Machine Operator I

JOB SUMMARY

The Machine Operator under the supervision of the Production Supervisor may perform any of the jobs listed below.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Comply with Safety Policies and Procedures
• Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility
• Racker:  Operate concrete roof tile racker machine to produce high quality tiles. Monitor volume and quality of tiles being produced.
• Auto Pack Operator:  Run the controls of the packaging area as efficiently as possible.

• Making Head Operator: Operate the control of the tile machine to produce tiles as efficiently as possible.  Monitor and maintain quality levels by checking tiles for physical qualities and color consistency. Monitor activities of the color mixer and/or tile production machine and equipment to eliminate inconsistency in product being produced.

• Press Operator:  Operate presses in the press room department. Follow rotation schedule. Manually unload pressings onto pallets. Follow all quality checks. Moved finished pallets into staging area.
• Grinding Machine Operator: Operate grinding system from control room computer. Control product distribution to screens and product to and from silos. Direct product to different distribution lines.
• Ensure that chemicals are stored properly to prevent any possible accidents.
• Clean equipment and the areas and check for mechanical defects on the daily basis. Notify supervisor or lead person for any problems or malfunction of the equipment.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Work well with conflicting priorities and deadlines
• Strong organizational skills
• Strategic thinker
• Strong work ethic
• Adapt easily to changing conditions, requirements, and environment
• Self-directed, independent worker
• Tactful, diplomatic, empathetic - Says the right thing, knows how to bridge gaps of understanding, and is sensitive to others
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and blueprints, procedure manuals
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Ability to work with others collaboratively
• Strong organizational skills and basic math skills

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and training or certification in relevant skill or trade
• 6 months to 1 year of color or tile manufacturing experience required.
• 6 months Forklift driving experience desired

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess the ability to:

• Complete repetitive movements such as typing
• Complete repetitive movements
• Must be able to work independently
• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to efficiently multi task
• Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds
• Ability to move or traverse about the facilities

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Westlake Management Services, Inc. is proud to offer equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants to join our company and to succeed as members of our team regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.