Helpmates

Seeking an experienced Machine Operator interested in an opportunity in the Torrance area.

Job Title: Machine Operator  Pay Rate: $19.00 SUMMARY Tends plastic tube cutting and marking machines such as Artos cutting machines and Kingsley hot stamp foil marking machines, and performs the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

•  Reads, writes, and comprehends written and verbal instructions in English.
•  Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
•  Interprets P.O.s and drawings.
• Responsible for machine and job set-up according to drawings or instructions.
• Performs type setting.
•  Adds, subtracts, multiplies and divides numbers, including decimals.
• Ability to read (use) a ruler, scale, and calipers
• Places workpiece in fixture or against guides as required on parts.
• Responsible for maintaining quality of cutting on marking of parts.
• Performs continuous inspection to insure output meets or exceeds customers' requirements, for example ensuring accuracy of positioning, & clarity & length of parts.
•  Performs machine set-up & maintenance such as oiling machines, dies, or workpieces.
•  Utilizes computers for creating labels and using automated timekeeping system.
• Responsible for keeping work areas clean and performs duties safely

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Safe work habits. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend drawings and instructions. Required to work and communicate well with others. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to read dial calipers and a scale. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Safety consciousness imperative. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is required to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes (non-hazardous odors from heated plastic tubing) and toxic chemicals, such as pure isopropyl alcohol. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. #HSSB