FOAM DESIGN, INC. JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: OEM Machine Operator
Department: Production

Reports To:Shift Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

Cuts, Drills, and Fits parts of specified size and shape from foam sheets or planks by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Other duties may be assigned.

Reports to foreman stand at the beginning of shift for daily assignment.
Operates different equipment lines as production needs require.
Reads and interprets work method to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
Identifies and requisitions materials needed.
Plugs in and sets up machine by any of the following: selecting proper blade/grinding tool, adjusting tool speed and feed rate, adjusting tool cut/grind depth and size, all per work method.
Inserts material to be fashioned into machine.
Depresses start/on controls to begin machine operation.
Feeds material through tool. Band saws parts as required.
Measures parts to ensure correct specifications are met.
Visually inspects finished product for physical defects.
Finishes part by smoothing any rough edges.
Packages parts for shipping, if required.
Keeps accurate count of parts completed.
Performs housekeeping duties as needed at end of each shift.
Follows all safety regulations.
Performs duties in accordance with all applicable quality system procedures and standardized work instructions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to measure within 1/16 of an inch.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

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 stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to walk.
The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color 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 works in a manufacturing environment.
The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne dust and foam particles.
Depending on the outside weather, the employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and humidity.
The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, or vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.