Machine Operator I

at  Zurn Elkay Water Solutions

SKILLS

• Good communication skills
• Follows directions, manages time appropriately, and reliable attendance.
• Mechanically inclined and efficiency driven attitude.
• Ambitious attitude to learn and cross-train across several departments.
• Comfortable when using computers and able to follow production schedule.
• Physically capable of lifting parts up to 5-20 lbs. and able to perform repetitive tasks and stand for an 8/ 10 hour shift.
• Exercises good judgment, attention to detail, and problem solving skills.
• Hungry attitude to grow within the organization.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 0-2 years or more increasing responsibility
• Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent
• Able to follow Standard Work Instruction for all tasks expected to perform
• Must be flexible to work extra hours during weekdays and weekends
• Demonstrates some leadership skills through informal coaching and teaching others
• Ability, willing, and motivated to lead and mentor co-workers in the future

• Works with Supervisor and Lead Hand to ensure that daily productivity targets are met in a timely and safe manner.
• Demonstrate positive and safe workplace behavior at all time and work as a team in the achievement of daily production targets.
• Completes a variety of tasks within a department (may be Press Shop, Door line, Cut to length and Shear)
• Sets up and operates break press and/ Or notching machines, in accordance with established safe procedures.
• Comply with company’s EHS guidelines and ensure all required PPE are used while working on the shop floor
• Reads and interprets blueprints and diagrams to select, position and secure machinery.
• Adjusts machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to material specifications, in safe and timely fashion.
• Focuses on learning tasks and ensuring quality at all times.
• Perform repetitive tasks and handle material up to 5-20 Lbs. for an 8-10 hour shift.
• Contributes to the overall functioning of the team by maintaining awareness of best practices/emerging issues, both internally and externally, sharing best practices and building effective working relationships across the team and company.
• Strong desire to train in any/all departments.
• Performs other duties as necessary.