Certified Operator

A Certified Operator must first successfully complete the Certified Operator course. The Certified Operator is responsible for the production of the machine or machines assigned to them daily by the Lead Operator / Shift Supervisor. They are to ensure efficient and profitable production output and on-time delivery of quality parts to the customer per documented Quality System Manual procedures and consistent with the Empire Precision Quality Policy. This includes training / mentoring existing and new employees, documentation, problem solving, and communication.

Specific Duties Include:

• Review stated quality requirements in Process Documentation Procedure (PDP) daily. Operator Instructions, Packaging Instructions, Quality Inspection Instructions must be read line by line to ensure thorough understanding of procedures as well as part defect history. Sign Daily Training Log after reviewing documentation.
• Ensure operator workstation at press is properly set up.
• Visually inspect two (2) shots prior to adding product to finished goods box.
• Package product using care to prevent contamination and / or damage
• Count, record, and report production scrap
• Maintain press collection bins throughout shift to ensure acceptable inspection levels
• Maintain consistent machine cycle to ensure quality and productivity on operator jobs
• Communicate all quality issues or concerns to Lead Operator and Quality Assurance personnel
• Inform Lead Operator of poor-quality yield (high rejects), low production rates, or part containment issues
• Clean production area and assist in general housekeeping during the shift and at shift exchange handoff
• Ensure the floor and work areas are clean and left acceptable for next shift
• Follow company safety policies and special equipment safety practices as needed
• Relieve operators for breaks and / or lunches as directed by the Lead Operator or Shift Supervisor
• Assist or replace other team members as needed to ensure production schedule is maintained
• Perform other tasks per Shift Supervisor and/or management