Operator 2 Head Press

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Summary

Operates advanced or more sophisticated equipment and machinery in head press shops to produce railcar parts and sub-assemblies, operates machinery to move railcar parts and sub-assemblies, operates forklift and overhead cranes to move material.

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.

Operates advanced and sophisticated equipment including, but not limited to a 4000-ton press, CNC plasma machines, and plasma cutting torches.

Operates forklifts and overhead cranes of various sizes for both in order to move rail car parts.

Ensures equipment is maintained and operating properly before beginning work.

Ensures safety and housekeeping standards are met maintained.

Qualifications

The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

6 months’ experience operating various types of manufacturing equipment

Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and operating procedures

Ability to navigate a computer

Ability to work with a team as well as work independently

Ability to obtain in-house forklift certifications

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

With the exception of clerical, administrative, and some management positions, the physical environment requires the employee to work in hot and cold environments, in and out of the weather, work safely around heavy equipment and on top of and under railcars, as well as around railroad tracks. Employees are required to use personal protective equipment such as steel toe boots, hard hats, hearing protection, safety glasses, welding and grinding shields, etc. or 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

Stand: Frequently

Walk: Frequently

Bend: Occasionally

Kneel/Squat: Occasionally

Crawl: Occasionally

Climb: Occasionally

Reach Forward: Frequently

Reach Upward: Frequently

Handling/Fingering: Frequently

Lift / Carry Requirements

5-10 lbs: Occasionally

10-25 lbs: Occasionally

25-50 lbs: Occasionally

50-75 lbs: Not Applicable

75+ lbs: Not Applicable

Push / Pull Requirements

Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally

10-25 lbs: Occasionally

25-50 lbs: Occasionally

50-75 lbs: Not Applicable

75+ lbs: Not Applicable

EOE including Vet/Disability

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