Machine Operator - Automated Gutter Broom Cell

Published Job TitleMachine Operator - Automated Gutter Broom Cell
Location322A-Richmond, VA
Position322-Machine Operator-3CP19
External Description

Old Dominion Brush Company LLC (ODB) is accepting applications to fill the position of Machine Operator -

Automated Gutter Broom Cell in the Brooms Department in Richmond, Virginia. Alamo Group is our Parent Company.

 

Position Summary:

Under moderate supervision, the Machine Operator operates an automated robot cell to produce an array of Old Dominion Brush Company Inc. products.

Requirements

Old Dominion Brush Company LLC (ODB) is accepting applications to fill the position of Machine Operator -

Automated Gutter Broom Cell in the Brooms Department in Richmond, Virginia. Alamo Group is our Parent Company.

 

Position Summary:

Under moderate supervision, the Machine Operator operates an automated robot cell to produce an array of Old Dominion Brush Company Inc. products.

 

Why ODB?

The ODB (Old Dominion Brush) Company LLC has been manufacturing municipal products since 1910. ODB has been in the street sweeper and leaf and debris collection equipment business for over 113 years with the knowledge and experience that is second to none. Using our 200,000 square foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and high volume purchasing, ODB offers the highest quality leaf and debris collections systems, street sweeper brushes, brooms, and replacement parts at competitive prices. Our Parent Company is the Alamo Group out of Seguin, TX.

ODB offers competitive pay and a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Military-Friendly Employer – V3 Certified
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage on Day 1 of employment
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Wellness Programs
• 2 Employee Assistance Programs
• Training and Development Programs (Learning & Development Academy)
• Employee Tuition Reimbursement and Dependent Scholarship Programs
• Located 3 blocks from Bus Stop
• And much more!
• EOE/M/F/D/V

If interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply directly to the ODB job site:  Careers - Old Dominion Brush Company (odbco.com)

 

 

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Operates robot cell to produce defect-free parts in a timely manner.
• Responds to and addresses errors or faults as they occur.
• Adjusts points in the program using the prescribed step-through or calibration process.
• Works with engineering to identify and set up new parts to produce in the cell.
• Monitors and replenishes raw material to cell and clears outlet buffer of finished goods in a timely manner to minimize machine stops and ensure continuous operation.
• Reads job specifications to determine machine product selection, adjustments, and material requirements.
• Performs changeover of equipment to match product specifications, including changing fixtures/jigs, raw material, and packaging.
• Positions stops or guides to specified lengths/positions as indicated by blueprints, scale, rule, machine marking or template to match product and material requirements.
• Performs in-process and end-of-line inspections and measurements of components and finished products and performs adjustments to material or equipment settings/parameters to ensure quality of parts produced.
• Monitors and adjusts equipment parameters electronically and/or mechanically to maintain the required product specifications.
• Maintains and adjusts production equipment for safe and efficient operation.
• Performs basic preventive maintenance and equipment upkeep tasks, such as greasing, cleaning and changing of wear components on equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Packs finished products into the correct containers in the correct quantities and applies the appropriate product label per provided job specifications.
• Moves parts and/or work pieces manually, by hoist or forklift and secures parts using clamps, braces, etc. as directed prior to and during machine operation.
• Maintains production quantities, efficiency and quality of parts produced.
• Maintains clean and organized workspace.
• Completes all necessary routing and work order documentation accurately.
• Assembles Gutter Brooms semi-manually and other brooms as required.
• Positive team-based attitude and a willingness to cross train on machinery in the brooms department.
• Ability to adhere to company safety expectations and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to use and read a tape measure, calipers/micrometer, weighing scale and various other measuring tools.

  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

• Capable of performing standard measurements. Must be able to use and read a tape measure, calipers/micrometer, weighing scale, and various other measuring tools.
• Ability to use drawings and sketches to produce and inspect in-process components and finished goods.
• Ability to adhere to company safety expectations and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Good math skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.

  

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED certificate, preferred
• Previous experience operating automated or semi-automated production/fabrication machinery preferred.

 

Working Conditions:

The following activities are required up to 100% of a typical workday:

• Stand on a concrete surface for extended periods (up to 8+ hours) as required by tasks being completed
• Use hands or fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Listen
• Lift, push, and pull up to 35 pounds without assistance
• Lift, push, and pull 35 to over 100 pounds with assistance
• Work near moving mechanical parts

 

The following activities are required up to 75% of a typical workday:

• Walk, talk

 

The following activities are required up to 25% of a typical workday:

• Walk
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Talk
• Work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
• Working around fumes or airborne particles

 

Position has the following vision requirements:

• Close and distance vision
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception

 

Work performed in a loud, non-temperature-controlled manufacturing environment

  

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification.  It is not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees so classified.