Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

A Sacks Tapping Operator (also referred to simply as a Tapping Operator) operates machinery to create internal or external threads in materials (such as metal, plastic, or other components) or, in an industrial setting, handles the process of extracting molten metal from a furnace. The job description typically includes a mix of machine operation, quality control, and maintenance duties.

Responsibilities or duties

• Machine Operation: Set up, operate, and monitor tapping machines or related production equipment (such as lathes or mills) to ensure efficient and safe production.
• Quality Control: Inspect finished parts or products using tools like micro meters and calipers to ensure they meet precise technical specifications and quality standards.
• Maintenance: Perform routine preventive maintenance, cleaning, and minor adjustments or repairs to machinery and equipment; report any malfunctions or significant issues to a supervisor or maintenance team.
• Material Handling: Load materials into feeding devices, manage the handling of parts or products between operations, and maintain inventory levels of supplies.
• Safety and Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols, wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), and maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Documentation and reporting: Accurately record production data, quality checks, and report any incidents, hazards, or deviations in machine performance.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Technical Aptitude: Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Attention to Detail: Essential for monitoring machine operations, inspecting products, and ensuring accuracy.
• Physical Stamina: The role may require standing for extended periods, using hands for manual dexterity, and occasionally lifting or moving materials (up to 75 pounds).
• Teamwork and Communication: Ability to work collaboratively with other operators, quality assurance personnel, and supervisors to ensure smooth workflow.

Experience needed

• Experience/Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required, with on-the-job training often provided. Previous experience in a manufacturing or machine operation environment is highly beneficial.

• Machine Operation: Set up, operate, and monitor tapping machines or related production equipment (such as lathes or mills) to ensure efficient and safe production.
• Quality Control: Inspect finished parts or products using tools like micro meters and calipers to ensure they meet precise technical specifications and quality standards.
• Maintenance: Perform routine preventive maintenance, cleaning, and minor adjustments or repairs to machinery and equipment; report any malfunctions or significant issues to a supervisor or maintenance team.
• Material Handling: Load materials into feeding devices, manage the handling of parts or products between operations, and maintain inventory levels of supplies.
• Safety and Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols, wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), and maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Documentation and reporting: Accurately record production data, quality checks, and report any incidents, hazards, or deviations in machine performance.

• Technical Aptitude: Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Attention to Detail: Essential for monitoring machine operations, inspecting products, and ensuring accuracy.
• Physical Stamina: The role may require standing for extended periods, using hands for manual dexterity, and occasionally lifting or moving materials (up to 75 pounds).
• Teamwork and Communication: Ability to work collaboratively with other operators, quality assurance personnel, and supervisors to ensure smooth workflow.

• A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required, with on-the-job training often provided.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or machine operation environment is highly beneficial.