Production Sr Operator
General Dynamics, Hampton, AR, United States
Job Title
Sets up and operates automatic or semi-automatic machines and related equipment in a continuous production/processing operation | Monitors meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process specifications | Reports any malfunctions or abnormalities and makes minor adjustments and repairs to equipment | Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures
General Profile
Requires proficiency through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience
May acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience
Completes work with a limited degree of supervision and regularly provides guidance to others
Performs manual tasks according to established procedures
Essential Functions
Operates, tests, and monitors assigned equipment according to established guidelines for an organization.
Observes and conducts operation of equipment and documents maintenance needs.
Troubleshoots control panels, error lights, and messages to ensure proper equipment function.
May communicate with equipment technicians relating to highly complex issues.
Verifies equipment data for reporting.
Supports and assists with the installation of operating equipment.
Controls and adjusts machine settings to complete more complex tasks.
May assist with training other machine operators.
May calculate and assist with numeric controlled programming.
Required Qualifications
Required education and experience:
High School Diploma/GED required and 3-5 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred education and experience:
Vocational/Technical Training Degree
Knowledge, skills & abilities:
Written communication skills. Ability to gather and document information. Ability to lift/move heavy objects. Mechanical knowledge. Safety knowledge.
Physical Requirements
Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.
May need to stand for long periods of time.
Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
May be requested to work a different shift.
Must be willing to work outside normal business hours as required.
This position is Safety-Sensitive.
Travel Requirements
No or very little travel likely.
Sets up and operates automatic or semi-automatic machines and related equipment in a continuous production/processing operation | Monitors meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process specifications | Reports any malfunctions or abnormalities and makes minor adjustments and repairs to equipment | Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures
General Profile
Requires proficiency through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience
May acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience
Completes work with a limited degree of supervision and regularly provides guidance to others
Performs manual tasks according to established procedures
Essential Functions
Operates, tests, and monitors assigned equipment according to established guidelines for an organization.
Observes and conducts operation of equipment and documents maintenance needs.
Troubleshoots control panels, error lights, and messages to ensure proper equipment function.
May communicate with equipment technicians relating to highly complex issues.
Verifies equipment data for reporting.
Supports and assists with the installation of operating equipment.
Controls and adjusts machine settings to complete more complex tasks.
May assist with training other machine operators.
May calculate and assist with numeric controlled programming.
Required Qualifications
Required education and experience:
High School Diploma/GED required and 3-5 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred education and experience:
Vocational/Technical Training Degree
Knowledge, skills & abilities:
Written communication skills. Ability to gather and document information. Ability to lift/move heavy objects. Mechanical knowledge. Safety knowledge.
Physical Requirements
Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.
May need to stand for long periods of time.
Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
May be requested to work a different shift.
Must be willing to work outside normal business hours as required.
This position is Safety-Sensitive.
Travel Requirements
No or very little travel likely.