Machine Operator, Senior

Top Skills / Job Aspects

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

* Performs equipment setup, machine operation, and replenishment, as well as parts verification, based on an understanding of IPC standards and practices.

* Reads and interprets moderately complex assembly aids and written instructions to determine machining needs, set up, and specifications.

* Identifies and solves complex issues and escalates other issues appropriately.

* Communicates with team lead to provide status and information about impending obstacles and recommends solutions.

* Executes individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables with minimal supervision.

* Adapts to significant changes and setbacks in order to manage pressure and meet deadlines.

Level of Responsibility

* Works under some supervision.

* Responsible for own work. Decision-making is limited. Impact of decisions is readily apparent. Errors made typically only impact timeline (i.e., require additional time to correct).

* Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine factual information about day-to-day activities to others who are fully knowledgeable in the subject area.

* Most tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively; mistakes may result in some rework.

* Some creativity may be required to troubleshoot technical problems or deal with novel circumstances.

* Deductive problem solving is required to solve moderately complex problems; most problems have defined processes of diagnosis/detection; some limited data analysis may be required

Education Requirement

- High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience Required

- 1+ year of work experience in operating surface mount placement equipment

Physical Requirements

Push, pull, lift up to 25lbs.