Machine Operator

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OR SUMMARY Under supervision, the Machine Operator Assistant performs a variety of plant activities to facilitate the efficient operation of the organization. This individual maintains production flow by pulling orders, loading/unloading production materials, ensuring quality control and staging finished product. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS •    Loads and unloads glass. •    Inspects glass to ensure quality. •    Measures glass to ensure accuracy. •    May apply cleaner to send thru washing process. •    May assemble and attach hardware to glass. •    May trim excess interlayer from edges of glass and load onto baking trays. •    May program or reset computer to complete the task. •    May sort glass by thickness. •    May pack glass (orders) for shipment. •    May attach tickets to glass and load carts in preparation for the next department. •    Performs additional assignments per the Manager’s direction. QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATIONAL SKILLS, and EXPERIENCE •    High School diploma or equivalent preferred.     •    Read a tape measure. •    Read and understand tickets and work orders. PHYSICAL DEMANDS •    Requires continuous standing, sitting, reaching, walking, talking, stooping, kneeling, crawling and lifting. •    Manually lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis; or more using assistance. •    Includes close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and color vision with the ability to adjust focus. •    May require occasional weekend, holiday, and evening work. •    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. WORK ENVIRONMENT •    Manufacturing environment with exposure to extreme temperatures (summer & winter), loud noise, equipment and related noise, moving glass, hazards, and atmospheric conditions. •    Noise level is usually moderate. •    Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required.