment being used.

·         Follow all safety guidelines and uses required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

·         Identify nonconformities and follow nonconforming product procedures and be aware of disposition authority.

·         Implement process improvements.

·         Support the Vision and Guiding Principles and other policies of Kimball International and National Office Furniture.

·         Follow and support the Quality system.

·         Performs job rotation as directed.

·         Support our Environmental Management System (EMS).

Skills to Perform This Role:

Interpersonal Skills

·         Team Oriented

·         Strong drive for success.

·         Customer centric

·         Possess a high degree of integrity.

·         Ability to keep humor in the workplace.

·         Ability to build & sustain relationships.

·         Flexible and open to change.

·         Tactful

·         Assertive

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Skills to Perform This Role:

·         Positive attitude.

·         Patient

·         Honest and ethical

Communication Skills

·         Good listener

·         Effective communication skills

·         Negotiation skills

·         Persuasive and credible

·         Ability to adapt to and manage change.

·         Good relationship builder

·         Ability to motivate effectively.

Business Skills

·         Understands how they influence results.

·         Results focused.

·         Ability to meet deadlines.

·         Environmentally conscious

Technical Skills

·         Able to read a tape measure to 1/64"

·         Able to read a caliper to 1/64"

·         Able to comprehend and follow directions on a load card

·         Ability to comprehend and follow job safety guidelines

·         Able to lift parts from floor to operation level frequently

·         Skilled in the use of air driven hand tools

·         Capable of setting up machine to specifications

·         Understands/follows proper lockout procedures

·         Able to perform preventative maintenance to machine, tools/equipment

·         Able to set up and maintain forms as appropriate.

·         Able to use required gauges and measuring devices

·         Able to use load moving devices

·         Ability to identify nonconformities

Qualifications:

Educational

·         Able to write legibly

·         Able to read and comprehend required documents.

·         Able to accomplish required math

·         Minimum of 4 weeks on the job training