Job Description
Job Description
Entry-level Machine Operator/Calibration Tech, 2nd Shift
Location: West Des Moines, IA (50265)
Job ID: #72885
Pay Range: $18-22
Open to Us Citizens
1yr of Manufacturing, production background is (Preferred), it could be: Mechanical Assembly, Machine Operations, Machine Calibration
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Job Description
- Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I is an entry level position with no certification required.
- The purpose for an operator at this level is to learn and train on the basic understandings of all calibration specific operations.
- Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I is expected to have the basic level ability to prepare and assemble components to develop final or sub-assemblies with direct supervision by a certified calibrator (Mechanical Manufacturing Technician level II or above).
- The operator will set up and operate production equipment to ensure flow, spray angle, and quality of spray meets product specifications and tolerance levels.
- The operator is expected to follow established standard work under general supervision in efforts to obtain certification within 120 days.
- The operator will typically refer problems or deviations to more experienced operators including Lead Technicians, supervisors or engineers.
Essential Responsibilities: (Paid Training to Learn to do the following)
- In this role you will:
- Learn how to set up and operate test stand to check nozzles, spray bars, and valves for spray quality, angle and flow according to specifications
- Learn how to set up and operate laser marker and printer according to procedures and specifications.
- Learn how to record spray parameters by serial number. Learns how to certify product conformance through test and records performance results by serial number.
- May learn how to disassemble, repair, and assemble product according to specifications.
- Accurately complete production documentation and performs necessary labor transitions.
- Support and follow all rules/guidelines/standards set by EHS, Quality, and CI functions as set by your leader and position.
- Work under immediate supervision. Normally receives detailed instructions on all work.
- Develop basic job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks.
- Tasks are routine/ repetitive in nature, requiring limited judgment. Has little or no role in decision-making.
- Actively participate in the Continuous Improvement process as well as safety related activities.
- May be required to work over 40 hours per week as scheduled to meet business needs.
- All other duties as assigned including working extended shifts/overtime as required by the business.
- Willingness to work nonstandard hours
- Some Holiday hours may be required based on business need
- Working extended shifts/overtime as required by the business
Desired (not required) Qualifications Skills & Experience:
- Manufacturing, production background is (Preferred), it could be: Mechanical Assembly, Machine Operations, Machine Calibration
- Manual dexterity to perform tasks associated with assembly and calibration
- Ability to learn how to read and understand prints.
- Basic computer proficiency (e-mail, print documents, internet) and ability to learn how to operate a computer to access prints and/or specified work instructions.
- Basic shop math including knowledge of Geometric Tolerances.
- Basic proficiency with identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems.
- Ability to learn basics of the position within first 3 months of employment.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees and management
Other Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- Pass a Background & drug test
- Due to federal regulation or contracting requirements, this position is only available to U.S. Citizens
- Nothing matters more to the company than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a backgroun
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