Operator Class 1

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Summary

The Operator 1 is responsible for operating a variety of machinery such as saws, presses, and drills to fabricate railcar component parts to meet close and complex tolerances.

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.

Assembles and grinds products such as carbon and stainless steel, or aluminum, using grinders, tables or conveyor systems.

Uses hand tools such as wrenches, electric tools, and ratchets.

Monitors output and proper operation of mechanical equipment.

Adjusts parts to ensure quality requirements are met.

Conducts regular inspections of parts produced through measurements.

Reads drawings and follows production standards.

Uses common measuring equipment such as tape measures.

Qualifications

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

Minimum Qualifications

6+ months experience operating various types of manufacturing equipment and machinery

Ability to operate a computer to run reports, send and receive communication, etc.

Ability to work in a team or independently

Preferred Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent

Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and work instructions

1+ years experience in operating various types of manufacturing equipment and machinery

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

This position is in a production environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, moving machinery and trip hazards where personal protective equipment such as head, eye, hearing, and foot protection, including composite toed safety shoes, are required.

This position may be exposed to welding, machining, forming, metal surface treatment, laser cutting, plasma cutting, and other metal working and assembly processes.

Additional PPE may be required as determined by the environment.

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: Frequently

Kneel/Squat: Occasionally

Crawl: Not Applicable

Climb: Not Applicable

Reach Forward: Occasionally

Reach Upward: Occasionally

Handling/Fingering: Constantly

Lift / Carry Requirements

5-10 lbs: Frequently

10-25 lbs: Frequently

25-50 lbs: Frequently

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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