Machine Operator

• General Information
Job Title: Machine Operator
Location: 501 Industrial Park Road
Park Rapids, MN, 56470
Other Compensation: additional $2.00-hour night shift differential
Employee Type: Non-Exempt FT
Job Category: Production, CNC Machining
Industry: Manufacturing
Manage Others: No

Purpose: Run production machines to produce quality parts to print to meet customer expectations and
requirements.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
o Ensure a safe work environment for self and others. Follows all safety rules and regulations. Demonstrate
commitment to safety program.
o Review and follow work instruction, management system procedures and standard operating documents.
o Run CNC and manual machines, and hand held tools.
o Inspect parts and identify defects and non-conformities. Notify supervisor/lead of non-conformance parts
immediately.
o Adjust machine settings with assistance when necessary.
o Consistently and accurately complete all related paperwork/documentation. For example, inspection reports,
part counts, scrap tags, material tags, etc.
o Monitor fluids in machine and coolant flow in machine.
o Utilizes the 5-S principles (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, and sustain) to maintain an orderly, clean and
safe work area.
o Regularly meet or exceed efficiency requirements.
o Produce parts that meet the Company’s quality standards.
o Actively participates in CIP events to improve the safety, quality, and efficiencies of our current processes and
procedures.
o Support and positively contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
o Work at a consistent and steady pace, be prepared to work each day, and report to assigned work center in a
punctual manner.
o Communicates with supervisor and co-workers in a professional manner
o Ensure work center is prepared for the next operator. This includes cleanliness, organization, supporting
documentation.
o Promote a positive atmosphere. Actively support activities that promote the welfare and morale of TEAM
employees.
o Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

• Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
Education & Experience:
o High school diploma or Equivalent
o Manufacturing experience desired but not required
 Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
o Mechanical aptitude
o Basic Math skills, must have a working knowledge of decimals
o Ability to read measuring instruments
o Ability to read and follow work instructions
o Must be detail oriented, with the ability to recognize defects and non-conformities
o Ability to work with limited supervision
o Regular attendance

Training:
o OJT for Machining Operator I

Physical Demands
o Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 20 lbs, occasionally lift and/or move up to 33 lbs., rarely lifting up
to 50 lbs.
o Ability to stand up to 100% of shift
o Ability to do repetitive movements (i.e. bending, twisting, walking)
o Able to continuously operate at a minimum of 3 hours
See Functional Job Description for complete demands

• Additional Information
o Overtime:
Overtime may be required per business needs