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[Job Title: Machine Operator I Shift:]{noto="" sans",="" sans-serif"=""}

[Department: Assembly Position: Hourly]{noto="" sans",="" sans-serif"=""}

Purpose:

Assemble quality tire repairs (patches) from pieces of rubber and fabric by machine and/or by hand.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

v Operate machines (i.e. big clicker, Z-5002, Tech 1000 and Tech 1001 cut and lay machine, and bonus maker, etc.). Must be willing to be trained and operate any machine as needed.

v Operate computer on machines.

v Keep supplies fed to the machine and assemblers.

v Read and follow ISO document charts.

v Follow work orders closely.

v Record labor and inventory accurately.

v Excellent hand eye coordination is required.

v Lift, mount, and setup rolls of fabric on machine spindle.

v Inspect quality of repair (patch).

v Occasionally pull plastic film off of rubber repairs (patches).

v Occasionally assemble, bead /lay pieces of rubber, fabric, and plastic film.

v Other duties as assigned.

Supervision:

Work independently with little supervision.

Education/Experience:

High school graduate or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Communication Skills/Requirements:

Able to read limited number of two-and-three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences. Ability to work in a group setting. Ability to follow and understand simple instructions.

Mathematical Ability:

Able to add and subtract and do simple division and multiplication. Calculators are available.

Reasoning Ability:

Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one-or-two step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Licenses/Certifications:

None

Physical Demands:

AMOUNT OF TIME