Box Machine Operator - Salem, IN MFG - Salem, IN
 Kimball International | |
 United States, Indiana, Salem | |
 Sep 24, 2025 | |
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Machine Operator
High Level Statement of the Role: The Manual Machine Operator is responsible for machining products to specifications. Roles and Responsibilities: (Include Safety and Environmental, Quality, and Job Specific Roles and Responsibilities) * Do appropriate set up for the parts to be run and verify the set up. * Assure the accuracy of the first good, machined part to insure it meets the specifications documented on the SOR and the Load Card. * Assure the set up meets or exceeds all safety requirements. * Document that the checkout procedure occurred. * Able to identify different wood species. * Inspect parts for compliance to tolerances, quantities, etc. per Shop Order Release (SOR)/specifications or guidelines. * Document necessary information on time sheet, SOR, and Plant Monitoring and Control (PM & C). * Keep work space and equipment clean and well organized. * Perform proper preventive maintenance as required on any equipment being used. * Follow all safety guidelines and uses required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). * Identify nonconformities and follow nonconforming product procedures and be aware of disposition authority. * Implement process improvements. * Support the Vision and Guiding Principles and other policies of Kimball International and National Office Furniture. * Follow and support the Quality system. * Performs job rotation as directed. * Support our Environmental Management System (EMS). Skills to Perform This Role: Interpersonal Skills * Team Oriented * Strong drive for success. * Customer centric * Possess a high degree of integrity. * Ability to keep humor in the workplace. * Ability to build & sustain relationships. * Flexible and open to change. * Tactful * Assertive * Skills to Perform This Role: * Positive attitude. * Patient * Honest and ethical Communication Skills * Good listener * Effective communication skills * Negotiation skills * Persuasive and credible * Ability to adapt to and manage change. * Good relationship builder * Ability to motivate effectively. Business Skills * Understands how they influence results. * Results focused. * Ability to meet deadlines. * Environmentally conscious Technical Skills * Able to read a tape measure to 1/64" * Able to read a caliper to 1/64" * Able to comprehend and follow directions on a load card * Ability to comprehend and follow job safety guidelines * Able to lift parts from floor to operation level frequently * Skilled in the use of air driven hand tools * Capable of setting up machine to specifications * Understands/follows proper lockout procedures * Able to perform preventative maintenance to machine, tools/equipment * Able to set up and maintain forms as appropriate. * Able to use required gauges and measuring devices * Able to use load moving devices * Ability to identify nonconformities Qualifications: Educational * Able to write legibly * Able to read and comprehend required documents. * Able to accomplish required math * Minimum of 4 weeks on the job training | |