Machine Operator, Lugs/Floater

Eastern Carolina Vocational Center Inc. has an opening for a Full-time Machine Operator, Lugs/Floater in the Production Department. This position is responsible for setting up, operating, and tending machines that shape and form products such as battery lugs.
 
Some of the Essential Duties and Responsibilities are:

• Operates pressing machines to shape or form battery lug terminals.
• Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures.
• Removes finished items from machine and separate rejected items.
• Loads machine with raw material and cycles the machine to make finished items.
• Observes continuous operation of automatic machines to ensure that products meet specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.
• Tests and adjusts machine functions according to product specifications and using gauges and hand tools.
• Cleans and lubricates machines
• Measures and visually inspect products for surface and dimension defects in order to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
• Notifies team leader of any deficiencies in production or material handling equipment
• Maintains production records, and other documents related to training, production, and quality
• Assembles, installs, and/or repairs wiring, electrical and electronic components, machinery and equipment
• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts using cranes, hand tools, and power tools
• Fills in for maintenance department as needed

• Medium work with lifting and/or moving objects up to 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, and 10 lbs. constantly.
• Ability to hear and speak.
• Good visual acuity includes depth perception, color discrimination, and peripheral vision.
• Ability to reach, handle, finger.
• Frequent crouching, stooping, or bending.

• Work around moving machinery and equipment.
• Repetitive use of hands/arms.
• Frequent Interruptions.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Exposure to fumes, noxious odors, dust, and/or poor ventilation.
• Frequently working in proximity to moving, mechanical parts.

• Critical Thinking and Reasoning- Apply common sense understanding to carry out multi-step but straightforward instructions.  Frequent decisions, often involve initiative in identifying problems and potential solutions.

• Communication- Read material such as detailed forms, standard memos or letters

• Mathematical Skills- Calculation of percentages, ratios, or averages.
• Record Keeping- Enter, check, and verify data. Write material such as standard memos, letters, or detailed forms.

• High School Diploma required or GED.
• 1-2 years of directly related experience.