Machine Operator

Job Description

Roles Applicable

• Profiling Operator 1-3
• Grooving Operator 1-3
• CNC Operator 1-3
• VBSP Former 1-3

Purpose

• Execute defined manufacturing processes to produce conforming parts while meeting safety quality and production expectations.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Execute assigned manufacturing processes per standard work.
• Follow documented work instructions and inspection plans.
• Verify part conformance at point of use.
• Maintain safe work conditions and proper PPE usage.
• Record production scrap and downtime data in required systems.
• Escalate safety quality or process concerns immediately.
• Maintain an organized and clean work area.

Attendance & Reliability

• Report to work during assigned schedule.
• Follow call-in protocol.
• Remain at workstation during working times.

Safety & Policy

• Follow Victaulics Code of Conduct.
• Follow safety rules.
• Use required PPE.
• Stop work for safety concerns.

Quality

• Follow inspection plans.
• Produce conforming parts.
• Stop work for defects.

Productivity

• Meet production targets.
• Accurately record output in Mendix.

• Follow known cycle times.

Decision Authority

• Stop work for safety concerns.
• Stop work for quality concerns.
• Escalate issues.

Progression Signals

• Consistent attendance.
• Cross training effectiveness.
• Quality Performance.
• Safe operation of equipment.
• Meeting daily attainment metrics.
• Proper Mendix utilization.
• Skill growth & Engagement.
• Positive supervisor assessment.

Success Signals

• Consistent attendance.
• Low rework.
• Safe behavior.
• Cross-training engagement.

Progression Blocker

• Rework trends.
• Safety issues.
• Poor attendance.
• Resistance to learning.
• Active disengagement.

Evaluation Metrics

• Attendance 15%
• Supervisor Evaluation / Feedback 10%
• Mendix / Productivity 25%
• Quality Teamwork and Safety (QTS) 20%
• KPIs 30%

Skills and Responsibilities

Performance evaluation skill progression and role advancement for all applicable positions are determined through a combination of documented system data and direct leadership validation. Mendix data is used to confirm productivity attainment and system usage. Supervisor Lead and Trainer feedback is used to validate safe operation quality output skill application and readiness for progression during normal production conditions. No single data source determines performance outcomes. Final determinations are made through review of both operational data and leadership assessment and applied consistently across all roles and levels.

Machine Operator Level 1

• Qualified in one machine operation role.
• Holds Level 1-3 within that role.

Machine Operator Level 2

• All level 1 Requirements.
• Qualified in two machine operator roles.
• At minimum holds Level 2 in both roles.

Machine Operator Level 3

• Qualified in three or more machine operator roles.
• At minimum holds Level 3 in three or more roles.

Machine Operator - Lead

• All Level 3 requirements.
• Provide floor support to production teams.
• Support Victaulic Safety initiatives as an area representative.
• Support Victaulic FEM initiatives as an area representative.
• Assist Production supervisors day-to-day activities when needed.
• Balance production when required.
• Providing guidance / training to new machine operators.
• Reinforce knowledge / best practices to machine operators.
• Track training and reinforcement efforts.

Weekly touchpoints with employees and observat