Moulding Machine Operator

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Duties/Responsibilities:

• Removes work pieces from machines, and check to ensure that they conform to specifications, using measuring instruments such as microscopes, gauges, calipers, and micrometers. 
• Observes milling or planning machine operation and adjusts controls to ensure conformance with specified tolerances. 
• Positions and secures work pieces on machines, using holding devices, measuring instruments, hand tools, and hoists. 
• Aligns and configures machinery.
• Inspects production samples to evaluate quality and accuracy.
• Maintains inventory of supplies needed.
• Studies blueprints, layouts, sketches, or work orders to assess work pieces specifications and to determine tooling instructions, tools and materials needed, and sequences of operations.
• Performs routine maintenance on machines in coordination with Maintenance Mechanic. 
• Drafts and submits reports for production totals.
• Maintains a clean area around machinery.
• Moves controls to set cutting specifications, to position cutting tools and work pieces in relation to each other, and to start machines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Excellent verbal communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to operate or to quickly learn to operate various printing machines and related software.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Understanding of and the ability to abide by applicable OSHA and environmental regulations.