Machine Operator (1st Shift)

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*Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled*

If youve ever wondered what owning your own business is like, just ask an Employee Owner of Chatsworth Products (CPI). Better yet, become one! CPI has an immediate need for a Machine Operator in CPIs New Bern , NC location.

As a CPI Machine Operator you will occupy a key role in working with and for a company that builds the physical infrastructure that powers, protects and secures the worlds digital technology. Day to day, you will be responsible for

setting up and operating standard machines in the sheet metal area. Responsible for meeting safety, quality and productivity expectations.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**

1. Under minimal supervision, sets up and operates equipment including loading/unloading material.

2. Inspects and maintains equipment for compliance with safety requirements, including but not limited to all guarding. Corrects any safety issues prior to operating the equipment.

3. Inspects parts per work in process inspection procedure. Resolves quality and mechanical problems, making minor repairs and equipment adjustments, as needed.

4. Requisitions material from warehouse, when necessary. Inspects material for shipping damage and/or supplier defects.

5. Maintains machine and tooling clean and in good shape.

6. Works from blueprints, engineering specifications and production schedules.

May operate forklift, as related to loading/unloading material on equipment.

Continuously maintains a clean work area. Disposes of trash, production scrap and material drop-off. Assists in cleaning common areas.

Performs other related duties, as assigned by management.

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## Qualifications

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Core Competencies:

Ethics, Values, Integrity and Trust - Adheres and acts in line with CPI core values.

Functional/Technical Skills - Possesses high level of skill, knowledge and ability in assigned functional area.

Safety - Complies with company safety rules and regulations. Takes a proactive approach to identify and eliminate safety hazards.

Customer Focus - Gives high priority to customer satisfaction.

Interpersonal Skills - Uses diplomacy and tact. Uses collaborative skills.

Action Oriented and Adaptability - Takes initiative; acts promptly; is proactive.

Ownership and Accountability - Proactively models, guards and demonstrates all of CPIs core values

**Technical Competencies:**

High school or equivalent education preferred.

Ability to read and understand blueprints and engineering specifications.Capable of using measuring devices as required for product inspection.

Capable of setting up machinery to engineering specifications.

Good mechanical skills including the use of hand tools.

Good troubleshooting skills such tha

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