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The Greenbrier Companies

Machine Operator, Lvl C

The Greenbrier Companies, Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66115

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Summary The Machine Operator Level C is responsible for operating various types of machinery to produce parts within dimensional tolerances, using select feeds and speeds based on alloy type, to obtain the best cutting conditions, and producing the longest tool life.

Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

Follow all EHS rules and regulations.

Produce parts according to print requirements, and produce tooling, fixtures or other parts using various types of machinery.

Measure part dimensions using calipers, micrometers, or other types of measurement.

Maintain tools and equipment in good, clean working order to maximize tool life.

Perform safety checks on every machine, keeping work area clean and orderly.

Other duties and projects as assigned by the Production Manager, or Plant Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to learn and understand basic machine operation.

Ability to focus and pay close attention to detail while managing and prioritizing multiple tasks.

Ability to use or learn to use measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and tape measures.

Ability to learn process for determining and regulating speed and feed rates of machines.

Ability to work and communicate within a team setting.

Ability to recognize defects, out-of-tolerance measurements and escalating those matters to management.

Ability to document measurements and other criteria legibly when required.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

One to three years’ work experience.

Experience working in a production environment using heavy industrial equipment and/or machinery.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements 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.

Exposure to a production environment that requires work both inside and outside in hot, cold, wet, humid, dry, and dusty conditions. Employees are required to use personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate.

Physical Activities and Requirements Frequency Key:

Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation

Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)

Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5: 5.5+ hours/day)

Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Working Postures

Sit: Occasionally

Walk: Frequently

Bend: Frequently

Kneel/Squat: Frequently

Crawl: Occasionally

Climb: Occasionally

Reach Forward: Frequently

Reach Upward: Frequently

Handling/Fingering: Occasionally

Lift / Carry Requirements

5-10 lbs: Frequently

10-25 lbs: Frequently

25-50 lbs: Occasionally

50-75 lbs: Not Applicable

75+ lbs: Not Applicable

Push / Pull Requirements

Less than 10 lbs: Frequently

10-25 lbs: Frequently

25-50 lbs: Frequently

50-75 lbs: Not Applicable

75+ lbs: Not Applicable

Equal Employment Opportunity Click here for more information: Know Your Rights. Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources at careers@gbrx.com or call us at 503-684-7000.

Position Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Railroad Equipment Manufacturing

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