Machine Operator, Lvl C-2nd shift
About this role
Greenbrier is hiring a Machine Operator, Lvl C-2nd shift, full-time, on-site in Chicago Heights, IL, in the RAIL sector.
At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services.
Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization. We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.
Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement, Access and Leadership (IDEAL) commitment is rooted in these values, which lead to a culture where employees are engaged and feel good about coming to work every day.
Summary
The Machine Operator Level C is responsible for operating various types of machinery to produce parts within dimensional tolerances, using select feeds and speeds based on alloy type, to obtain the best cutting conditions, and producing the longest tool life.
Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.
Follow all EHS rules and regulations.
Produce parts according to print requirements, and produce tooling, fixtures or other parts using various types of machinery.
Measure part dimensions using calipers, micrometers, or other types of measurement.
Maintain tools and equipment in good, clean working order to maximize tool life
Perform safety checks on every machine, keeping work area clean and orderly.
Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to special processes.
Qualifications
The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to learn and understand basic machine operation.
Ability to focus and pay close attention to detail while managing and prioritizing multiple tasks.
Ability to use or learn to use measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and tape measures.
Ability to learn process for determining and regulating speed and feed rates of machines.
Ability to work and communicate within a team setting.
Ability to recognize defects, out-of-tolerance measurements and escalating those matters to management.
Ability to document measurements and other criteria legibly when required.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Preferred Qualifications
One to three years’ work experience.
Experience working in a production environment using heavy industrial equipment and/or machinery.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Work Environment
Exposure to a production environment that requires work both inside and outside in hot, cold, wet, humid, dry, and dusty conditions. Employees are required to use personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate.
Physical Activities and Requirements
Frequency Key
Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation
Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)
Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5: 5.5+ hours/day)
Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)
Working Postures
Sit: Occasionally
Walk: Frequently
Bend: Frequently
Kneel/Squat: Frequently
Crawl: Occasionally
Climb: Occasionally
Reach Forward: Frequently
Reach Upward: Frequently
Handling/Fingering: Occasionally
Lift / Carry Requirements
5-10 lbs: Frequently
10-25 lbs: Frequently
25-50 lbs: Occasionally
50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
75+ lbs: Not Applicable
Push / Pull Requirements
Less than 10 lbs: Frequently
10-25 lbs: Frequently
25-50 lbs: Frequently
50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
75+ lbs: Not Applicable
EOE including Vet/Disability
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