1⟩ What are your salary expectations as Machine Operator?
Not higher and not lower than the market rate for machine operator jobs, around 15-20$/ hour.
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2⟩ What motivates you to work hard as Machine Operator?
The simple fact of knowing that if I work hard I am going to be able to provide for my family. In addition, I know that the more I contribute to an organization the better chance I have of advancing within the organization.
3⟩ Tell me a time when you had to work with a difficult supervisor?
Right after my hiring at TMG Corporation as a machine operator, the manager changed. I was fairly new and still on training therefore was not yet familiar with the techniques they used. I faced too much criticism and explanation calls on minor errors. With time I realized that this check and balance was a big contributing factor in enhancing my skills and am till date thankful for the chance of learning under supervision of that person.
4⟩ Please explain me what do you know about our company?
I know Roto-Rooter is a plumbing company that has been around for over 80 years, and does everything with plumbing, from septic tanks to household drains.
5⟩ Explain me of some duties that you perform as a machine operator on a daily basis?
After the pre checks are done with, I adjust equipment controls to meet the needs of the procedure that is about to be performed. Then come to changing machine parts, tooling activities and setting temperatures.
6⟩ Explain me how do you react when priorities change quickly?
I adjust, make sure I have the priorities right, and begin working according to the new priorities' orders.
7⟩ Explain the type of heavy equipment you are experienced with?
Yes. I have years of experience on two skid-steers on a farm, I have been trained on multiple pieces of equipment, and I have operated equipment on the job.
8⟩ Tell me what interests you about this Heavy Equipment Operator position?
A number of possibility comes to mind when I think of the equipment pool operator position. To work with a range of equipment on a daily bases as I do enjoy technical devices. To improve myself and be self-sufficient. Not to mainly be sat down as the role requires me to not sit at a desk all day but to move around. Mainly I like to think my main objective is to learn a new area and skill set and be as useful as can be.
9⟩ Tell us what specific duties have you performed in the past, in a heavy equipment operator position?
Handling demolition work, decommissioning and dismantling industrial buildings, on and off-site concrete crushing and salvaging, subsurface remediation and tank removal, and waste management support, all have been part of my work responsibilities in the past.
10⟩ Explain how would you describe (needed office machine operator or your) work style?
My work style matching exactlty what cashier job requires by: being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks, being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude, accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations, a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges, maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
11⟩ Tell me why do you think you will be a successful machine operator since you do not possess any relevant experience?
I am a detail-oriented individual and have the ability to grasp new concepts easily. Since my father was also a factory worker I have had exposure to machines and have always been intrigued by them. I strongly believe you will find me to be a quick learner and an efficient worker.
12⟩ Tell me how would you machine a square block from round stock?
Another one aimed at a basic skill.
13⟩ How to use a calipers and read a micrometer?
Measurement is a constant issue around the shop. Get into it early.
14⟩ Tell me what steps do you take when a machine starts performing poorly?
Immediately stop what I am doing, park the machine in a safe area and, depending on what portion is not working, either shut it down or apply the brakes and, after ensuring it is secured, inspect for anything obvious that may be wrong. If I cannot figure out what is wrong, I will not run the machine until someone with better knowledge has inspected the machine.
15⟩ Explain me what would your references say about your performance as an operator?
Only one of my references has seen me operate, and I know he would say I was a safe operator. Of course, it is an older reference. New references are tough for me to find, because those who have seen me operate are co-workers at my current work, and I am in fear of losing my job if it is found out I am looking for other work.
16⟩ Tell me about your greatest achievement in your career as a heavy equipment operator so far?
When I employed abroad and when I worked as Heavy Equipment trainer.
17⟩ Explain us why are you the best candidate for us?
I've experience a broad range of types of jobs and have picked up a well rounded skillset in the process.
18⟩ Please explain us what are the knowledge elements you obtained from your education, training and work experience would support your office machine operator career?
The Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar, principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction, raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods, circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming, business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
19⟩ Explain an experience where you identified a problem with a machine?
If the machines stop, the work often stops until they’re running again. Can your applicant diagnose and fix a problem without having to wait for the techs every time?
20⟩ Tell me why did you choose this profession?
Mechanical physics has always intrigued me and I used to open up house hold appliances as a hobby to see how the system works. When I am around machines, I remain in awe. I enjoy working them, conducting preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting in case of any malfunction.
