Machine Operator

Job Summary/Overview

Process chain and chain assemblies. Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow ALL safety procedures and meet attendance requirements.
• Assemble attachments in preparation for welding.
• Load completed assemblies into drums.
• Set-up and operate assembly machine.
• Set-up and operate various assembly welder.
• Weld attachments to chain or into sub-assembly using welders.
• Read various types of manufacturing prints.
• Inspect chain, attachments and finished assemblies.
• Perform preventative and minor maintenance on machines.
• Manually move chain containers (steel pallets, drums, etc.) safely.
• C-open links to fit attachments using assembly machine.
• Operate lift truck when necessary.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices.
• Complete all paperwork
• Cut to length various sizes of chain using torch and/or hydraulic cutter.
• Set-up and Operate Semi-Automatic Welders and Assembly Welders.
• Set-up and Operate Link Heat Machine
• Inspect, Piece-up and Weld running lengths of various chain sizes.
• Link heat, Inspect, proof test and gauge piece-up links polish or paint as necessary.
• Perform preventative and minor maintenance on machines in piece-up cell.
• Read and understand various chain manufacturing specifications.
• Manually move chain containers (steel pallets, drums, etc.) Safely Operate lift truck when necessary.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices.
• Complete all paperwork
• Set-up and operator Semi-Automatic Welder/Calibrator/Stamping press and Shear Machine.
• Read and understand various chain manufacturing specifications.
• Adjust strain (proof load) gauge indicator.
• Use gauges or calipers as needed to measure chain for proper stretch and shear. Check chain for proper
• embossing per specifications.
• Spot inspect chain, removing defects by cutting with hydraulic cutter, bolt cutters or torch.
• Piece-up and weld running lengths of various chain sizes.
• Perform preventative and minor maintenance on equipment in Load Chain Cell.
• Maintain Good Housekeeping practices.
• Complete all paperwork.
• Manually move chain containers (steel pallets, drums, etc.) safely.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

About Columbus McKinnon:

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years - proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we're going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

Nearest Major Market: Jackson
Nearest Secondary Market: Memphis