Crushing, Grinding, and Mixing Machine Operator crushes various materials such as coal, rock, salt, clay, and shale for further processing. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being a Crushing, Grinding, and Mixing Machine Operator is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Crushing, Grinding, and Mixing Machine Operator performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Are you driven, motivated, and want a career? Do you have an interest in joining one of the worlds leading manufacturers of concrete products, equipment & palletizing solutions that has set the standard for the past 80 years? Columbia Machine is one of Vancouvers largest employers, and a family owned business since 1937; we are currently seeking a Press Brake Operator with a highly-trained eye for quality to join our team. In this position, youll be able to help support our companys vision of delivering products of the highest quality to our customers. Columbia Machine offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision, paid time off, 401K, tuition reimbursement and so much more. If you are looking for a company that values its employees then log on to http://www.columbiamachine.com for more information.
Summary: Sets-up, adjusts, and safely operates CNC press brakes. Must have an understanding of punch beds and tool sets. Be able to safely use all hand tools required. Must have a knowledge of the hand layout process to produce parts. Reads and interprets blueprints to determine the safest and most efficient way for the operator to perform the job, and sets up the machinery to produce quality parts. Makes all necessary machine adjustments required to guarantee the parts are dimensionally within tolerance. |
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Intermediate knowledge of metal alloy characteristics and formability
Intermediate knowledge of print reading, forming and bending
Intermediate knowledge of die setups (top & bottom)
Intermediate knowledge of Manual and CNC Press Brake Operations
Ability to understand and perform work to schedule
Intermediate knowledge of hand tools (see tool list)
Able to safely rig and move parts and weldments
Intermediate computer skills
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (cont.):
Constant (over 66%)
(Decisions may affect a work unit or area within a department. May contribute to business or operations decisions that affect the department.)
(Problems are varies, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation. Problems are solved using knowledge and skills, and general precedents and practices.)
Frequent (33%-66%)
(Work is closely monitored by supervisor/manager; detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided.)
Occasional (10%-33%)
None
None to Seldom (0%-10%)
Supervisory Responsibilities
Non-Essential Job Functions
None
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, skills and/or abilities:
Knowledge-
Other
Basic
Skills-
Abilities-
Education and/or Experience:
Physical Demands (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions):
Constant (over 66%)
Standing
Frequent (33%-66%)
Hearing, Listening, Talking, Walking
Occasional (10%-33%)
Pulling, Pushing, Reaching Overhead, Carrying and Lifting up to 10, 30 and 50 LBS
Seldom (1-10%)
Sitting, Climbing Stairs, Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Squatting, Bending, Stooping,
Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
*Never exceeding our company manual lifting policy and corresponding SOPs.
Work Environment (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).
Industrial exposure: Extreme Heat, Noise, Vibration, Close Proximity to Moving Parts, Electrical Currents, Dust, Dirt, Solvents, Oils, Cutting fluids, Welding and Burning smoke
Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs):
Safety glasses, hearing protection as required. Other PPE as required by specific operational area or task being performed.
Columbia Machine offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long term disability, 401(k), incentive compensation, paid holidays, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer - Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. Columbia does participate in E-Verify. To apply for this exciting career opportunity today, please apply online at www.columbiamachine.com