Machine Operator

High Level Statement of the Role:

The Manual Machine Operator is responsible for machining products to specifications. 

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
• High School Diploma or GED 

• Skilled in the use of air driven hand tools
  
• Capable of setting up machine to specifications
  
• Understands/follows proper lockout procedures
  
• Skilled in  machine operation
  
• Follow Safety and Quality procedures and guidelines
  
• Able to comprehend required reading
  
• Accomplish required math
  
• Read a tape measure and caliper to 1/64" as well as metrics
  
• Comprehend and follow job safety guidelines
  
• Lift parts from floor to operation level frequently
  
• Lift parts ranging from 0 to 50 pounds
  
• Use required computer programs
  
• Identify different  species/laminate colors
  
• Write legibly
  
• Perform maintenance to machine
  
• Use load moving devices
  
• Identify non conformities
  
• welding
• High School Diploma or GED