Job Description: Day Shift Monday - Friday 5pm - 3:30am + Additional Overtime on Saturdays. Finning Operator (often related to industrial Fin Press Operations or an entry-to-intermediate level equipment operating tier) is responsible for setting up, running, and maintaining specialized manufacturing machinery that produces metal fins (used in heat exchangers, radiators, or HVAC units).
Job Summary: The Class C Operator focuses on the safe and efficient execution of repetitive manufacturing cycles. In a "Class C" entry-to-mid-tier capacity, the operator works under the general supervision of a shift lead or foreman, ensuring raw materials are fed correctly, machine metrics are monitored, and basic quality checks are completed.
Key Responsibilities: Machine Operation: Set up, adjust, and safely operate finning or fin press machinery to meet strict production goals. Material Handling: Load metal coils or raw stock into the machinery and safely unload finished components. Quality Control: Visually inspect finished fins for defects, checking dimensions, alignment, and spacing against blueprints or schematic tolerances. Routine Maintenance: Perform basic preventive maintenance such as cleaning, lubricating components, and checking fluid levels. Troubleshooting: Monitor machine gauges or HMI interfaces to identify minor operational faults, reporting major technical glitches directly to maintenance technicians or supervisors. Safety Adherence: Maintain a clean, organized workspace and strictly follow required personal protective equipment (PPE) and OSHA compliance standards.
Skills & Qualifications
Experience: Typically requires 1–3 years of experience as a machine operator in a heavy industrial or manufacturing facility.
Technical Skills: Basic mechanical inclination with the ability to use standard hand tools and accurately read measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers).
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 to 75 lbs occasionally, stand for extended periods, and maintain the manual dexterity required to manipulate machine controls.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent GED

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